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Methods and systems for fabricating magnetic resonance gradient coils

US6982552B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2003
Grant dateJan 3, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2023

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

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for fabricating a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) gradient coil for generating magnetic field gradients are provided. The method includes determining a pattern of gradient current paths on a surface using a set of stream functions oriented in at least one of a z-gradient, a y-gradient; and an x-gradient, and arranging conductive material to define a current path that conforms to the determined gradient current paths.

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