Enhancement magnetizer for magnetic resonance imaging screening

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2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Barrera, Ramon M. (Department: 2832)

Electricity: magnetically operated switches, magnets, and electr

Magnets and electromagnets

For magnetizing or demagnetizing

C600S410000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11008579

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for enhancing detection of a ferromagnetic threat object by magnetizing the threat object with a separate magnetic field, prior to scanning of the subject by a ferromagnetic-detecting sensor system.

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