Abstract: In order to improve both spatial resolution and sensitivity for brain research and clinical activity, we have designed a combined PET/MRI insert for brain scanning, referred to herein as a “BrainPET insert” that can be fit onto and into a suitable MRI system. The BrainPET Insert comprises, in order, a receive (Rx) coil positioned within and adjacent to a transmit (Tx) coil and a PET ring, wherein both the Rx coil and the Tx coil are within the PET ring.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 13, 2020
Date of Patent:
April 23, 2024
Assignee:
Sino Canada Health Engineering Research Institute (Hefei) Ltd
Inventors:
Andrew Goertzen, John Saunders, James Schellenberg, Ryan Sparkes, Gong Zhang
Abstract: Apparatus for imaging during surgical procedures includes an operating room for the surgical procedure and an MRI for obtaining images periodically through the surgical procedure by moving the magnet up to the table. The magnet wire is formed of a superconducting material such as magnesium di-boride or Niobium-Titanium which is cooled by a vacuum cryocooling system to superconductivity without use of liquid helium. The magnet weighs less than 1 to 2 tonne and has a floor area in the range 15 to 35 sq feet so that it can be carried on the floor by a support system having an air cushion covering the base area of the magnet having side skirts so as to spread the weight over the entire base area. The magnet remains in the room during surgery and is powered off to turn off the magnetic field when in the second position remote from the table.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 20, 2020
Date of Patent:
May 23, 2023
Assignee:
Sino Canada Health Engineering Research Institute (Hefei) Ltd.
Inventors:
Gong Zhang, Haoqin Zhu, Gordon A. Klimenko, Darrell Van Mol, John Saunders
Abstract: Apparatus for imaging during surgical procedures includes an operating room for the surgical procedure and an MRI for obtaining images periodically through the surgical procedure by moving the magnet up to the table. The magnet wire is formed of a superconducting material such as magnesium di-boride or Niobium-Titanium which is cooled by a vacuum cryocooling system to superconductivity without use of liquid helium. The magnet weighs less than 1 to 2 tonne and has a floor area in the range 15 to 35 sq feet so that it can be carried on the floor by a support system having an air cushion covering the base area of the magnet having side skirts so as to spread the weight over the entire base area. The magnet remains in the room during surgery and is powered off to turn off the magnetic field when in the second position remote from the table.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 20, 2020
Date of Patent:
June 28, 2022
Assignee:
Sino Canada Health Engineering Research Institute (Hefei) Ltd.
Inventors:
Gong Zhang, John Saunders, Gordon A. Klimenko, Darrell Van Mol
Abstract: Apparatus for imaging during surgical procedures includes an operating room for the surgical procedure and an MRI for obtaining images periodically through the surgical procedure by moving the magnet up to the table. The magnet wire is formed of a superconducting material such as magnesium di-boride or Niobium-Titanium which is cooled by a vacuum cryocooling system to superconductivity without use of liquid helium. The magnet weighs less than 1 to 2 tonne and has a floor area in the range 15 to 35 sq feet so that it can be carried on the floor by a support system having an air cushion covering the base area of the magnet having side skirts so as to spread the weight over the entire base area. The magnet remains in the room during surgery and is powered off to turn off the magnetic field when in the second position remote from the table.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 20, 2020
Date of Patent:
April 27, 2021
Assignee:
Sino Canada Health Engineering Research Institute (Hefei) Ltd.
Inventors:
Gordon A. Klimenko, Darrell Van Mol, John Saunders, Gong Zhang