Atholl A Gibson

Title: Atholl A. Gibson and His NMR Coil Invention.

Introduction

Atholl A. Gibson is an inventor associated with Bryan, Texas. His patent work concerns nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology, including remote sensing applications that can examine selected regions within an object.

Latest Patents

Gibson is credited with 1 patent: “Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Apparatus Having Semitoroidal RF Coil for Use.” The invention describes an improved NMR apparatus for topical magnetic resonance spectroscopy and other remote sensing applications. Its semitoroidal radio-frequency coil produces an alternating magnetic field at a distance from the coil’s poles, enabling measurements of selected regions inside an object, including human and other living subjects.

The coil is designed to be relatively insensitive to magnetic interference from metallic objects behind it, making it suitable for conventional and superconducting NMR magnets. It can also be constructed to emit little or no excess radio-frequency electric field, helping avoid dielectric heating and other unwanted interactions with the sample.

Career Highlights

Gibson’s documented patent contribution focuses on improving the reach and practical use of NMR measurements. The invention addresses magnetic interference and excess electric-field effects, two considerations relevant to sensing and spectroscopy.

Collaborations

The patent record identifies Eiichi Fukushima and Stephen B. Roeder as Gibson’s coworkers. The assignee is The United States of America as Represented by the United States.

Conclusion

Atholl A. Gibson’s patent describes a semitoroidal NMR coil designed to support remote measurements while reducing interference and unwanted electric-field effects.