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Open architecture gradient coil set for magnetic resonance imaging apparatus

US6788057B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2002
Grant dateSep 7, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/385
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A MRI gradient coil set includes a uniplanar Z-gradient coil, a biplanar X-gradient coil, and a biplanar Y-gradient coil. The coil set provides an open Z-axis face.

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