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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120068710 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE DEVICE, REFLECTOR ARRAY AND HIGH-FREQUENCY SHIELD SYSTEM FOR A MAGNETIC RESONANCE DEVICE A magnetic resonance device with a measurement chamber, an antenna arrangement that has a plurality of antenna elements arranged at least in certain areas around the measurement chamber, a gradient coil system arranged outside the antenna arrangement as seen from the me... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120007599 | UPPER STACK FOR A NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROMETER APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF OPERATING A NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROMETER APPARATUS An upper stack for a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer apparatus includes a cryostat having one or more chambers for holding samples in a frozen state. A sample loading tube that also allows He delivery extends to the cryostat, and a sample changer mechanism is di... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120001636 | CAPILLARY CARTRIDGE FOR MINIATURIZED NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE (NMR) DEVICES A shim coil assembly for positioning shim coils in a narrow gap between magnetic poles of miniature NMR devices around the magnetic center includes electric traces on multiple levels of printed circuit board layers in various, overlapping configurations. Mirror image sh... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110204894 | Analysis system with GPC and NMR spectroscopy coupling, in particular for the analysis of samples having polymers An analysis system (1) for the analysis of a sample, comprises a gel permeation chromatograph (14) that is coupled with a nuclear magnetic resonance(=NMR) spectrometer. The chromatograph (14) has a gel permeation chromatography(=GPC) separating colu... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110199086 | OPEN-TYPE MRI APPARATUS, AND OPEN-TYPE SUPERCONDUCTING MRI APPARATUS Provided is an open-type MRI apparatus comprising a pair of magnetic field generating means arranged to face each other across a space for imaging an object, static magnetic field generating means holding means for holding the pair of static magnetic field generating me... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110156703 | System For Combining Magnetic Resonance Imaging With Particle-Based Radiation Systems for Image Guided Radiation Therapy A hybrid MRI-particle-based therapy system can include as components both a particle radiation therapy system configured to apply a charged particle beam to a region of application in a predetermined direction and also a MRI system including a magnetic field generator f... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110074424 | CUSHION FOR A PATIENT BED IN A MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS An MRT acquisition can be simplified by a method, an MRT apparatus and a support, for example a cushion, for a magnetic resonance tomography examination, that has at least one positioning aid for a heel of the patient and that has at least one positioning aid for the he... | 03/31/2011 |
| 20110018538 | NMR DEVICE FOR DETECTION OF ANALYTES This invention relates generally to detection devices having one or more small wells each surrounded by, or in close proximity to, an NMR micro coil, each well containing a liquid sample with magnetic nanoparticles that self-assemble or disperse in the presence of a tar... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20100232649 | Locating Device for a Magnetic Resonance System The present utility model provides a locating device for a magnetic resonance system comprising an image sensor, an image display for displaying images acquired by the abovementioned image sensor, and a locator, which locator has at least one locating mark. There is no ... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100188087 | SAMPLE HOLDING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR HOLDING A RODENT OR AN MR PHANTOM IN AN MRT DEVICE A sample holding device, adapted for holding a sample, like a rodent or an MR phantom sample in a magnet bore of a magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) device, comprises a sample carrier being adapted for an arrangement in the bore of the MRT device, wherein the sample c... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100156422 | Automated transport device for NMR measuring samples, cryo-magnetic system with automated transport device, transport container for an automated transport device and method for conveying an NMR measuring sample A transport device for conveying an object to be transported (18) between an input point (A) and a supply point (Z), where the object to be transported (18) can be supplied to an RT tube (4) of a cryostat (1), wherein the input point (A) is b... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100072999 | Device and method for positioning a small animal for an MRI measurement A device used in performing imaging magnetic resonance measurements (=MRI) in a Region of Interest (ROI) (9) of a small animal (3) with an MRI magnet system (7), with a cradle (5) on which the small animal (3) is lying, and with a radi... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100066374 | SAMPLE ANALYZER AND SAMPLING SYSTEM A spectroscopic sample analysis apparatus includes an actively controlled heat exchanger in serial fluid communication with a spectroscopic analyzer, and a controller communicably coupled to the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is disposed downstream of a fluid handle... | 03/18/2010 |
