Compact whole-body open magnet for magnetic resonance imaging

Details Compact whole-body open magnet for magnetic resonance imaging Compact whole-body open magnet for magnetic resonance imaging

2004-09-17

2010-11-30

Arana, Louis M (Department: 2831)

Electricity: measuring and testing

Particle precession resonance

Spectrometer components

C324S320000, C335S296000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07843196

ABSTRACT:
A compact whole-body open circular magnet system for MRI purposes includes a protrusion overhanging the central homogeneous field region. The overhanging protrusion permits a reduction of the total magnet homogeneity requirements of the MRI system. Further reducing the radius of this protrusion increases access to a patient under examination but diminishes the homogeneity. Active shimming means incorporated in a gradient coil can regain the original homogeneity while maintaining increased patient access.

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