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Sliding-dome and split-top MRI radio frequency quadrature array coil system

US6577888B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2000
Grant dateJun 10, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/702
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An MRI array coil system for neurovascular and spine imaging of a human includes a neck coil having a split top; a dome-like head coil having a dome region, the head coil being slidable between a closed position adjacent to the neck coil and an open position spaced away from the neck coil; a posterior torso coil attached to the neck coil; and an anterior torso coil adapted to cooperate with the posterior coil.

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