Patents Assigned to Adm.
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Patent number: 11931789Abstract: An assembly to deform metal parts by magnetic pulse includes an induction coil having branches connected to a power supply. The branches extend adjacent to one another to define a slot. An active portion of the coil connected to the first and second branches, an active surface of the active portion being arranged opposite a part to be deformed. The assembly includes an integral mask cooperating in a detachable manner with all or a portion of the coil when the mask is in an operating position on the coil. The mask having a shape that is at least partially complementary to the shape of the coil such that when it is in the operating position, a first portion of the mask is inserted into the slot and a second portion of the mask covers the active surface of the coil. The mask being made of an electrically insulating material.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: ADM28 S.ÀR.LInventors: Thomas Rivault, Pierre Thouet
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Patent number: 11897017Abstract: A hybrid method for forming a material blank includes placing a material blank to be deformed between a die and a blank-holder. The material blank is deformed by stamping using at least one punch in order to obtain a pre-stamped material blank. A cavity, wherein, on one hand, the at least one punch having pre-stamped the material blank and, on the other, at least one pair of electrodes are located, is filled with liquid. The pre-stamped material blank is placed in contact with the liquid of the cavity, and at least one electrical discharge is generated between the at least one pair of electrodes in such a way as to deform the pre-stamped material blank against the die.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: ADM28 S.ÀR.LInventors: Gilles Avrillaud, Fabrice Beguet
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Patent number: 11876352Abstract: The present invention concerns a device for pulsed electric discharge in a liquid comprising a control module configured to control a voltage generator such that the voltage generator applies a predetermined heating voltage setpoint between electrodes during a heating period until a pulsed electric discharge is obtained between the electrodes, in order to measure the breakdown voltage during the pulsed electric discharge, in order to estimate the quantity of energy supplied to the liquid during the heating period, referred to as the “quantity of heating energy”, from the predetermined heating voltage setpoint and the measured breakdown voltage, and in order to determine a new heating voltage setpoint to apply between the electrodes of the at least one pair of electrodes at the next pulsed electric discharge based on the estimated quantity of heating energy and a predefined breakdown voltage setpoint.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: ADM28 FRANCEInventor: Romain Pecquois
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Patent number: 11752485Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for pulsed electric discharge in a liquid, said device comprising at least one pair of electrodes which are configured to be immersed in said liquid and to generate an electric arc in said liquid when a predetermined voltage is applied between said electrodes, at least one heating unit which is configured to heat said liquid for a heating time, at least one discharge unit which is configured to apply a discharge voltage between the electrodes of the at least one pair of electrodes, and at least one control unit which is configured to control the at least one heating unit so that said heating unit heats the liquid for the heating time and to control, at the end of said heating time, the at least one discharge unit so that said at least one discharge unit applies the predetermined voltage between the electrodes of the at least one pair of electrodes and thus generates an electric discharge in the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: ADM28 FRANCEInventor: Frédéric Dosta
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Publication number: 20230062693Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulsed radio frequency therapy system adapted to project the beam onto the skin surface of a living body overlying a problem region, the beam serving to relieve pain and to obtain other health related beneficial effects. The system includes an energy-generating unit in which a radio-frequency carrier is over-modulated by a sonic signal to produce periodic bursts of radio-frequency energy whose repetition rate corresponds to the frequency of the signal. The output of the unit is fed to a tank circuit tuned to the carrier frequency and housed within the barrel of a portable applicator gun. Supported within the barrel and coupled to the tank circuit is a discharge electrode whose tip is adjacent to the mouth of the barrel whereby a pulsed radio frequency is projected from the tip. The portable applicator gun includes automated applicator coil tuning, automated coil protection, and a phase-up conditioning system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: ADM Tronics Unlimited Inc.Inventors: Andre' DiMino, Matthew Drummer
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Patent number: 11517976Abstract: A method for the magnetic pulse soldering of an item having a stack of sheets consisting of a metal material. At least one hole through a thickness of the stack is formed. The first and second plates, both consisting of a metal material, are arranged on either side of the stack. A covering area covering at least one through-hole is formed. The plates-stack assembly is positioned opposite an active part of a coil such that a working area of the covering area faces the active part of the coil and the working area covering at least one hole. The working area is subjected to a magnetic field until the assembly is joined. While the working area is subjected to the magnetic field, pressure is exerted on the first plate, in the region of at least one hole, pressing the first plate against the second plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: ADM 28 S.A.R.L.Inventors: Mehrdad Kashani, Ori Ben David, Victor Shribman
