Sliding-dome and split-top MRI radio frequency quadrature array coil system
US6577888B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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