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Methods and apparatus for patient positioning in magnetic resonance imaging

US11607148B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2021
Grant dateMar 21, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2041

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  • 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 BO magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to a BO 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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