公开(公告)号：US20180164390A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-14

申请号：US15879317

申请日：2018-01-24

Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Stephen Poole ,  Cedric Hugon ,  Hadrien A. Dyvorne ,  Laura Sacolick ,  William J. Mileski ,  Jeremy Christopher Jordan ,  Alan B. Katze, JR. ,  Jonathan M. Rothberg ,  Todd Rearick ,  Christopher Thomas McNulty

IPC: G01R33/422 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/38

CPC classification number: G01R33/3852 ,  A61B5/0555 ,  A61B6/4405 ,  A61B50/13 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B2560/0431 ,  A61G13/104 ,  G01R33/34092 ,  G01R33/3642 ,  G01R33/3657 ,  G01R33/38 ,  G01R33/3802 ,  G01R33/3806 ,  G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/3854 ,  G01R33/3873 ,  G01R33/389 ,  G01R33/4215 ,  G01R33/422 ,  G01R33/445 ,  G01R33/48 ,  G01R33/5608

Abstract: According to some aspects, a portable magnetic resonance imaging system is provided, comprising a B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 magnetic field for an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system, a noise reduction system configured to detect and suppress at least some electromagnetic noise in an operating environment of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system, and electromagnetic shielding provided to attenuate at least some of the electromagnetic noise in the operating environment of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system, the electromagnetic shielding arranged to shield a fraction of the imaging region of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system. According to some aspects, the electromagnetic shield comprises at least one electromagnetic shield structure adjustably coupled to the housing to provide electromagnetic shielding for the imaging region in an amount that can be varied. According to some aspects, substantially no shielding of the imaging region of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system is provided.

公开(公告)号：US20180156881A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15880482

申请日：2018-01-25

Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Stephen Poole ,  Cedric Hugon ,  Hadrien A. Dyvorne ,  Laura Sacolick ,  William J. Mileski ,  Jeremy Christopher Jordan ,  Alan B. Katze, JR. ,  Jonathan M. Rothberg ,  Todd Rearick ,  Christopher Thomas McNulty

IPC: G01R33/421 ,  G01R33/48

Abstract: According to some aspects, a portable magnetic resonance imaging system is provided, comprising a B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 magnetic field for an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system, a noise reduction system configured to detect and suppress at least some electromagnetic noise in an operating environment of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system, and electromagnetic shielding provided to attenuate at least some of the electromagnetic noise in the operating environment of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system, the electromagnetic shielding arranged to shield a fraction of the imaging region of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system. According to some aspects, the electromagnetic shield comprises at least one electromagnetic shield structure adjustably coupled to the housing to provide electromagnetic shielding for the imaging region in an amount that can be varied. According to some aspects, substantially no shielding of the imaging region of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system is provided.

公开(公告)号：US20170276749A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：US15466500

申请日：2017-03-22

Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.

Inventor： Cedric Hugon ,  Michael Stephen Poole ,  Tyler S. Ralston

IPC: G01R33/3875

CPC classification number: G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/243 ,  G01R33/3802 ,  G01R33/3806 ,  G01R33/381 ,  G01R33/3873 ,  G01R33/445 ,  H01F7/0278 ,  H01F7/064 ,  H01F13/003

Abstract: According to some aspects, a method of producing a permanent magnet shim configured to improve a profile of a B0 magnetic field produced by a B0 magnet is provided. The method comprises determining deviation of the B0 magnetic field from a desired B0 magnetic field, determining a magnetic pattern that, when applied to magnetic material, produces a corrective magnetic field that corrects for at least some of the determined deviation, and applying the magnetic pattern to the magnetic material to produce the permanent magnet shim. According to some aspects, a permanent magnet shim for improving a profile of a B0 magnetic field produced by a B0 magnet is provided. The permanent magnet shim comprises magnetic material having a predetermined magnetic pattern applied thereto that produces a corrective magnetic field to improve the profile of the B0 magnetic field.

公开(公告)号：US20160069971A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

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: G01R33/385 ,  H01F7/06 ,  G01R33/48 ,  H01F7/02

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 thermal management component adapted to cool, when present, at least one component of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is provided. 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

Abstract translation: 根据一些方面，提供了一种适于冷却（当存在时）冷却磁共振成像（MRI）系统的至少一个部件的热管理部件。 热管理组件适用于在MRI系统运行期间减少或消除涡流产生。 热管理部件包括至少一个配置成使冷却剂循环的管道，以及耦合到至少一个管道的至少一个导热基板，并且构造成在通过至少一个管道循环时将热量从至少一个部件传递到冷却剂 导管，其中所述至少一个导热基底被配置为减少或消除涡流产生

公开(公告)号：US20210173029A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-10

申请号：US17116601

申请日：2020-12-09

Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.

Inventor： Cedric Hugon ,  Michael Stephen Poole

IPC: G01R33/3873 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/44

Abstract: An assembly for providing a B0 magnetic field for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, the assembly comprising: a plurality of ferromagnetic segments positioned to form: a bore extending along a common longitudinal direction, and a first gap, on a first side of the bore, to accommodate at least one first gradient coil, wherein at least some of the plurality of ferromagnetic segments are positioned on one side of the first gap and at least some others of the plurality of ferromagnetic segments are positioned on another side of the first gap.

公开(公告)号：US20200337644A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-29

申请号：US16926272

申请日：2020-07-10

Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.

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

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/055 ,  G01R33/34 ,  G01R33/36

Abstract: Aspects relate to providing radio frequency components responsive to magnetic resonance signals. According to some aspects, a radio frequency component comprises at least one coil having a conductor arranged in a plurality of turns oriented about a region of interest to respond to corresponding magnetic resonant signal components. According to some aspects, the radio frequency component comprises a plurality of coils oriented to respond to corresponding magnetic resonant signal components. According to some aspects, an optimization is used to determine a configuration for at least one radio frequency coil.

