Flattened gradient coil for MRI systems
US8169220B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/4215
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gradient coil and an insert gradient coil for a magnetic resonance imaging system include a primary coil. The primary coil includes an upper primary coil portion and a lower primary coil portion, the lower primary coil portion being less curved in cross-section than the upper primary coil portion. The gradient coil also includes a shielding coil disposed outside of the primary coil. The shielding coil includes an upper shielding coil portion and a lower shielding coil portion, the lower shielding coil portion being less curved in cross-section than the upper shielding coil portion.
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