公开(公告)号：US20190170840A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-06

申请号：US16324218

申请日：2017-03-26

Applicant: Aspect Imaging Ltd.

Inventor： Uri RAPOPORT ,  Yair GOLDFARB ,  Yoram COHEN

IPC: G01R33/383 ,  H01F7/02

Abstract: A magnetic field device, with a first magnet, a first ferromagnetic element positioned adjacent to the first magnet, a second magnet, a second ferromagnetic element positioned adjacent to the second magnet and relative to the first ferromagnetic element to create a gap between the first ferromagnetic element and the second ferromagnetic element, and a third magnet positioned between the first ferromagnetic element and the second ferromagnetic element and within the gap.

公开(公告)号：US20180313921A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-01

申请号：US15581297

申请日：2017-04-28

Applicant: Aspect Imaging Ltd.

Inventor： Uri RAPOPORT ,  Yoram COHEN ,  Yair GOLDFARB

IPC: G01R33/38

CPC classification number: G01R33/421 ,  G01R33/288 ,  G01R33/383

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is provided. The MRI system can include a magnetic field device to generate a magnetic field within a measurement volume and to generate a magnetic fringe field external to the measurement volume. The MRI system can include a ferromagnetic housing to envelop the magnetic field device. The housing can have a first portion and a second portion, where thickness of the first portion is different from thickness of the second portion. The MRI system can include a plate having a plate opening and positioned external to the housing at a predetermined distance from the housing. In some embodiments, the magnetic fringe field generated by the MRI system can be asymmetric with respect to a center of the measurement volume.

公开(公告)号：US20180038924A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15228464

申请日：2016-08-04

Applicant: ASPECT IMAGING LTD.

Inventor： Uri RAPOPORT ,  Tal COHEN ,  Itay BARUCHI

IPC: G01R33/30 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01R33/31

CPC classification number: G01R33/305 ,  G01N24/081 ,  G01R33/31 ,  G01R33/34007 ,  G01R33/34015 ,  G01R33/34053

Abstract: MRI/NMR systems, devices and modules thereof for T1/T2 analysis; FT spectroscopy; CW spectroscopy and 2D/3D imaging of samples, process and reactions at high temperatures and/or high pressures, comprising active and/or passive thermal insulating means as described in the description and figures.

公开(公告)号：US20170188879A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15367839

申请日：2016-12-02

Applicant: Aspect Imaging Ltd.

Inventor： Uri RAPOPORT

IPC: A61B5/055 ,  G01R33/30 ,  A61G11/00 ,  G01R33/422

CPC classification number: A61B5/0555 ,  A61B5/6887 ,  A61B2503/045 ,  A61G11/00 ,  G01R33/307 ,  G01R33/3806

Abstract: A magnetic resonance system, useful for imaging a patient, comprising: (a) a magnetic resonance device (MRD) for imaging a patient, comprising an open bore, the MRD at least partially contained in an envelope comprising in its circumference at least one recess; and, (b) an MRI-safe cart made of MRI-safe material, comprising a substantially horizontal base and at least one substantially horizontal incubator above the base, the base and the incubator are interconnected by at least one pillar. At least a portion of the cart and the MRD are configured to fit together such that at least a portion of the incubator is reversibly housed within the MRD, and further at least a portion of the base is reversibly housed within at least one recess.

公开(公告)号：US20170181912A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US15457546

申请日：2017-03-13

Applicant: Aspect Imaging Ltd.

Inventor： Uri RAPOPORT ,  Itzchak RABINOVITZ ,  Shmuel AZULAY

IPC: A61G11/00 ,  G01R33/422 ,  A61B5/055

Abstract: A neonate incubator for positioning a neonate within a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device is provided. The neonate incubator can include: a proximal end and a distal end; a radio frequency (RF) shielding door coupled to the distal end, the RF shielding door to mate with a bore of the MRI device to provide RF shielding; and a RF channel that extends along an axis that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the neonate incubator from an interior chamber of the neonate incubator through the RF shielding door, the RF channel having a length to width ratio of at least 5 to 1.

