Methods and apparatus for patient positioning in magnetic resonance imaging
US11234610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/543
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system capable of imaging a patient is provided. The magnetic resonance imaging system comprising at least one B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to a B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system and a member configured to engage with a releasable securing mechanism of a radio frequency coil apparatus, the member attached to the magnetic resonance imaging system at a location so that, when the member is engaged with the releasable securing mechanism of the radio frequency coil apparatus, the radio frequency coil apparatus is secured to the magnetic resonance imaging system substantially within an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system.
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