Methods and apparatus for protecting an MR imaging system
US7116535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E40/60
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of protecting an MR imaging system including a plurality of coil groups includes connecting at least one first diode between terminals of a first coil group, connecting at least one second diode between terminals of a second coil group, wherein the second group is connected to the first coil group via a separation line, and connecting at least one quench heater between the separation line and the first and second diodes.
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