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Publication number: 20220279746Abstract: An edible bean seed designated as <17454> or MYSTIC, a sample of the edible bean deposited under accession no. ______ is disclosed. Methods of using the edible bean seed designated as <17454> or MYSTIC for breeding new varieties of bean seed are also disclosed, as well as seeds of the edible bean seed designated as <17454> or MYSTIC.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: ADM Edible Bean Specialties, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Shellenberger
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Publication number: 20220279745Abstract: An edible bean seed designated as <14411> or CANCUN, a sample of the edible bean deposited under accession no. ______ is disclosed. Methods of using the edible bean seed designated as <14411> or CANCUN for breeding new varieties of bean seed are also disclosed, as well as seeds of the edible bean seed designated as <14411> or CANCUN.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: ADM Edible Bean Specialties, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Shellenberger
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Patent number: 11433447Abstract: A method for shaping a part using a magnetic pulse is provided. A thin conductive layer is positioned on the part. The part is positioned between a coil and a matrix, the conductive layer being arranged between the coil and the part. An induced current, generated by the coil, is configured: to vaporize the conductive layer generating a pressure wave in the direction of the part. Additionally, the induced current is configured to accelerate the part in the direction of the matrix in association with a magnetic field generated by the coil, pressing the part against the matrix, thereby shaping the part. Further, a method for welding a part using a magnetic pulse is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: ADM28 S.ÀR.LInventor: Victor Shribman
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System and methods for determining a brain condition of a patient subject to multiple disease states
Patent number: 11373311Abstract: System and methods for identifying a brain condition of a patient subject to a plurality of disease states are provided, in some aspects, the method includes receiving imaging data associated with a patient's brain acquired using an imaging system, and constructing a classifier having signatures corresponding to a plurality of disease states. The method also includes applying the classifier to the imaging data to determine a degree to which the patient expresses at least one of the plurality of disease states, and determining a brain condition of the patient using the determined degree. The method further includes generating a report indicative of the brain condition of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: ADM DIAGNOSTICS, INC.Inventors: Dawn C. Matthews, Ana S. Lukic, Randolph D. Andrews -
Patent number: 11338346Abstract: An electrohydraulic forming device for forming a blank of material includes: —an electrohydraulic forming chamber, —at least one central electrode extending in a so-called longitudinal direction and comprising a first end arranged inside the electrohydraulic forming chamber, —a body provided with a bore for introducing each central electrode into the electrohydraulic forming chamber, the electrohydraulic forming chamber being partially formed by said body, —a mould, and —at least one peripheral electrode electrically insulated from each central electrode, arranged at a distance from and around the end of a central electrode, and extending in a transverse plane relative to said central electrode.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: ADM28 S.ÀR.LInventors: Gilles Avrillaud, Julien Deroy, Romain Pecquois, Pierre Thouet
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Patent number: 11278948Abstract: A method for electrohydraulically forming a blank of material includes—a blank of material to be deformed is placed between a mould and a blank holder, —a cavity containing electrodes is filled with liquid to a predetermined liquid level, —the blank of material is placed in contact with the liquid in the cavity, —a first electric discharge is generated between at least two electrodes so as to deform the blank of material against the mould, —the mould is brought nearer to the electrodes by moving the mould so as to reduce the distance between the electrodes and the blank of material to be deformed after the first electric discharge has been generated, —at least one other electric discharge is generated between at least two electrodes so as to deform the blank of material against the mould.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: ADM28 S.ÀR.LInventors: Gilles Avrillaud, Julien Fuzeau
