公开(公告)号：US09817093B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US14845652

申请日：2015-09-04

Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan M. Rothberg ,  Matthew Scot Rosen ,  Gregory L. Charvat ,  William J. Mileski ,  Todd Rearick ,  Michael Stephen Poole ,  Keith G. Fife

IPC: G01V3/00 ,  G01R33/38 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/44 ,  G01R33/58 ,  G01R33/48 ,  H01F7/02 ,  H01F7/06 ,  G01R33/381 ,  G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/3875 ,  G01R33/54 ,  G01R33/56 ,  G01R33/34 ,  G01R33/422

CPC classification number: G01R33/5608 ,  G01R33/28 ,  G01R33/34007 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/3614 ,  G01R33/38 ,  G01R33/3802 ,  G01R33/3804 ,  G01R33/3806 ,  G01R33/381 ,  G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/3852 ,  G01R33/3854 ,  G01R33/3856 ,  G01R33/3858 ,  G01R33/3875 ,  G01R33/422 ,  G01R33/445 ,  G01R33/48 ,  G01R33/543 ,  G01R33/546 ,  G01R33/56 ,  G01R33/56518 ,  G01R33/58 ,  H01F7/02 ,  H01F7/06

Abstract: According to some aspects, a laminate panel is provided. The laminate panel comprises at least one laminate layer including at least one non-conductive layer and at least one conductive layer patterned to form at least a portion of a B0 coil configured to contribute to a B0 field suitable for use in low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

公开(公告)号：US09804241B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US14595708

申请日：2015-01-13

Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Miriam Keil ,  Dominik Paul

IPC: G01R33/54 ,  G01R33/28 ,  G01R33/483 ,  G01R33/56

CPC classification number: G01R33/546 ,  G01R33/28 ,  G01R33/4838 ,  G01R33/5607

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for magnetic resonance imaging, in order to enable improved saturation of magnetic resonance signals during an acquisition sequence, the acquisition sequence includes a readout block set with multiple readout blocks, a readout saturation pulse set with multiple readout saturation pulses, and an intermediate saturation pulse set with one or more intermediate saturation pulses, wherein the readout saturation pulse set is disjoint from the intermediate saturation pulse set, at least one readout block of the readout block set includes a readout saturation pulse of the readout saturation pulse set, and at least one intermediate saturation pulse of the intermediate saturation pulse set takes place between two successive readout blocks of the readout block set.

公开(公告)号：US09730762B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US13833593

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: NeoCoil, LLC

Inventor： Emad Abdelsalam ,  Paul Ropella ,  Brian Brown ,  Steven Wolff

IPC: A61B19/00 ,  A61B90/17 ,  G01R33/28 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61M5/42 ,  A61N5/10 ,  G01R33/36 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B10/02 ,  A61B90/00

CPC classification number: A61B90/17 ,  A61B10/0275 ,  A61B17/3403 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B2017/00221 ,  A61B2017/3411 ,  A61B2090/0811 ,  A61M5/427 ,  A61N2005/1012 ,  G01R33/28 ,  G01R33/3692

Abstract: A system for automatically identifying a needle insertion location from a medical diagnostic image, such as an MRI image, and providing a visual indication of the needle insertion location is disclosed. A grid plate is located proximate to an anatomical region and is preferably incorporated in an MRI support structure utilized to immobilize the anatomical region. An MRI scanner obtains an MRI image of the anatomical region, and an MRI technician places a marker on the MRI image, identifying the needle insertion location. The MRI image and the marker are transferred from the MRI scanner to another device, such as a tablet computer, which is configured to convert the MRI image and the marker to coordinates and an insertion depth. A visual indicator is located proximate to or integrated with the grid plate that provides the needle insertion coordinates and insertion depth to the MRI technician.

公开(公告)号：US09730610B1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US15196822

申请日：2016-06-29

Applicant: Fonar Corporation

Inventor： Lawrence A. Minkoff

IPC: A61B5/055 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G01R33/3415 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/563

CPC classification number: A61B5/0555 ,  A61B5/4561 ,  A61B5/4566 ,  G01R33/28 ,  G01R33/3415 ,  G01R33/3642 ,  G01R33/3657 ,  G01R33/3664 ,  G01R33/3678 ,  G01R33/54 ,  G01R33/56375 ,  G01R33/56383

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is a method for detecting spinal abnormalities using magnet resonance imaging. The method comprises positioning a patient in an upright posture in an imaging volume of a magnet resonance imaging magnet with the spine of the patient adjacent to an antenna and capturing magnetic resonance imaging signals from a first portion of the patient's spine using the antenna with the patient positioned in a first position. The method may further comprise adjusting the patient position along a substantially vertical direction to a second position and capturing magnetic resonance imaging signals from a second portion of the patient's spine using the antenna with the patient positioned in the second position.

