Installable RF coil assembly
US10524690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/0208
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A maneuverable RF coil assembly, useful for being maneuvered at both positions: (i) over at least a portion of a neonate immobilized within a cradle at time of MR imaging; and (ii) below or aside the cradle when it is not required for imaging. The maneuverable RF coil assembly comprises at least one RF coil and maneuvering mechanism. The maneuvering mechanism comprises both: (i) a linear reciprocating mechanism for approaching or otherwise drawing away at least one coil to and from the neonate; and (ii) tilting mechanism for placing at least one coil away from the neonate.
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