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公开(公告)号:US20230041633A1
公开(公告)日:2023-02-09
申请号:US17880326
申请日:2022-08-03
Applicant: ViewRay Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Thomas Chmielewski , Steven Koenig
IPC: G01R33/34 , G01R33/3415
Abstract: RF coil assemblies are disclosed that include multiturn loops formed of conductors configured to receive RF signals from a patient during MRI. The multiturn loops include an inner loop and an outer loop that both lie substantially in a plane of the RF coil assembly. The inner loop is at least partially nested within the outer loop.
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公开(公告)号:US20230017149A1
公开(公告)日:2023-01-19
申请号:US17948428
申请日:2022-09-20
Applicant: ViewRay Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Shmaryu M. Shvartsman , Gordon D. DeMeester , James F. Dempsey , John Lester Patrick
Abstract: A radiation therapy system comprises a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system combined with an irradiation system, which can include one or more linear accelerators (linacs) that can emit respective radiation beams suitable for radiation therapy. The MRI system includes a split magnet system, comprising first and second main magnets separated by gap. A gantry is positioned in the gap between the main MRI magnets and supports the linac(s) of the irradiation system. The gantry is rotatable independently of the MRI system and can angularly reposition the linac(s). Shielding can also be provided in the form of magnetic and/or RF shielding. Magnetic shielding can be provided for shielding the linac(s) from the magnetic field generated by the MM magnets. RF shielding can be provided for shielding the MRI system from RF radiation from the linac.
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公开(公告)号:US20210162236A1
公开(公告)日:2021-06-03
申请号:US17174116
申请日:2021-02-11
Applicant: ViewRay Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Shmaryu M. Shvartsman , Gordon D. DeMeester , James F. Dempsey , John Lester Patrick
Abstract: A radiation therapy system comprises a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system combined with an irradiation system, which can include one or more linear accelerators (linacs) that can emit respective radiation beams suitable for radiation therapy. The MRI system includes a split magnet system, comprising first and second main magnets separated by gap. A gantry is positioned in the gap between the main MRI magnets and supports the linac(s) of the irradiation system. The gantry is rotatable independently of the MRI system and can angularly reposition the linac(s). Shielding can also be provided in the form of magnetic and/or RF shielding. Magnetic shielding can be provided for shielding the linac(s) from the magnetic field generated by the MRI magnets. RF shielding can be provided for shielding the MRI system from RF radiation from the linac.
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公开(公告)号:US11000706B2
公开(公告)日:2021-05-11
申请号:US15840941
申请日:2017-12-13
Applicant: ViewRay Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Iwan Kawrykow , Thomas Chmielewski , James F. Dempsey
Abstract: A system including a diagnostic-quality CT scanner for imaging a patient, the diagnostic-quality CT scanner having an imaging isocenter and a radiation therapy device positioned adjacent the diagnostic-quality CT scanner, the radiation therapy device including a gantry carrying a radiation therapy beam source and having a radiation therapy isocenter separate from the imaging isocenter of the diagnostic-quality CT scanner. The system including a couch configured to position the patient for imaging and for radiation therapy by translating the patient between the diagnostic quality CT scanner and the radiation therapy device.
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公开(公告)号:US10823794B2
公开(公告)日:2020-11-03
申请号:US16195673
申请日:2018-11-19
Applicant: ViewRay Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: Shmaryu M. Shvartsman , Gordon D. Demeester , John L. Patrick , James F. Dempsey
IPC: G01R33/38 , G01R33/385 , G01R33/48 , G01R33/421 , A61N5/10
Abstract: Gradient coil assemblies for horizontal magnetic resonance imaging systems (MRIs) and methods of their manufacture. Some embodiments may be used with open MRIs and can be used with an instrument placed in the gap of the MRI. In general, concentrations of conductors or radially oriented conductors may be moved away from the gap of the MRI so as to reduce eddy currents that may be induced in any instrument placed within the gap. Systems for directly cooling primary gradient and shield coils may be utilized and various coil supporting structures may be used to assist in coil alignment or to facilitate use of an instrument in the MRI gap.
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公开(公告)号:US20200038688A1
公开(公告)日:2020-02-06
申请号:US16598564
申请日:2019-10-10
Applicant: ViewRay Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: James F. Dempsey , Shmaryu M. Shvartsman
IPC: A61N5/10 , G01R33/422 , G01R33/48 , G01R33/36 , G01R33/421
Abstract: Systems and methods for the delivery of linear accelerator radiotherapy in conjunction with magnetic resonance imaging in which components of a linear accelerator may be placed in shielding containers around a gantry, may be connected with RF waveguides, and may employ various systems and methods for magnetic and radio frequency shielding.
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公开(公告)号:US20190353725A1
公开(公告)日:2019-11-21
申请号:US16179764
申请日:2018-11-02
Applicant: ViewRay Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: James F. DEMPSEY , Massimo DAL FORNO , Shmaryu M. SHVARTSMAN , David L. RAYNER
IPC: G01R33/381 , A61B5/055 , G01R33/38 , G01R33/34
Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system having a resistive, solenoidal electromagnet for whole-body MRI may include ferromagnetic material within an envelope of the electromagnet. The system can be configured to have a field strength of at least 0.05 Tesla and its main electromagnetic field can be generated by layers of conductors instead of bundles. Certain electromagnet designs may be fabricated using non-metallic formers, such as fiberglass, and can be constructed to form a rigid object with the layers of conductors by fixing all together with an epoxy. The electromagnet may be configured to have two separated halves, which may be held apart by a fixation structure such as carbon fiber. The power supply for certain electromagnets herein may have current fluctuations, at frequencies of 180 Hz or above, of at least one part per ten thousand without requiring an additional current filter.
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公开(公告)号:US10466319B2
公开(公告)日:2019-11-05
申请号:US15224264
申请日:2016-07-29
Applicant: ViewRay Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: James F. Dempsey , Thomas Chmielewski
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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公开(公告)号:US10463884B2
公开(公告)日:2019-11-05
申请号:US15268366
申请日:2016-09-16
Applicant: ViewRay Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: James F. Dempsey , Shmaryu M. Shvartsman
IPC: A61N5/10 , G01R33/422 , G01R33/48 , G01R33/36 , G01R33/421 , G01R33/38
Abstract: Systems and methods for the delivery of linear accelerator radiotherapy in conjunction with magnetic resonance imaging in which components of a linear accelerator may be placed in shielding containers around a gantry, may be connected with RF waveguides, and may employ various systems and methods for magnetic and radio frequency shielding.
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公开(公告)号:US20190331746A1
公开(公告)日:2019-10-31
申请号:US16509346
申请日:2019-07-11
Applicant: ViewRay Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: James F. Dempsey , Thomas Chmielewski
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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