Johannes M Van Eggermond

Title: Innovations of Johannes M Van Eggermond

Introduction

Johannes M Van Eggermond is a notable inventor based in Bridgeport, CT (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of medical imaging, particularly in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). With a total of 2 patents, his work has advanced the capabilities of MRI technology.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a "Method and apparatus for MR imaging." This invention is specifically designed for in vivo cardiac MR imaging. It effectively rejects data acquired during periods of arrhythmia while maintaining the magnetic fields and pulsing of the RF coils during such periods. Data acquisition is resumed after M cycles of regular periods, and after remeasuring the data acquired during N cycles prior to the occurrence of the arrhythmia, where M and N are integers preferably from 1 to 5. The average timing can periodically be recalculated to compensate for slow changes in cardiac rate.

Another significant patent is the "Method and arrangement for determining a nuclear magnetization." This invention relates to a method and system for determining an image of a nuclear magnetization distribution in a body. In known methods, particularly in nuclear spin echo techniques, a resonance signal is generated which has high dynamics. The method according to the invention applies non-linear place-dependent or frequency-dependent dephasing within a spectroscopy distribution, resulting in a generated resonance signal with a much smaller amplitude. The non-linear dephasing can be achieved through excitation pulses and/or subsequent nuclear spin echo pulses, which have a frequency spectrum with a non-linear phase characteristic.

Career Highlights

Johannes M Van Eggermond has worked with prominent companies such as U.S. Philips Corporation and North American Philips Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in the field of medical imaging technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with notable individuals, including Johannes H Den Boef and Cornelis M Van Uijen. These collaborations have likely enriched his work and led to innovative advancements in MRI technology.

Conclusion

Johannes M Van Eggermond's contributions to MRI technology through his patents demonstrate his commitment to advancing medical imaging. His work continues to influence the field and improve diagnostic capabilities.