公开(公告)号：US20160166353A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US15041274

申请日：2016-02-11

Applicant: ASPECT IMAGING LTD.

Inventor： Uri RAPOPORT ,  Aryeh BATT

IPC: A61B90/30 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B90/20

CPC classification number: A61B90/30 ,  A61B5/0035 ,  A61B5/0071 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B6/508 ,  A61B6/5247 ,  A61B8/5261 ,  A61B90/20 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61B2090/306 ,  A61B2090/373 ,  A61B2090/3762 ,  A61B2090/378

Abstract: The present invention provides an imaging system having an imaging device for imaging at least a portion of an animal; said imaging device selected from a group consisting of X-ray computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), fluorescence and phosphorescence microscopy (FPM) and any combination thereof; consisting of CT, computer-assisted tomography; IR, rendered images comprising infrared light spectroscopy; PET, positron emission tomography; fluorescence and phosphorescence microscopy, a Raman spectroscopic imaging system, ultrasound and any combination thereof.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种成像系统，其具有用于对动物的至少一部分进行成像的成像装置; 所述成像装置选自由X射线计算机断层摄影（CT），正电子发射断层摄影（PET），单光子发射计算机断层摄影（SPECT），荧光和磷光显微镜（FPM）及其任何组合组成的组中; 由CT，计算机辅助断层摄影组成; IR，包括红外光谱的渲染图像; PET，正电子发射断层扫描; 荧光和磷光显微镜，拉曼光谱成像系统，超声波及其任何组合。

公开(公告)号：US20160089055A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14892209

申请日：2014-05-21

Applicant: ASPECT IMAGING LTD.

Inventor： Uri RAPOPORT

IPC: A61B5/055 ,  G01R33/28 ,  G01R33/34 ,  A61G11/00 ,  G01R33/30

CPC classification number: A61B5/0555 ,  A61B2017/00911 ,  A61B2503/045 ,  A61F7/00 ,  A61G11/00 ,  A61G11/002 ,  A61G11/005 ,  A61G13/02 ,  A61G13/104 ,  A61M2202/0208 ,  G01R33/288 ,  G01R33/30 ,  G01R33/34 ,  G01R33/3806

Abstract: A maneuverable RF coil assembly, useful for being maneuvered at both positions: (i) over at least a portion of a neonate immobilized within a cradle at time of MR imaging; and (ii) below or aside the cradle when it is not required for imaging. The maneuverable RF coil assembly comprises at least one RF coil and maneuvering mechanism. The maneuvering mechanism comprises both: (i) a linear reciprocating mechanism for approaching or otherwise drawing away at least one coil to and from the neonate; and (ii) tilting mechanism for placing at least one coil away from the neonate.

Abstract translation: 一种可操作的RF线圈组件，可用于在两个位置操纵：（i）在MR成像时固定在支架内的至少一部分新生儿; 和（ii）在不需要成像时在底座或旁边的摇篮。 机动RF线圈组件包括至少一个RF线圈和操纵机构。 操纵机构包括：（i）线性往复机构，用于接近或以其他方式将至少一个线圈从新生儿中抽出; 和（ii）用于将至少一个线圈放置于新生儿的倾斜机构。

公开(公告)号：US20160061925A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14840003

申请日：2015-08-30

Applicant: ASPECT IMAGING LTD.

