Retracting MRI head coil
US6762606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/3415
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A head coil for magnetic resonance imaging may be shortened longitudinally to provide for better access by a patient. Extension of the coil may be performed after the positioning of the patient's head significantly simplifying patient positioning with respect to the coil. A portion of a conductor support sliding over the patient's head removable to allow endotracheal tubes or the like to remain undisturbed.CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
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