US Patent No: 7,970,452
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Open architecture imaging apparatus and coil system for magnetic resonance imaging
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Jun 28, 2011
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Aug 28, 2006
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Abstract
Apparatus and method for using radio frequency coil systems for magnetic resonance imaging within an open architecture apparatus is provided. The MRI coil system includes a support structure with an open architecture in which secondary support structures, compression systems and plates containing RF coil systems may be introduced. These structures and RF coils can be moved relative to the patient, or removed entirely from the system. In one embodiment the system consists of a tabletop coil system, while another embodiment consists of a dedicated stretcher design.
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