Patent ID: 6163717
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: A61B,G01R

Abstract:
A dual magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) quadrature detection coil and support structure arrangement, comprising:a bottom portion;an upper portion comprising first and second upper sections, where each section has an aperture to receive a breast;eight leg portions connecting said top and bottom portions, wherein four leg portions are arranged around each aperture;a first RF quadrature detection coil having conductor winding portions positioned circumferentially about the aperture in the first upper section and conductor winding portions in each of four leg portions disposed around the aperture in the first upper section; anda second RF quadrature detection coil having conductor winding portions positioned circumferentially about the aperture in the second upper section and conductor winding portions in each of four leg portions disposed around the aperture in the second upper section.