Abstract: The present invention provides an electrolyte comprising polymer comprising alkyl-capped PEG; an alkaline agent; and water, wherein the water is present in an amount greater than or equal to about 60 wt % of the electrolyte and methods of producing the same. The present invention further provides an electrochemical cell comprising said electrolyte, and methods of producing the same. The present invention also provides a separator comprising alkyl-capped PEG and cellulose, and methods of producing the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides cathodes, methods of making cathodes, and electrochemical cells (e.g., batteries) that employ these cathodes having improved properties over traditional cathodes, methods, or electrochemical cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides cathodes, methods of making cathodes, and electrochemical cells (e.g., batteries) that employ these cathodes having improved properties over traditional cathodes, methods, or electrochemical cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel cathodes having a reduced resistivity and other improved electrical properties. Furthermore, this invention also presents methods of manufacturing novel electrochemical cells and novel cathodes. These novel cathodes comprise a silver material that is doped with a Irivalent species.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrochemical cell which includes a first electrode and a second electrode which is a counter electrode to said first electrode, and an electrolyte material interposed there between. The first electrode includes an alkali metal phosphorous compound doped with an element having a valence state greater than that of the alkali metal.

Abstract: This invention relates to a high energy density cathode material for batteries.

Abstract: The atomization of a fluid injected into an atomization zone is enhanced by providing the fluid with an effective amount of an additive capable of reducing the static and dynamic interfacial tension of the fluid components.

Abstract: This invention relates to crosslinked polymers useful as electrolytes in rechargeable batteries, to electrolytes containing such crosslinked polymers, to methods for making such polymer electrolytes, to electrodes incorporating such crosslinked polymers, to rechargeable batteries employing such crosslinked polymers as the electrolyte and to methods for producing such batteries.

Abstract: The present invention relates general to a method for making an alkali metal hydrogen phosphate of the general formula AxH3−xPO4, wherein A is an alkali metal and 0≦x≦3, prepared by admixing an alkali metal-containing compound, a phosphate-supplying compound, and water, where water is present in the mixture at a level of from about 5% to 25% by weight.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrochemical cell which includes a first electrode and a second electrode which is a counter electrode to said first electrode, and an electrolyte material interposed there between. The first electrode includes an alkali metal phosphorous compound doped with an element having a valence state greater than that of the alkali metal.

Abstract: This invention relates to crosslinked polymers useful as electrolytes in rechargeable batteries, to electrolytes containing such crosslinked polymers, to methods for making such polymer electrolytes, to electrodes incorporating such crosslinked polymers, to rechargeable batteries employing such crosslinked polymers as the electrolyte and to methods for producing such batteries.

Abstract: The present invention relates general to a method for making an alkali metal hydrogen phosphate of the general formula AxH3−xPO4, wherein A is an alkali metal and 0≦x≦3, prepared by admixing an alkali metal-containing compound, a phosphate-supplying compound, and water, where water is present in the mixture at a level of from about 5% to 25% by weight

Abstract: A pressure balancing foam valve includes a body having a liquid inlet at one end and a liquid outlet at an opposite end, and having an annular passage therethrough. A first stage pressure regulating assembly is disposed within the annular passage of the valve and includes a shaft that is attached at a first end to the liquid inlet. A one-piece pressure disc is slidably disposed on the shaft. The disc is urged into a seated position against an end portion of the liquid inlet by a spring interposed between the pressure disc and a second end of the shaft. The spring is selected so that the pressure disc is placed into the seated position during low pressure conditions to prevent liquid flow through the valve, and to permit compression by force of the disc from increasing liquid pressure to unseat the disc and permit liquid flow through the valve. A second stage pressure regulator is a venturi-shaped annular passage through a wall portion of the liquid outlet.

Abstract: A method for reducing stored iron and serum iron in mammals is disclosed. In particular, a mammal having an iron overload disorder is administered a therapeutically effective amount of erythropoietin to increase red blood cell production and the mammal is subsequently phlebotomized to remove the excess red blood cells produced.

Abstract: A mechanism for operatively connecting an engine and transmission within a ehicle. The mechanism includes a rotary cylinder-like structure 33 having spline lock elements adapted to mesh with spline lock elements carried by an end wall of the engine. A worm-worm wheel assembly or its equivalent is used to effect rotation of the cylinder; self-locking characteristic of the worm-worm wheel unit resists load forces tending to disturb the lock action. An annular housing structure is provided to seal the lock mechanisms from mud, snow, etc. in the ambient atmosphere.

Abstract: A perforated hood with air scoop establishing an ambient air flow to be directed to the coolant heat exchanger of a vehicle. The perforated hood with an air scoop includes a duct and baffle assembly which thermally isolates the ambient air from the heat of the engine to prevent a rise of temperature of the air flow for attaining greater cooling efficiency of the heat exchanger.