Gradient coil arrangement
US8860414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/3856
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gradient coil arrangement for use in a magnetic imaging system, the imaging system being for generating a magnetic imaging field in an imaging region provided in a bore. The coil arrangement includes a first portion having a substantially cylindrical shape for positioning in the bore, a second portion extending outwardly from an end of the first portion, the second portion being for positioning outside the bore and at least one coil for generating a gradient magnetic field in the imaging region, the at least one coil having a first part provided on the first portion and a second part provided on the second portion.
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