18158547. MAGNETIC RESONANCE SYSTEMS HAVING ULTRA-WIDE BORES AND PATIENT SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES WITH PRECISE POSITIONING simplified abstract (GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC)
MAGNETIC RESONANCE SYSTEMS HAVING ULTRA-WIDE BORES AND PATIENT SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES WITH PRECISE POSITIONING
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Inventor(s)
Thomas Kwok-Fah Foo of Clifton Park NY (US)
Robert D. Darrow of Glenville NY (US)
MAGNETIC RESONANCE SYSTEMS HAVING ULTRA-WIDE BORES AND PATIENT SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES WITH PRECISE POSITIONING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18158547 titled 'MAGNETIC RESONANCE SYSTEMS HAVING ULTRA-WIDE BORES AND PATIENT SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES WITH PRECISE POSITIONING
The abstract describes a magnetic resonance (MR) system with a bore diameter of 80 centimeters (cm) or greater and a patient support assembly including a table and carriage assembly for moving the table in at least two degrees-of-freedom.
- Magnet assembly with a bore diameter of 80 cm or greater
- Patient support assembly with a table and carriage assembly
- Table can accommodate a subject and be positioned in the bore
- Carriage assembly can drive the table in at least two degrees-of-freedom
Potential Applications: - Medical imaging for larger patients - Research in the field of magnetic resonance imaging
Problems Solved: - Accommodating larger patients for MR imaging - Providing flexibility in positioning patients within the bore
Benefits: - Improved imaging capabilities for a wider range of patients - Enhanced research opportunities in MR imaging
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced MR System for Large Patients This technology can be used in hospitals, research institutions, and imaging centers to cater to the imaging needs of larger patients, potentially increasing patient satisfaction and research capabilities in the field of MR imaging.
Questions about MR System with Large Bore: 1. How does the bore diameter impact the quality of imaging in the MR system? The larger bore diameter allows for better imaging of larger patients and provides more flexibility in patient positioning, potentially improving image quality. 2. What are the advantages of having a patient support assembly with a table and carriage assembly in an MR system? The patient support assembly allows for precise positioning of patients within the bore, enhancing imaging accuracy and patient comfort.
Original Abstract Submitted
A magnetic resonance (MR) system is provided. The MR system includes a magnet assembly defining a bore, wherein the bore has a diameter of 80 centimeter (cm) or greater, and a patient support assembly. The patient support assembly includes a table configured to accommodate a subject and configured to be positioned at least partially in the bore, and a carriage assembly attachable to the table and configured to drive the table to move in at least two degrees-of-freedom.
