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Assembly, system, and method for optimizing image quality

US7515951B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2005
Grant dateApr 7, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/34076
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An assembly, system, and method particularly adapted for a magnetic resonator apparatus in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning system. Provided is a restraining assembly supportable by the supporting assembly and including at least a system that is selectively operable for positioning and restraining at least a portion of the body to be imaged, thereby optimizing image quality.

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