公开(公告)号：US10698048B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-30

申请号：US16393052

申请日：2019-04-24

Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Thomas McNulty ,  Michael Stephen Poole

IPC: G01R33/38 ,  G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/422 ,  G01R33/565 ,  G01R33/44 ,  G01R33/381

Abstract: According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system comprising a B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system, the B0 magnet comprising at least one first B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to the B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system, at least one second B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to the B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system, wherein the at least one first B0 magnet and the at least one second B0 magnet are arranged relative to one another so that an imaging region is provided there between, a surface configured to support a patient anatomy within the imaging region, and a positioning member coupled to the B0 magnet and configured to allow the B0 magnet to be tilted to position the planar surface at a corresponding incline.

公开(公告)号：US10684335B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-16

申请号：US16275285

申请日：2019-02-13

Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Stephen Poole ,  Cedric Hugon ,  Hadrien A. Dyvorne ,  Laura Sacolick ,  William J. Mileski ,  Jeremy Christopher Jordan ,  Alan B. Katze, Jr. ,  Jonathan M. Rothberg ,  Todd Rearick ,  Christopher Thomas McNulty

IPC: G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/44 ,  A61B50/13 ,  G01R33/389 ,  G01R33/421 ,  G01R33/56 ,  G01R33/38 ,  A61B5/055 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61G13/10 ,  G01R33/34 ,  G01R33/48 ,  A61B90/00 ,  G01R33/3873 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/422

Abstract: According to some aspects, a portable magnetic resonance imaging system is provided, comprising a B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 magnetic field for an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system, a noise reduction system configured to detect and suppress at least some electromagnetic noise in an operating environment of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system, and electromagnetic shielding provided to attenuate at least some of the electromagnetic noise in the operating environment of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system, the electromagnetic shielding arranged to shield a fraction of the imaging region of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system. According to some aspects, the electromagnetic shield comprises at least one electromagnetic shield structure adjustably coupled to the housing to provide electromagnetic shielding for the imaging region in an amount that can be varied. According to some aspects, substantially no shielding of the imaging region of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system is provided.

公开(公告)号：US10649050B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-12

申请号：US16667813

申请日：2019-10-29

Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Stephen Poole ,  Cedric Hugon ,  Hadrien A. Dyvorne ,  Laura Sacolick ,  William J. Mileski ,  Jeremy Christopher Jordan ,  Alan B. Katze, Jr. ,  Jonathan M. Rothberg ,  Todd Rearick ,  Christopher Thomas McNulty

IPC: G01R33/48 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/34 ,  A61G13/10 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B5/055 ,  G01R33/38 ,  G01R33/56 ,  G01R33/421 ,  G01R33/389 ,  A61B50/13 ,  G01R33/44 ,  G01R33/383 ,  A61B90/00 ,  G01R33/422 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/3873

Abstract: According to some aspects, a low-field magnetic resonance imaging system is provided. The low-field magnetic resonance imaging system comprises a magnetics system having a plurality of magnetics components configured to produce magnetic fields for performing magnetic resonance imaging, the magnetics system comprising, a B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 field for the magnetic resonance imaging system at a low-field strength of less than 0.2 Tesla (T), a plurality of gradient coils configured to, when operated, generate magnetic fields to provide spatial encoding of magnetic resonance signals, and at least one radio frequency coil configured to, when operated, transmit radio frequency signals to a field of view of the magnetic resonance imaging system and to respond to magnetic resonance signals emitted from the field of view, a power system comprising one or more power components configured to provide power to the magnetics system to operate the magnetic resonance imaging system to perform image acquisition, and a power connection configured to connect to a single-phase outlet to receive mains electricity and deliver the mains electricity to the power system to provide power needed to operate the magnetic resonance imaging system. According to some aspects, the power system operates the low-field magnetic resonance imaging system using an average of less than 1.6 kilowatts during image acquisition.

公开(公告)号：US20200064427A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-27

申请号：US16667813

申请日：2019-10-29

Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Stephen Poole ,  Cedric Hugon ,  Hadrien A. Dyvorne ,  Laura Sacolick ,  William J. Mileski ,  Jeremy Christopher Jordan ,  Alan B. Katze, JR. ,  Jonathan M. Rothberg ,  Todd Rearick ,  Christopher Thomas McNulty

IPC: G01R33/385 ,  A61B90/00 ,  G01R33/48 ,  G01R33/34 ,  A61G13/10 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B5/055 ,  G01R33/38 ,  G01R33/56 ,  G01R33/421 ,  G01R33/389 ,  A61B50/13 ,  G01R33/44 ,  G01R33/383

Abstract: According to some aspects, a low-field magnetic resonance imaging system is provided. The low-field magnetic resonance imaging system comprises a magnetics system having a plurality of magnetics components configured to produce magnetic fields for performing magnetic resonance imaging, the magnetics system comprising, a B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 field for the magnetic resonance imaging system at a low-field strength of less than 0.2 Tesla (T), a plurality of gradient coils configured to, when operated, generate magnetic fields to provide spatial encoding of magnetic resonance signals, and at least one radio frequency coil configured to, when operated, transmit radio frequency signals to a field of view of the magnetic resonance imaging system and to respond to magnetic resonance signals emitted from the field of view, a power system comprising one or more power components configured to provide power to the magnetics system to operate the magnetic resonance imaging system to perform image acquisition, and a power connection configured to connect to a single-phase outlet to receive mains electricity and deliver the mains electricity to the power system to provide power needed to operate the magnetic resonance imaging system. According to some aspects, the power system operates the low-field magnetic resonance imaging system using an average of less than 1.6 kilowatts during image acquisition.