Method and apparatus for generating hyperpolarized materials
US8427161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/282
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for generating hyperpolarized materials are disclosed. In one embodiment, a flexible fluid path is provided for use in a polarizer system. In a further embodiment, a polarizer system is provided with an electromechanical assembly for controlling the movement of a fluid path, when present, within a sample path of the polarizer system. In a further embodiment, a polarizer system is provided having a sample path entry point at a convenient height for use by a user standing on the ground.
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