公开(公告)号：US20170227616A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15498432

申请日：2017-04-26

Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Stephen Poole ,  Todd Rearick ,  Jonathan M. Rothberg

IPC: G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/56 ,  G01R33/381 ,  G01R33/44 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/3875

CPC classification number: G01R33/5608 ,  G01R33/28 ,  G01R33/34007 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/3614 ,  G01R33/38 ,  G01R33/3802 ,  G01R33/3804 ,  G01R33/3806 ,  G01R33/381 ,  G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/3852 ,  G01R33/3854 ,  G01R33/3856 ,  G01R33/3858 ,  G01R33/3875 ,  G01R33/422 ,  G01R33/445 ,  G01R33/48 ,  G01R33/543 ,  G01R33/546 ,  G01R33/56 ,  G01R33/56518 ,  G01R33/58 ,  H01F7/02 ,  H01F7/06

Abstract: In some aspects, a magnetic system for use in a low-field MRI system. The magnetic system comprises at least one electromagnet configured to, when operated, generate a magnetic field to contribute to a B0 field for the low-field MRI system, and at least one permanent magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to the B0 field.

公开(公告)号：US09645210B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US14846042

申请日：2015-09-04

Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Thomas McNulty ,  Michael Stephen Poole ,  Gregory L. Charvat ,  Matthew Scot Rosen ,  Jonathan M. Rothberg

IPC: G01R33/38 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/44 ,  G01R33/58 ,  G01R33/48 ,  H01F7/02 ,  H01F7/06 ,  G01R33/381 ,  G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/3875 ,  G01R33/54 ,  G01R33/56 ,  G01R33/34 ,  G01R33/422

CPC classification number: G01R33/5608 ,  G01R33/28 ,  G01R33/34007 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/3614 ,  G01R33/38 ,  G01R33/3802 ,  G01R33/3804 ,  G01R33/3806 ,  G01R33/381 ,  G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/3852 ,  G01R33/3854 ,  G01R33/3856 ,  G01R33/3858 ,  G01R33/3875 ,  G01R33/422 ,  G01R33/445 ,  G01R33/48 ,  G01R33/543 ,  G01R33/546 ,  G01R33/56 ,  G01R33/56518 ,  G01R33/58 ,  H01F7/02 ,  H01F7/06

Abstract: A thermal management component adapted to cool, when present, at least one component of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is described. The thermal management component is adapted to reduce or eliminate eddy current production during operation of the MRI system. The thermal management component comprises at least one conduit configured to circulate coolant, and at least one thermally-conductive substrate coupled to the at least one conduit and configured to transfer heat from the at least one component to the coolant when circulated through the at least one conduit, wherein the at least one thermally-conductive substrate is configured to reduce or eliminate eddy current production.

公开(公告)号：US09625544B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US15091971

申请日：2016-04-06

Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Stephen Poole ,  Todd Rearick ,  Jonathan M. Rothberg

IPC: G01V3/00 ,  G01R33/38 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/44 ,  G01R33/58 ,  G01R33/48 ,  H01F7/02 ,  H01F7/06 ,  G01R33/381 ,  G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/3875 ,  G01R33/54 ,  G01R33/56 ,  G01R33/34 ,  G01R33/422

CPC classification number: G01R33/5608 ,  G01R33/28 ,  G01R33/34007 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/3614 ,  G01R33/38 ,  G01R33/3802 ,  G01R33/3804 ,  G01R33/3806 ,  G01R33/381 ,  G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/3852 ,  G01R33/3854 ,  G01R33/3856 ,  G01R33/3858 ,  G01R33/3875 ,  G01R33/422 ,  G01R33/445 ,  G01R33/48 ,  G01R33/543 ,  G01R33/546 ,  G01R33/56 ,  G01R33/56518 ,  G01R33/58 ,  H01F7/02 ,  H01F7/06

Abstract: In some aspects, a magnetic system for use in a low-field MRI system. The magnetic system comprises at least one electromagnet configured to, when operated, generate a magnetic field to contribute to a B0 field for the low-field MRI system, and at least one permanent magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to the B0 field.

