Open MRI magnet
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1. An open MRI magnet which is comprised of:
- a support means being a pivot connection means;
a pair of superconductive coil assemblies substantially located at a distance from each other to provide a gap between said assemblies, said coil assemblies are further comprised of at least two superconductor coils, a support ring means rigidly attached to and spanning said coils, a shell means rigidly attached to said support ring means, and a thermal shield means; and
a coil assembly support means rigidly attached to said coil assemblies and having a pivot means such that said pivot means contacts and rotates in said pivot connection means.
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Abstract
In an open MRI magnet, the magnet is capable of being rotated such that a patient can be imaged while either lying down or standing up. The open MRI magnet is rotated about a pivot located upon a pedestal.
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1. An open MRI magnet which is comprised of:
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a support means being a pivot connection means; a pair of superconductive coil assemblies substantially located at a distance from each other to provide a gap between said assemblies, said coil assemblies are further comprised of at least two superconductor coils, a support ring means rigidly attached to and spanning said coils, a shell means rigidly attached to said support ring means, and a thermal shield means; and a coil assembly support means rigidly attached to said coil assemblies and having a pivot means such that said pivot means contacts and rotates in said pivot connection means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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