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Adjustable interventional magnetic resonance imaging magnet

US6011396A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 1998
Grant dateJan 4, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2018

Classification

  • 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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