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Patent number: 11272897Abstract: Systems and methods for use in identifying a brain condition of a subject are provided. In some aspects, a provided method includes constructing a classifier to identify a brain condition of a subject comprising steps of receiving image data obtained from a plurality of subjects, wherein the image data is acquired during an acquisition period following administration of at least one radioactive tracer. The method also includes defining a plurality of brain condition classes using the image data associated with one or more time frames during the acquisition period, and processing the image data to generate signatures corresponding to each of the plurality brain condition classes. The method further includes constructing the classifier using the signatures. The classifier can then be applied to determine a degree to which the subject expresses one or more disease states in order to determine a brain condition of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: ADM DIAGNOSTICS, INC.Inventors: Dawn C. Matthews, Ana S. Lukic, Randolph D. Andrews, Miles N. Wernick, Stephen C. Strother
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Patent number: 11253901Abstract: An indirect electrohydraulic draw-forming tool includes a body having a tubular cylindrical area, a chamber intended to be filled with a liquid, two electrodes, each of the electrodes having a portion arranged in the chamber, a punch. The tool also includes a piston mounted so as to slide in a sealed manner within the cylindrical area and sealingly defining the chamber. Moreover, the punch is carried by the piston on a face thereof that is opposite to the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: ADM28 S.ÀR.LInventors: Gilles Avrillaud, Eric Mandel
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Publication number: 20220021190Abstract: The present invention concerns a device for pulsed electric discharge in a liquid comprising a control module configured to control a voltage generator such that the voltage generator applies a predetermined heating voltage setpoint between electrodes during a heating period until a pulsed electric discharge is obtained between the electrodes, in order to measure the breakdown voltage during the pulsed electric discharge, in order to estimate the quantity of energy supplied to the liquid during the heating period, referred to as the “quantity of heating energy”, from the predetermined heating voltage setpoint and the measured breakdown voltage, and in order to determine a new heating voltage setpoint to apply between the electrodes of the at least one pair of electrodes at the next pulsed electric discharge based on the estimated quantity of heating energy and a predefined breakdown voltage setpoint.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: ADM28 S.À.R.L.Inventor: Romain Pecquois
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Publication number: 20210268471Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for pulsed electric discharge in a liquid, said device comprising at least one pair of electrodes which are configured to be immersed in said liquid and to generate an electric arc in said liquid when a predetermined voltage is applied between said electrodes, at least one heating unit which is configured to heat said liquid for a so-called “heating” time, at least one discharge unit which is configured to apply a discharge voltage between the electrodes of the at least one pair of electrodes, and at least one control unit which is configured to control the at least one heating unit so that said heating unit heats the liquid for the heating time and to control, at the end of said heating time, the at least one discharge unit so that said at least one discharge unit applies the predetermined voltage between the electrodes of the at least one pair of electrodes and thus generates an electric discharge in the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: ADM28 S.ÀR.L.Inventor: Frédéric Dosta
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Patent number: 10994321Abstract: A method for electrohydraulic forming a material blank includes: a material blank to be shaped is placed between a mould and a blank holder; a tight cavity containing electrodes is filled with liquid up to a predetermined liquid level; the material blank is brought into contact with the liquid of the cavity; the material blank is hydraulically preformed; and the material blank is electrohydraulically formed. The liquid of the cavity is pressurised for the hydraulic preforming by moving all or part of one of the walls of the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: ADM28 S.ÀR.LInventors: Gilles Avrillaud, Romain Mercier
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Patent number: 10953450Abstract: An electrohydraulic forming device includes a mold, a tank having a first wall, and a first electrode and second electrode both placed in the tank and adapted to generate an electrical discharge to create at least one pressure wave. The first wall is rotationally symmetric about an axis of revolution, the electrodes have axes of revolution that are coincident with the axis of revolution of the first wall, and the first wall has a concavity oriented towards the mold.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: ADM28 s.àr.lInventors: Gilles Avrillaud, Julien Fuzeau
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Publication number: 20210052244Abstract: A computer-implemented method for correcting measurement variability across a scanner field of view within an image scan, such as in PET imaging. The method operates on a slice-by-slice application and identifies and negates scan inconsistencies across the scanner field of view by normalizing values across the image scan as a function of reference signals measured across the field of view.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: ADM DIAGNOSTICS, INC.Inventors: Dawn C. Matthews, Ana S. Lukic, Boris Marendic, Randolph D. Andrews
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Patent number: D1021905Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: ADM TECH LLCInventor: Yuhan Zhu