Positron emission tomography-magnetic resonance imaging apparatus
US11090012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/1603
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A PET-MR apparatus is provided. The PET-MR apparatus may include a first supporting component, a PET detector, a second supporting component, and a radio frequency (RF) coil. The first supporting component may have an inner surface and an outer surface. The PET detector may be supported on the outer surface of the first supporting component. The second supporting component may be at least partially surrounded by the first supporting component. The RF coil configured to generate or receive an RF signal may be supported on the second supporting component.
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