Radio frequency transmit coil for magnetic resonance imaging system
US9404983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/4812
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radio frequency coil is disclosed that is suitable for use with a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus. The radio frequency coil comprises first and second conductive loops connected electrically to each other by a plurality of conductive rungs. The conductive rungs each include a section that is relatively thin that will result in less attenuation to a radiation beam than other thicker sections of the rungs. Insulating regions are also disposed in areas of the radio frequency coil that are bound by adjacent rungs and the conductive loops. Portions of the insulating regions can be configured to provide a substantially similar amount of attenuation to the radiation beam as the relatively thin sections of the conductive rungs.
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