Abstract: An immobilized cell bioreactor is disclosed wherein the cells are harbored within or upon an immobilization matrix including cell support sheets comprised of common textile fabric. The cell support sheets are oriented in a vertical parallel layered array with a gas phase substantially surrounding each sheet. The vertical orientation allows nutrient culture supply and product recovery to be assisted by gravity. The vertical orientation also allows the sheets to extend into unused vertical space, producing a space-efficient bioreactor, and it also allows a series of bioreactors to be closely and efficiently organized within the laboratory space.

Abstract: A water deflector or splash guard for diverting water away from the powerhead and bracket assemblies of an outboard motor during operation of a boat. The splash guard includes a flat planar head portion extending forwardly of the gearcase and a body portion extending rearwardly of the head portion comprising a pair of spaced apart fin members disposed on opposite sides of the gearcase. In one form, the splash guard is substantially U-shaped and is mounted between the anti-ventilation plate and spray plate of an outboard motor exteriorly of the outer surface of the gearcase. In another form, the splash guard includes an integral tail section and is mounted by being sandwiched between the gearcase and drive shaft housing.