Patent ID: 6798204
Filing Date: 2004-09-28
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A method of configuration of an RF local MRI coil which images the human body comprising the steps of:(a) forming a first conductive pattern on a front surface of the insulating substrate to provide a resonant antenna sensitive to NMR signals; (b) forming a second conductive pattern on a rear surface of the insulating substrate in alignment with the first conductive pattern over substantially the entire area of the second conductive pattern where the second conductive pattern is a substantial duplicate of the first conductive pattern; (c) attaching signal terminals to the first conductive pattern to conduct an NMR signal to an MRI machine for processing; and (d) joining the conductive patterns by a plurality of direct-current passing conductors through holes in the insulating substrate wherein the conductors provide a direct short circuit between the first conductive pattern and the second conductive pattern.