| 20100001730 | ENHANCED FILL-FACTOR NMR COILS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS An NMR probe which includes a probe matrix (24) having a void sample (28) volume therein. A conductive coil (16, 26) can be at least partially embedded in the probe matrix (24). By embedding the conductive coil (16, 26) in the probe ma... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20090289633 | POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR A MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM A Magnetic Resonance Imaging System consisting of a magnet (10) with a U-shaped frame (15), whose pole faces define an open magnetic imaging area [R] for a patient, and a magnetic field generator (17) that is controlled to generate magnetic fields i... | 11/26/2009 |
| 20090289632 | APPARATUS FOR APPLICATION OF A MAGNETIC FIELD TO A SAMPLE Disclosed is an apparatus for application of a magnetic field to a sample, in particular an elongated sample. At least in places, the apparatus has magnetic bodies which are arranged such that they can rotate with respect to one another and have, and leave open, a commo... | 11/26/2009 |
| 20090256573 | Magnetic resonance imaging system, apparatus and associated methods In one aspect, a magnet comprising a pair of pole supports spaced apart from one another and extending in a generally horizontal direction. The magnet includes a pair of flux return members extending between the pole supports so as to define a frame, each of the flux re... | 10/15/2009 |
| 20090212776 | NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND MEASURING METHOD USING THE SAME An NMR measurement apparatus adopts a circulation flow scheme using a sample solution containing a high molecular compound representing a measuring object and a low molecular compound solution containing a low molecular compound representing a ligand. The measurement ap... | 08/27/2009 |
| 20090189608 | Patient table for use in magnetic resonance system The present utility model discloses a patient table for a magnetic resonance system, said magnetic resonance system also comprises a body coil, and said patient table comprises a table board and supporting means for supporting said table board, which table board is loca... | 07/30/2009 |
| 20090167305 | MRI test fixture In one example, a magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) system comprises a magnetic resonance imaging assembly defining a gap region, a transmitting coil proximate the gap region, and at least one test coil separate from the transmitting coil. The at least one coil is ... | 07/02/2009 |
| 20090146661 | Apparatus of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Measurement By Using Circulation Flow For Sample Condition Control An apparatus for nuclear magnetic resonance measurement includes a measurement portion having a magnet for applying a magnetic field to a sample, a bore within the magnet, a nuclear magnetic resonance probe disposed in the bore, and a container for retaining the sample ... | 06/11/2009 |
| 20090134869 | NMR device for detection of analytes This invention relates generally to detection devices having one or more small wells each surrounded by, or in close proximity to, an NMR micro coil, each well containing a liquid sample with magnetic nanoparticles that self-assemble or disperse in the presence of a tar... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090134868 | Magnet assembly A magnet assembly for use in carrying out nuclear magnetic resonance experiments on a body or sample. The assembly comprises a set of superconducting coils (12) within a cryostat, located about a bore, and arranged to generate a substantially uniform magnetic fie... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090128151 | Closure and System for NMR Sample Containers A selectively removable closure for closing the open end of an NMR sample tube having an open end and a closed end of the invention includes a cylindrical proximal first and a distal second portion, both portions substantially congruent to a central axis. The second por... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090128152 | SIMULTANEOUS MRI IMAGING OF MULTIPLE SUBJECTS A magnetic resonance scanner includes a main magnet (20) that generates a static magnetic field at least in a scanning region (14), and a gradient system (26, 28) that selectively imposes selected magnetic field gradients on the static magnetic fiel... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090072830 | Sample exchange device having a sample receptacle guided through a meandering path, in particular for an NMR spectrometer A sample exchange device (1), in particular, for an NMR spectrometer, comprising a circumferential chain (22), sample receptacles (7) which are disposed on the chain (22) at equal distances and are connected to each other via webs (23)... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090072829 | NMR Sample Tube Size Adapter An adapter of the invention for fitting an NMR sample tube having an outside diameter into an NMR spectrometer sample tube holder designed for a larger outside diameter sample tube includes a one-piece elongate cylinder having an upper portion and a lower portion. The l... | 03/19/2009 |
