Abstract: An apparatus and method may be provided utilizing electropermanent magnets (EPMs) to deliver either or both ultrasound and changing magnetic fields. The apparatus and method may be used to modulate neurons and/or transport materials in the nervous system of human or non-human animals.

Abstract: A device and method for imaging includes a magnetic resonance imaging system, and an oculus for inspection of a structure of interest. The oculus includes or is attached to at least one sensor for determining the location of the oculus with respect to the magnetic resonance imaging system or the structure of interest.

Abstract: Embodiments now disclosed herein provide an apparatus and method in which free radicals can be detected in a substance by MRI without changing the MRI static field.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus and methodologies image a subject using an MRI, wherein the imaging apparatus contains only a single sided device for the purposes of imaging structures in the subject.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for accessing and imaging at least one body part of interest may position a subject in an imaging system to partially encloses the subject and partially expose the subject, and access at least one body part of the subject that is exposed outside the imaging system for a procedure. The at least one exposed body part is positioned to be imaged by the imaging system.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a template-former, a growth template, having a surface area containing three-dimensional features; a container which includes or retains electrolytes or other fluids from which materials are deposited, removed, or modified onto the growth template or to a structure-in-production; and a computer to plan and control said deposition, removal, or modification.

Abstract: A method is provided for detecting tumors and other lesions or structures of interest in parts of human or non-human animals without administering extrinsic contrast materials, using MRI systems that incorporate electropermanent magnets (“EPMs”). The method may include comparing of the spin decay characteristics of the tissues at the quasi-static field and the different quasi-static field to differentiate the types of tissues.

Abstract: A method and apparatus generate electrical currents and/or voltage in tissue using particles composed of liquid crystals and magnetic particles.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide a biopsy tool and methodologies for obtain biopsies and/or a tool and methodology that may be used to add material to a subject's tissue.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of fabricating magnetic structures utilizing nanocomposites to build bulk magnetic materials, with controlled magnetic alignments are provided. The method includes application of an editing tool, such as a laser, for patterning an editable structure that mounted on an electrically conductive substrate and filling the pattern with solid materials to create the magnetic structures.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an apparatus and method of removing tissue from a body of a human or non-human animal. The disclosed embodiments includes a tool that may have a cutting edge to drill into tissue.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for pelvic imaging using a saddle shaped magnetic resonance imaging system.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods safely apply electric fields deep in a body by selectively actuating multiple magnetic modules about the body sequentially in time to modulate tissue. The electric field induced in regions of the body from such actuations may have a different frequency, depending on the depth of the region.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an apparatus and method for imaging breast tissue of a subject, wherein a subject is positioned on a structure so that at least a portion of the subject's body is supported by the structure, magnetic resonance imaging is performed on the portion of the subject's body using an MRI system including a plurality of MRI coils positioned in proximity to the structure, wherein, while the portion of the subject's body is positioned upon the structure, breast tissue of the subject's body is compressed in the proximity of plurality of MRI coils.

Abstract: Methodologies and mechanisms are provided for introducing one or more magnetizable particles introduced non-invasively into one or more body structures containing nervous tissue in a subject, directing, guiding, transporting, focusing and/or concentrating the one or more particles using at least one image-guidance component in proximity to the one or more body structures which can direct the one or more particles within the one or more body structures, and modulating, using at least one activation component, the one or more particles to modulate neuronal function in the one or more body structures of the subject.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for implementing feedback control of the electropermanent magnets and also collecting information about magnetic fields emanating from a volume of interest containing a living being

Abstract: A method and apparatus generate electrical currents and/or voltage in tissue using devices composed of liquid crystals and magnetic particles. An instrument applies one or more magnetic fields to the devices to produce electrical energy.

Abstract: Devices and methods for sorting cells are provided that use a holder with cells adherent to a material whose adhesive properties are affected by light, a pixelated light-generating array, and a pixelated photosensitive array. Selected cells can be released from the adhesive layer after illumination of the adhesive layer by the light-generating array.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for manufacturing particles. The apparatus and method may be implemented in a roll-to-roll fashion for continuous or intermittent production of particles, using membranes passing from station to station propelled by rollers.

Abstract: A method of fabrication produces one or more functional microparticles using a parallel pore working piece. In one embodiment, the method forms a particle that includes a segment for the oxidation of a biofuel (such as glucose) and the reduction of oxygen. The particle may be synthesized in a structure with defined and parallel, uniform, thin pores that completely penetrate the structure. Further, the functional microparticle may be configured to reside in a human or animal body or cell such that it may be self-contained fuel cell having an anode, a cathode, a separator membrane, and a magnetic component. In other embodiments, the functional microparticles may deliver energy or therapeutic materials in the body.