Abstract: Provided herein are low resistance metallization stack structures for 3D-NAND applications and related methods of fabrication. In some embodiments, thin metal oxynitride nucleation layers are deposited on dielectric material followed by deposition of a pure metal conductor using process conditions that increase non-molybdenum component element content at the oxynitride-dielectric interface. Certain embodiments of the methods described below convert less than all of the metal oxynitride nucleation layer to a pure metal layer, further lowering the resistivity.

Abstract: A secondary battery is provided for cycling between a charged and a discharged state, the secondary battery including a battery enclosure, an electrode assembly, carrier ions, a non-aqueous liquid electrolyte within the battery enclosure, and a set of electrode constraints. The set of electrode constraints includes a primary constraint system having first and second primary growth constraints and at least one primary connecting member, the first and second primary growth constraints separated from each other in the longitudinal direction, wherein the primary constraint array restrains growth of the electrode assembly in the longitudinal direction such that any increase in the Feret diameter of the electrode assembly in the longitudinal direction over 20 consecutive cycles of the secondary battery is less than 20%.

Abstract: The present invention provides anti-HtrA1 antibodies (including bispecific anti-HtrA1 anti-Factor D antibodies) and methods of making and using the same, for example, in methods of treating HtrA1-associated disorders, ocular disorders, and/or complement-associated disorders.

Abstract: A retaining device assembly. The retaining device assembly may include an attachment element. The retaining device assembly may further include a housing coupled to the attachment element. The housing may include a self-winding reel. The retaining device assembly may further include a line coupled to the housing through the self-winding reel. The retaining device assembly may also include a releasable coupling coupled between the line and the attachment element.

Abstract: A method and system for pulp manufacturing used in connection with a kraft process includes a vertical pressure vessel operated in batch mode, a single-vessel or multi-vessel continuous digester, and other equipment for further processing brown stock, such as for washing, oxygen delignification, bleaching, and drying. A feeder and conveyance system may include a high pressure feeder or direct pump system, and selectively provides fiber-containing material to the continuous digester when making lower grade pulp product and to the vertical pressure vessel when making higher grade pulp such as dissolving pulp. The vertical pressure vessel is used for pre-hydrolysis and neutralization, after which the resulting pulp is fed to the continuous digester for cooking. White liquor and black liquor from the same mill may be used for the neutralization fluids. The same continuous digester is selectively used for cooking in connection with making pulp products of different grades or quality.

Abstract: A dual alternator system includes a main alternator controlled by an electronic voltage regulator, a secondary alternator system having a secondary alternator controlled by a LIN controlled alternator voltage regulator and an electronic control unit (“ECU”) coupled to the LIN controller alternator voltage regulator by a LIN bus that that determines whether the secondary alternator should be off or operated to generate current. The ECU when it determines that the secondary alternator should be off sends a voltage setpoint signal to the LIN controlled alternator voltage regulator having a low value that is well below nominal system voltage. The ECU when it determines that the secondary alternator should be operated to provide current sends a voltage setpoint to the LIN controlled alternator voltage regulator having a high value that is well above a nominal system voltage and a MECL setpoint value.

Abstract: A method and system for pulp manufacturing used in connection with a kraft process includes a vertical pressure vessel operated in batch mode, a single-vessel or multi-vessel continuous digester, and other equipment for further processing brown stock, such as for washing, oxygen delignification, bleaching, and drying. A feeder and conveyance system may include a high pressure feeder or direct pump system, and selectively provides fiber-containing material to the continuous digester when making lower grade pulp product and to the vertical pressure vessel when making higher grade pulp such as dissolving pulp. The vertical pressure vessel is used for pre-hydrolysis and neutralization, after which the resulting pulp is fed to the continuous digester for cooking. White liquor and black liquor from the same mill may be used for the neutralization fluids. The same continuous digester is selectively used for cooking in connection with making pulp products of different grades or quality.

Abstract: A dual alternator system includes a main alternator controlled by an electronic voltage regulator, a secondary alternator system having a secondary alternator controlled by a LIN controlled alternator voltage regulator and an electronic control unit (“ECU”) coupled to the LIN controller alternator voltage regulator by a LIN bus that that determines whether the secondary alternator should be off or operated to generate current. The ECU when it determines that the secondary alternator should be off sends a voltage setpoint signal to the LIN controlled alternator voltage regulator having a low value that is well below nominal system voltage. The ECU when it determines that the secondary alternator should be operated to provide current sends a voltage setpoint to the LIN controlled alternator voltage regulator having a high value that is well above a nominal system voltage and a MECL setpoint value.

Abstract: A method and system for pulp manufacturing used in connection with a kraft process includes a vertical pressure vessel operated in batch mode, a single-vessel or multi-vessel continuous digester, and other equipment for further processing brown stock, such as for washing, oxygen delignification, bleaching, and drying. A feeder and conveyance system may include a high pressure feeder or direct pump system, and selectively provides fiber-containing material to the continuous digester when making lower grade pulp product and to the vertical pressure vessel when making higher grade pulp such as dissolving pulp. The vertical pressure vessel is used for pre-hydrolysis and neutralization, after which the resulting pulp is fed to the continuous digester for cooking. White liquor and black liquor from the same mill may be used for the neutralization fluids. The same continuous digester is selectively used for cooking in connection with making pulp products of different grades or quality.