Patents by Inventor R. Seth Smith

R. Seth Smith has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Open architecture magnetic resonance imaging superconducting magnet assembly
    Patent number: 5696476
    Abstract: A passively shimmed open architecture magnetic resonance imaging magnet utilizing separated superconducting coil assemblies with open space between including means to obtain a uniform magnetic field in the open space by shaped ferromagnetic bands in the bore of the magnets, the shaping including an axial notch and circumferential holes for attaching passive shims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Timothy John Havens, R. Seth Smith