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Patient infusion system for use with MRI

US5494036A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 1993
Grant dateFeb 27, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/01
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates generally to the field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems for generating diagnostic images of a patient's internal organs and more particularly, this invention relates to improved MRI systems with decreased interference between the magnetic field used for producing diagnostic images and the magnetic fields generated by the electric motors used for driving the pistons of the contrast media injectors. Additionally, the system employs an improved communication link between an externally located system controller and the injection head control unit located within the electromagnetic isolation barrier which defines the magnetic imaging room.

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