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Magnetic resonance imaging passively shimmed superconducting magnet assembly

US5999076A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1998
Grant dateDec 7, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/3873
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A passive shimming system for a superconducting magnet to improve bore magnetic homogeneity includes a plurality of axially extending non-magnetic drawers each including a plurality of pockets along the drawer with a securable cover for each pocket to enclose the selected ferromagnetic shim disks and compressible spring material to enable individual access and shimming of selected pockets.

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