Abstract: Head coil systems and methods involving a plurality of portions, each portion of the plurality of portions having a magnetically conductive receiver coil and a frame configured to accommodate the magnetically conductive receiver coil, and each portion of the plurality of portions configured to couple and decouple with another portion of the plurality of portions; at least one coupling feature configured to at least one of couple, lock, unlock, and decouple at least one portion of the plurality of portions in relation to another at least one portion of the plurality of portions, the at least one coupling feature having a forward coupling feature and an aft coupling feature; and a tilting feature configured to dispose at least one portion of the plurality of portions at an angle in relation to a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting an MR incompatible object in an MR environment is provided. One or more sensors of a detection system continuously scan for MR-incompatible objects. When an object is detected in the vicinity of the MRI, a warning system in communication with the detection system provides a warning. The detection system may also determine whether the object is in a defined warning zone, safety zone, or critical safety zone. A warning is issued if the object is in the warning zone. The main magnetic field of the MRI is removed if the object is in the safety or critical safety zone. Further safety measures may also be deployed.

Abstract: A system and method for increased safety of an MRI system is provided. The system includes a rampable main magnet of the MRI system, a main magnet power control for ramping the magnet on and off and a safety device in communication with the main magnet power control, wherein the safety device links the main magnet power control to a safety procedure. The method includes providing a safety device in communication with a power control of a rampable main magnet of the MRI system, wherein the power control ramps the main magnet on and off, and the safety device implements a safety procedure in response to the power control of the magnet.

Abstract: A support stand for supporting a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner while in operation. A MRI scanner includes a cylindrical housing having a lateral surface extending parallel to a horizontal patient bore to encapsulate a main cylindrical magnet. The cylindrical housing defines a longitudinal footprint dimension and a lateral footprint dimension. The support stand includes a base and a plurality of pillars extending upright from the base. Each respective pillar includes a first end mounted to the base and an opposing second end. The support stand also includes a vibration isolator mounted at the second end of the respective pillars to support the lateral surface of the cylindrical housing. The respective vibration isolators minimize transmission of environment borne vibrations to the MRI scanner or minimize transmission of MRI scanner generated vibrations to the environment.

Abstract: A support stand for supporting a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner while in operation. A MRI scanner includes a cylindrical housing having a lateral surface extending parallel to a horizontal patient bore to encapsulate a main cylindrical magnet. The cylindrical housing defines a longitudinal footprint dimension and a lateral footprint dimension. The support stand includes a base and a plurality of pillars extending upright from the base. Each respective pillar includes a first end mounted to the base and an opposing second end. The support stand also includes a vibration isolator mounted at the second end of the respective pillars to support the lateral surface of the cylindrical housing. The respective vibration isolators minimize transmission of environment borne vibrations to the MRI scanner or minimize transmission of MRI scanner generated vibrations to the environment.