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Ferromagnetic yoke magnets for medical magnetic resonance studies

US6014070A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 1997
Grant dateJan 11, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/374
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A magnet for use in medical magnetic resonance studies and having a pair of ferromagnetic pole pieces supported by a ferromagnetic yoke which establishes a flux return path. columns of the yoke are configured to maintain the magnetic field within the columns approximately constant in every cross section of the columns and to maximize access to the magnet gap.

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