Magnetic stimulation coils with electrically conducting structures
US8882651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2/008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention introduces a novel apparatus (5) for providing magnetic stimuli to the human brain, the apparatus (5) comprising a casing (4) and at least one coil winding (1) adapted to carry electrical current and enclosed within the casing (4) as well as cooling means (2) situated in thermal connection with the coil (1) and comprising a body made of electrically conductive and non-magnetic material so that the mutual inductance between the coil (1) and the cooling means (2) is essentially zero.
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