Patents Assigned to Magna-Lab Inc.
  • Catheter antenna for magnetic resonance imaging
    Patent number: 6915153
    Abstract: The magnetic resonance catheter antenna includes a first tube having a proximal end and a distal end. A litz wire has a first end and a second end and is looped within the first tube such that the first end and the second end are disposed at the proximal end. A guide wire is disposed within the first tube. A multifilament or solid wire may be used instead of a litz wire. At least the looped portion of the wire is insulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignees: Magna-Lab Inc., Mount Sinai School of Medicine of the City University of New York
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Minkoff, Valentin Fuster, Meir Shinnar, Zahi A. Fayad, Juan J. Badimon