| 20090066333 | NMR Sample Tube An NMR sample tube for NMR measurement is provided. It includes a plug on both sides or one side of a sample to be measured, in an axial direction of the sample tube. The plug is adjusted to have magnetic susceptibility equal to or substantially equal to that of the sam... | 03/12/2009 |
| 20090021260 | Rotor drive apparatus and methods utilizing center-fed radial-outflow gas A rotor drive apparatus includes a rotor and a stator. The stator has a gas injection orifice located on the axis about which the rotor spins. The gas injection orifice communicates with a bearing gap formed between a tapered surface of the rotor and an axially spaced t... | 01/22/2009 |
| 20090009172 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE APPARATUS PATIENT SUPPORT An arrangement for supporting a patient in a magnetic resonance apparatus includes a platform that accommodates the patient for a magnetic resonance examination to be conducted, local coils for the magnetic resonance examination and fastening belts, with the fastening b... | 01/08/2009 |
| 20080297157 | DISCRETE MAGIC ANGLE TURNING SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND PROCESS FOR IN SITU MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY AND IMAGING Described are a “Discrete Magic Angle Turning” (DMAT) system, devices, and processes that combine advantages of both magic angle turning (MAT) and magic angle hopping (MAH) suitable, e.g., for in situ magnetic resonance spectroscopy and/or imaging. In an exemplary s... | 12/04/2008 |
| 20080290872 | Apparatus of nuclear magnetic resonance measurement for continuous sample injection A sample tube is used to ensure uniformity in a static magnetic field and uniformity in electromagnetic wave irradiation for NMR measurement for continuous sample injection. The sample tube is formed of a signal detecting tube having a length lying between 80% and 100% ... | 11/27/2008 |
| 20080224703 | Method and device for magnetic resonance analysis A device for NMR spectroscopy is disclosed. The device comprises a sealed capillary having therein a lock material.... | 09/18/2008 |
| 20080211505 | SAMPLE ANALYZER AND SAMPLING SYSTEM A spectroscopic sample analysis apparatus includes an actively controlled, direct contact heat exchanger in serial fluid communication with a spectroscopic analyzer, and a controller communicably coupled to the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is disposed downstream o... | 09/04/2008 |
| 20080204026 | NMR SPECTROMETER An object of the present invention is to solve the bending of an NMR probe and a room temperature shim coil so that they can be positioned easily. In the NMR spectrometer including split-pair magnets and a cross bore, a high rigidity straight pipe to which an NMR probe ... | 08/28/2008 |
| 20080169813 | GRADIENT MAGNETIC FIELD COIL UNIT, GANTRY FOR MRI APPARATUS, AND MRI APPARATUS Provided is a gradient magnetic field coil unit includes a main coil layer that has a main coil for generating a gradient magnetic field and is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, a shield coil layer that is attached to the outside of the main coil layer and ha... | 07/17/2008 |
| 20080169814 | High-Throughput Systems for Magic-Angle Spinning Nuclear Magnetic Resonance A solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance probe for use in a magnetic field having a plurality of isolated magic angle spinning modules positioned within the housing is disclosed. The housing is configured so that the plurality of magic angle spinning modules are located... | 07/17/2008 |
| 20080150534 | NMR SPECTROMETER AND METHOD OF NMR MEASUREMENT There is disclosed a microchip reactor-type apparatus for effecting organic synthesis and reactions. The apparatus can be used in combination with many analytical instruments. The apparatus has a magnet for producing a static magnetic field for NMR measurements, a sampl... | 06/26/2008 |
| 20080150524 | NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE MODULE A nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus that may be used in connection with a variety of different tools, including a down-hole side-wall coring tool as well as with manufacturing process controllers. In one embodiment, the nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus may includ... | 06/26/2008 |
| 20080136413 | NMR MAS Probe with Cryogenically Cooled Critical Circuit Components An NMR probe contains a metallic dewar for use in a high field magnet, the dewar characterized as having a major fraction of its inner wall made from an alloy whose weight composition includes at least 70% copper, less than 20% zinc, less than 10% nickel, less than 8% C... | 06/12/2008 |
