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External MRI imaging coil assemblies and MRI-guided interventional systems utilizing same

US7602190B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2008
Grant dateOct 13, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/372
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An MRI imaging coil assembly includes a primary external MRI imaging coil and a secondary external MRI imaging coil positioned proximate to the primary MRI imaging coil. The primary imaging coil has a plurality of spaced-apart RF coils and is configured to surround at least a portion of a patient. The secondary imaging coil has at least one RF coil and cooperates with the primary imaging coil to provide MRI signals to an MRI scanner. The secondary imaging coil can be movably positioned relative to the primary imaging coil. The secondary imaging coil can be movably secured to the primary imaging coil or to a patient support surface.

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