Patents Examined by Shawra J. Shaw
  • Rigidized gradient coil
    Patent number: 5630415
    Abstract: A gradient coil assembly for a magnetic resonance imaging device is disclosed. The gradient coil assembly includes a web of interconnected fibs fixed to the gradient coil former to rigidize the gradient coil former. The rigidized gradient coil former is less susceptible to vibration, thus minimizing the acoustical noise generated by the gradient coil assembly during the MRI operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Leon Kaufman