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Helium vessel for open architecture magnetic resonance imaging superconducting magnet

US6078234A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 1998
Grant dateJun 20, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S505/892
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A superconducting magnet utilizing a pair of donut-shaped annular magnet assemblies including in each a cryogen pressure vessel with a non-magnetic cylindrical divider forming pairs of concentric chambers. Pairs of axial non-magnetic strut members spaced about the interior of the pressure vessel extend at an angle within the concentric chambers between the end flanges of each assembly to resist forces generated within and between the pair of magnet assemblies.

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