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Magnetic resonance tomography apparatus and method for operating same employing an electrostatic relay

US6710597B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2002
Grant dateMar 23, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/3664
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrostatic relay is employed for switching in an electrical line system of a magnetic resonance tomography apparatus. The relay is employed for detuning a radio-frequency reception coil during a radio-frequency transmission phase of the nuclear magnetic resonance tomography apparatus.

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