Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Safety and protection of systems and devices – Superconductor protective circuits
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-03
2006-10-03
Leja, Ronald (Department: 2836)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Safety and protection of systems and devices
Superconductor protective circuits
Reexamination Certificate
active
07116535
ABSTRACT:
A method of protecting an MR imaging system including a plurality of coil groups includes connecting at least one first diode between terminals of a first coil group, connecting at least one second diode between terminals of a second coil group, wherein the second group is connected to the first coil group via a separation line, and connecting at least one quench heater between the separation line and the first and second diodes.
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Armstrong Teasdale LLP
General Electric Company
Horton Esq. Carl B.
Leja Ronald
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