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Methods and apparatus for protecting an MR imaging system

US7116535B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2004
Grant dateOct 3, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 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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