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Methods and apparatus for MRI shims

US7271591B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2006
Grant dateSep 18, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/389
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method includes heating a MRI shim with a heater to reduce a temperature rise per unit of time during a gradient operation of a MRI system.

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