SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING ONE OR MORE SUBJECTS
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1. An MRI system for imaging a subject comprising:
- a magnet assembly that includes a gradient coil having a hollow conducting wire; and
wherein the hollow conducting wire includes;
a body defining a passageway; and
one or more conductors disposed within the body around the passageway.
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Abstract
An MRI system for imaging a subject is provided. The MRI system includes a magnet assembly that includes a gradient coil having a hollow conducting wire. The hollow conducting wire includes a body defining a passageway, and one or more conductors disposed within the body around the passageway.
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21 Claims
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1. An MRI system for imaging a subject comprising:
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a magnet assembly that includes a gradient coil having a hollow conducting wire; and wherein the hollow conducting wire includes; a body defining a passageway; and one or more conductors disposed within the body around the passageway. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for magnetic resonance imaging a subject comprising:
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driving a gradient coil of a magnet assembly of an MRI system via a hollow conducting wire that includes; a body defining a passageway; and one or more conductors disposed within the body around the passageway. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A hollow conducting wire for driving a gradient coil of a magnet assembly of an MRI system, the hollow conducting wire comprising:
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a body defining a passageway; and one or more conductors disposed within the body around the passageway. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A gradient coil for a magnet assembly of an MRI system for imaging a subject, the gradient coil comprising:
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a hollow conducting wire for driving the gradient coil; and wherein the hollow conducting wire includes a body defining a passageway and one or more conductors disposed within the body around the passageway.
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