Patent ID: 6788057
Filing Date: 2004-09-07
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
An open MRI gradient coil set for imaging an object, said coil set comprising:a uniplanar Z-gradient coil configured to extend along the longitudinal axis of an object; a biplanar X-gradient coil extending perpendicularly to said uniplanar Z-gradient coil in each of a first plane and a second plane; and a biplanar Y-gradient coil extending perpendicularly to said uniplanar Z-gradient coil in each of the first plane and the second plane, the first plane and the second plane being generally parallel to one another and separated by a gap, wherein said coils are configured to allow insertion of at least a portion of the object in the gap between the first plane and the second plane having said biplanar X-gradient and Y-gradient coils, and said coil set together forming an open Z-axis face opposite said Z-gradient coil, said open Z-axis face extending the length of the longitudinal axis.