Abstract: The present invention provides constructs including a tubular biodegradable polyglycolic acid scaffold, wherein the scaffold may be coated with extracellular matrix proteins and substantially acellular. The constructs can be utilized as an arteriovenous graft, a coronary graft, a peripheral artery bypass conduit, or a urinary conduit. The present invention also provides methods of producing such constructs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH, also known as Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone) receptor antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (“GnRH”) (also known as Leutinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone) receptor antagonists.

Abstract: A method for removing HF from a solid electrolyte using alumina is disclosed. The solid electrolyte contains a polymeric matrix, a salt, a solvent, and a toughening agent. The toughening agent may include alumina, silica, zeolite, and metal oxides (e.g., calcium oxide and magnesium oxide), and mixtures thereof. The toughening agent acts as a drying agent to remove excess solvent in the electrolyte. The solid electrolytes have improved mechanical strength and adherence to the anode and cathode.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte containing a polymeric matrix, a salt, a solvent, and a toughening agent, is provided. The toughening agent may include alumina, silica, zeolite, and metal oxides (e.g., calcium oxide and magnesium oxide), and mixtures thereof. The toughening agent acts as a drying agent to remove excess solvent in the electrolyte. The solid electrolyte have improved mechanical strength and adherence to the anode and cathode.

Abstract: A method of making a composition having lithium, transition metal and oxygen elements and preferably having vanadium as the transition metal with a unit structure of the nominal general formula LiV.sub.3 O.sub.8, such structure being able to accept lithium ions. The method as exemplified by the formation of Li.sub.1+x V.sub.3 O.sub.8 (0.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.0.2) comprises forming a mixture of intermingled particles of vanadium pentoxide (V.sub.2 O.sub.5) and lithium carbonate (Li.sub.2 CO.sub.3) each in an amount sufficient to provide a stoichiometric ratio of approximately 1:3 of lithium to vanadium respectively; compacting the particles by applying a compressive force to the intermingled particles; and heating the intermingled particles to an elevated temperature which is below the melting point of the LiV.sub.3 O.sub.8 product of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for extending the cycle life of solid, secondary electrolytic cells employing a solid electrolyte which methods comprise (a) charging the discharged electrolytic cell at a rate of from at least about 0.1 to about 0.5 milliamp per square centimeter; (b) interrupting charging step (a) and conducting a high magnitude discharge pulse in said cell of from about 10 seconds to 2 minutes in duration; and (c) reestablishing the charging rate of step (a) and maintaining this rate until the potential of the electrolytic cell increases by at least 0.5 volts.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for extending the cycle life of solid, secondary electrolytic cells employing a solid electrolyte having at least about 100 ppm water which methods involve an initial, substantially constant, high rate discharge of the fabricated, charged electrolytic cell.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for extending the cycle life of solid, secondary electrolytic cells employing a solid electrolyte having at least about 100 ppm water which methods involve an initial, substantially constant, high rate discharge of the fabricated, charged electrolytic cell.

Abstract: This invention is directed to allyl polyalkylene ethers and to a solid matrix having incorporated therein the allyl polyalkylene ethers. The solid matrix is used in an electrolytic cell.