Inventor： Uri RAPOPORT

IPC: G01R33/58 ,  G01R33/48 ,  G01R33/50

CPC classification number: G01R33/58 ,  G01R33/50

Abstract: A method for automatic determination of optimal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) acquisition parameters for imaging in an MRI instrument a sample containing two types of tissue, tissue A and tissue B, wherein said method comprises: determining T1A, T2A, T1B, T2B, ρA, and ρB, where ρ represents the density of NMR-active nuclei being probed; setting initial values of TR and TE; determining the signal intensities SA and SB from the equation S=ρE1E2, where E1=1−e−TR/T1 and E2=e−TE/T2; calculating the contrast-to-noise ratio for tissue A in the presence of tissue B (CNRAB) from the equation CNR AB = P  ( S A - S B ) T R , where P is a proportionality constant; and, determining optimal values of TR and TE that yield a maximum value of CNRAB(TR,TE). In other embodiments of the invention, the method includes optimization of additional acquisition parameters. An MRI system in which the method is implemented so that acquisition parameters can be optimized without any intervention by the system operator is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动确定最佳磁共振成像（MRI）获取参数的方法，用于在MRI仪器中成像含有两种类型的组织，组织A和组织B的样品，其中所述方法包括：确定T1A，T2A，T1B，T2B，＆rgr ; A和＆rgr; B，其中＆rgr; 表示被探测的核磁共振活性核的密度; 设定TR和TE的初始值; 从等式S =＆rgr; E1E2确定信号强度SA和SB，其中E1 = 1-e-TR / T1和E2 = e-TE / T2; 在组织B（CNRAB）的存在下，从方程式CNR AB = P（S A-S B）T R计算组织A的对比度信噪比，其中P是比例常数; 并且确定产生CNRAB（TR，TE）的最大值的TR和TE的最佳值。 在本发明的其它实施例中，该方法包括优化额外的采集参数。 还公开了一种MRI系统，其中实施该方法使得获取参数可以在没有系统操作者的任何干预的情况下被优化。

公开(公告)号：US20150335261A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-26

申请号：US14709512

申请日：2015-05-12

Applicant: ASPECT IMAGING LTD.

Inventor： Uri RAPOPORT

IPC: A61B5/055 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G01R33/3815 ,  G01R33/30 ,  G01R33/383

CPC classification number: A61B5/055 ,  A61B5/4255 ,  G01R33/307 ,  G01R33/3802 ,  G01R33/3806 ,  G01R33/3815 ,  G01R33/383

Abstract: Devices and methods for providing an adjustable open-bore magnetic resonance device (MRD) that enable personalized accommodation for users of different sizes. The MRD includes a first main magnetic source and a second main magnetic source in a face-to-face orientation. The magnetic sources are separated by a distance that is adjustable by way of an endoskeletal height adjuster. In some embodiments, a superconducting electromagnet coiled around an oval defines the magnetic volume of interest. In such embodiments, the perimeter of the oval includes a plurality of trapezoid elements housing the coil of the electromagnet, and the trapezoid elements can be moved outwards and inwards relative to the oval's center in the plane of the oval.

Abstract translation: 用于提供可调节的开孔磁共振装置（MRD）的装置和方法，其能够为不同尺寸的用户提供个性化的住宿。 MRD包括面对面取向的第一主磁源和第二主磁源。 磁源分开一段可通过内骨骼高度调节器调节的距离。 在一些实施例中，缠绕在椭圆圈上的超导电磁体限定感兴趣的磁体积。 在这种实施例中，椭圆的周边包括容纳电磁体的线圈的多个梯形元件，并且梯形元​​件可以相对于椭圆的平面中的椭圆的中心向外和向内移动。

公开(公告)号：US20150253400A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14623039

申请日：2015-02-16

Applicant: ASPECT IMAGING LTD.

Inventor： Uri RAPOPORT

IPC: G01R33/38

CPC classification number: G01R33/3804 ,  G01R33/422 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A thermo-isolating jacket for a magnetic resonance device (MRD). The thermo-isolating jacket is configured to be positioned in an atmospheric pressure, temperature changing environment. The thermo-isolating jacket provides a passive temperature insulating device to be placed on the outer side of the MRD. The thermo-isolating jacket insulates the MRD from external environment temperature fluctuations during its operation.

Abstract translation: 用于磁共振装置（MRD）的热隔离套管。 热隔离套管构造成位于大气压，变温环境中。 热隔离套管提供被放置在MRD外侧的被动温度绝缘装置。 热隔离套管在操作期间将MRD与外部环境温度波动隔离。