Patents by Inventor William L Spence

William L Spence 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).

  • RADIO FREQUENCY COIL ASSEMBLIES FOR MAGNETIC RESONANANCE IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THEM
    Publication number: 20240085505
    Abstract: A radio frequency coil assembly for an MRI system. A support structure extends between a first end and a second end in a first direction and between an inner surface and an opposite outer surface in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The support structure has channels that extend into the support structure in the second direction. An RF coil is configured to transmit and/or receive RF signals. The RF coil is supported by the outer surface of the support structure. The channels are at least partially positioned between the support structure and the RF coil in the first direction and are configured to convey a cooling medium to cool the support structure in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: GE Precision Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Edwin L. Legall, Louis J. Vannatta, Gaines Hartley, William J. Bonneau, Thomas K. Foo, Dan K. Spence
  • Dice rolling container
    Patent number: D430226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Frances Swan
    Inventor: William L Spence