Adjustable interventional magnetic resonance imaging magnet
US6011396A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/383
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An open architecture magnetic resonance imaging permanent magnet assembly with moveable magnets and adjustable field inclination with automatic magnetic field homogeneity shimming to enhance imaging and positioning of the magnetic field about the portion of the patient to be imaged while enabling interventional physician access.
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