Multi-frequency high electric field systems for magnetic resonance imaging safety testing of medical devices
US12013449B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/387
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to electric field generators that include a signal generator electrically connected to a power amplifier, a impedance matching circuit electrically connected to the power amplifier, and a power divider electrically connected to the impedance matching circuit and to at least one of a first wall, a second wall, a third wall, a fourth wall, or a base area. In an additional embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to method of determining radio frequency (RF)-induced heating on a medical device utilizing an electric field generator of the present disclosure. Additional embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to methods of making electric field generators for testing a medical device.
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