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Gradient coil for MRI apparatus using shielding coil disposed in a high winding density zone

US6362623B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2000
Grant dateMar 26, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/4215
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In order to reduce the electric current loss and the heat release in a shielding coil, partially shielding coils 1Zts and 1Zbs are employed having their windings positioned corresponding only to a high winding density zone 1Zp, rather than corresponding to the entire winding area, of main gradient coils 1Zt and 1Zb.

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