Abstract: A multi-layered flexible sparger (100) that has a bottom film layer (102), a middle film layer (106), and a top film layer (110); a first inner mesh (104) disposed between the bottom film layer and the middle film layer; a second inner mesh (114) disposed between the middle film layer and the top film layer; and a port capable of delivering a gas to the multi-layered flexible sparger disposed between the top film layer and the bottom film layer, wherein the middle film layer comprises drill holes and the top film layer comprises drill holes.

Abstract: A system and method for touch detection and a touch-responsive surface are provided. According to one embodiment, a “virtual” touch-sensitive surface in is provided in that a plurality of transmitter-sensor devices receive and calculate a touch by detecting position and movement on a touch surface. The touch surface includes a planar surface; a first transmitter-sensor device located at a first position proximate to the planar surface and a second transmitter-sensor device located at a second position proximate to the planar surface, wherein each of the transmitter-sensors includes a light beam emitter and a scanning micromirror to reflect the light beam across the planar surface. A processing unit is in operable communication with the first transmitter-sensor device and the second transmitter-sensor device, and the processing unit is configured to calculate the position of a touch on the planar surface based on one or more times of refection of the light beams.

Abstract: There is provided a method of biocidal and/or biostatic treatment and compounds and compositions thereof. In particular, there is provided a composition comprising at least one compound having the formula R1R2NR3, wherein R1, R2 and R3, are selected from the group consisting of hydrido, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, cycloaryl, cycloheteroaryl, alkenyl and alkynyl. In particular, the compounds and compositions of the invention are suitable for preventing, reducing and/or eliminating biofilms and/or fouling.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of formula (III): wherein B, C, D, E, R1, R2 and R3 are disclosed herein. These compounds are disclosed as being useful as anti coagulants.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of formula (III): wherein B, C, D, E, R1, R2 and R3 are disclosed herein. These components are disclosed as being useful as anti-coagulants.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of formula (III): ##STR1## wherein B, C, D, E, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are disclosed herein. These compounds are disclosed as being useful as anti-coagulants.