公开(公告)号：US20160327621A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：US15147111

申请日：2016-05-05

Applicant: Siemens Healthcare GmbH

Inventor： Bernd Maciejewski ,  Jian Hua Pei ,  Wen Qiang You

IPC: G01R33/42 ,  A61B5/055

CPC classification number: A61B5/055 ,  A61B2560/0406 ,  G01R33/28 ,  G01R33/3802

Abstract: A catch device and a shell liner for a medical imaging apparatus and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus that has an elastic arm, the elastic arm having a clamping portion, two bending portions located on two sides of the clamping portion and two end portions formed by extension of the ends of the two bending portions away from the clamping portion, the two end portions being used for being fixed to a liner of the first shell; and at least one roller, the roller being rotatably sheathed on the clamping portion of the elastic arm and clamping an edge of the second shell to the liner of the first shell by using an elastic force of the elastic arm, and an axial direction of the roller is parallel to the liner of the first shell and the edge of the second shell. The catch device achieves a simple and firm connection between apparatus shells, and meets requirements for a pleasing appearance and convenient application and maintenance.

Abstract translation: 一种用于医疗成像装置的捕获装置和壳体衬套以及具有弹性臂的磁共振成像（MRI）装置，所述弹性臂具有夹持部分，位于夹持部分两侧的两个弯曲部分和两个端部 通过将两个弯曲部分的端部延伸远离夹紧部分而形成，两个端部用于固定到第一壳体的衬垫上; 以及至少一个辊，所述辊可旋转地套在所述弹性臂的夹紧部分上，并且通过使用所述弹性臂的弹力将所述第二壳的边缘夹紧到所述第一壳的衬垫，并且所述第二壳的轴向方向 辊子平行于第一壳体的衬垫和第二壳体的边缘。 捕捉装置实现设备外壳之间简单牢固的连接，满足外观美观，便于应用和维护的要求。

公开(公告)号：US20160322155A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15103331

申请日：2014-12-11

Applicant: Koninklijke Phlips N.V.

Inventor： Paul Wayne BAILEY ,  Donald Alan FORRER, JR. ,  Dimitri George KOSTAKIS

IPC: H01F27/36 ,  G01R33/56 ,  A61B5/055 ,  G01R33/38 ,  H02M7/00 ,  H05K7/20 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/54

CPC classification number: H01F27/365 ,  A61B5/0555 ,  G01R33/28 ,  G01R33/3804 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/421 ,  G01R33/546 ,  G01R33/56 ,  H02M7/003 ,  H05K7/2089

Abstract: A power supply (10) and corresponding method (200) supply power in high external magnetic fields. A power converter system (12) converts input power to output power using one or more electromagnetic components (18). One or more ferrous bands (16) encircle the electromagnetic components (18) and shield the electromagnetic components (18) from the high external magnetic fields.

Abstract translation: 电源（10）和相应的方法（200）在高外部磁场中供电。 功率转换器系统（12）使用一个或多个电磁元件（18）将输入功率转换成输出功率。 一个或多个铁带（16）围绕电磁部件（18）并屏蔽电磁部件（18）与高外部磁场。

公开(公告)号：US09482727B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US13954344

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Seung Je Choi ,  Dong Keun Park ,  Gyu Wan Hwang

IPC: G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/565 ,  G01R33/28 ,  G01R33/00 ,  G01R33/38 ,  G01R33/381

CPC classification number: G01R33/28 ,  G01R33/0052 ,  G01R33/3802 ,  G01R33/381 ,  G01R33/3858 ,  G01R33/56518 ,  Y10T29/49004

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method and apparatus in which conductors are installed in the space between a static coil unit and a gradient coil unit to eliminate asymmetry of eddy current induced in the static coil unit. The structure permits a symmetrical distribution of eddy current when the concentric arrangement of the static coil unit and gradient coil unit has deviated. The MRI apparatus includes: a static coil unit configured to form a static field in a subject; a gradient coil unit configured to form a gradient field in the static field; and one or more conductors installed in the space between the static coil unit and the gradient coil unit, and configured to symmetrically distribute eddy current induced in the static coil unit.

Abstract translation: 一种磁共振成像（MRI）方法和装置，其中导体安装在静态线圈单元和梯度线圈单元之间的空间中，以消除在静态线圈单元中感应的涡流的不对称性。 当静态线圈单元和梯度线圈单元的同心布置已经偏离时，该结构允许涡流的对称分布。 MRI装置包括：静电线圈单元，被配置为在受试者中形成静态场; 梯度线圈单元，被配置为在静态场中形成梯度场; 以及一个或多个导体，其安装在静态线圈单元和梯形线圈单元之间的空间中，并且构造成对称地分布在静态线圈单元中感应的涡流。