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Gradient coil apparatus and method of fabricating a gradient coil to reduce artifacts in MRI images

US7436180B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2006
Grant dateOct 14, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/3858
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A gradient coil or other element of a magnetic resonance imaging system includes at least one layer comprised of copper having a first surface and a second surface. A first semiconductor layer is applied to the first surface of the copper and an insulation layer applied to the first semiconductor layer. In one embodiment, a second semiconductor layer is applied to the second surface of the copper. The first and second semiconductor layers encapsulate any voids formed between the copper and the semiconductor layers, equalize the potential around the voids and prevent partial discharge formation.

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