Superconducting loop, saddle and birdcage MRI coils
US8106656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/34023
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
New MRI coil and resonators are disclosed based solely on superconducting inductive element and built-in capacitive elements as well as hybrid superconducting-metal inductive and capacitive elements having superior SNR. Single and multiple small animal MRI imaging units are also disclosed including one or more resonators of this invention surrounding one or more small animal cavities. Methods for making and using the MRI coils and/or arrays are also disclosed.
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