The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.

The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.

Date of Patent:
Nov. 15, 1994

Filed:

Aug. 07, 1992
Applicant:
Inventors:

Mirko I Hrovat, Brockton, MA (US);

Samuel Patz, Brookline, MA (US);

Yuly M Pulyer, Malden, MA (US);

Assignee:

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01R / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
324309 ;
Abstract

Apparatus and methods for performing MRI are disclosed wherein the encoding field has a multidimensional, preferably periodic, dependence. Two dimensional image information can be obtained without the necessity for switching the encoding field. Further, velocity information can be obtained. Preferred coil structures for providing preferred encoding fields are described.


Find Patent Forward Citations

Loading…