Head holder for magnetic resonance imaging/spectroscopy system

Apparatus for positioning the head of the a user in a fixed position relative to an MR imaging/spectroscopy system comprising:

• a flexible head band adapted to be worn around the head of the user, said band having a pair of ends which are separable from each other;
• means adjustably coupling the ends of the band together;
• and
• head gear including a helmet having a front facial opening and adapted to be worn on the head of the user and a ball joint structure coupled with the band for adjustably positioning the band in an operative position with reference to the head of the user.

A head holder apparatus for a magnetic resonance imaging/spectroscopy unit comprising:

• a helmet adapted to be worn on the head of a user, said helmet having a front facial opening, a rear portion and a pair of side portions, the rear portion and side portions being integral with each other;
• a flexible head band;
• first means for shiftably connecting the band to the rear portion of the helmet;
• second means for shiftably connecting the head band to the side portions of the helmet;
• third means for adjustably mounting the band on the head of the user;
• and
• fourth means coupled with the band for adjustably positioning the band in an operative location with reference to the facial opening of the helmet, said first means including a stabilizing bar adjustably secured to the rear portion.

A head holder apparatus for a magnetic resonance imaging/spectroscopy unit comprising:

• a helmet adapted to be worn on the head of a user, said helmet having a front facial opening, a rear portion and a pair of side portions, the rear portion and side portions being integral with each other;
• a flexible head band;
• first means for shiftably connecting the band to the rear portion of the helmet;
• second means for shiftably connecting the head band to the side portions of the helmet;
• third means for adjustably mounting the band on the head of the user;
• and
• fourth means coupled with the band for adjustably positioning the band in an operative location with reference to the facial opening of the helmet, said first means including an upright bar having a vertical slot therein, and further comprising a fastener for insertion in said slot for adjustable attachment of the bar to said helmet in a position relative to the head band.

A head holder apparatus for a magnetic resonance imaging/spectroscopy unit comprising:

• a helmet adapted to be worn on the head of a user said helmet having a front facial opening, a rear portion and a pair of side portions, the rear portion and side portions being integral with each other;
• a flexible head band;
• first means for shiftably connecting the band to the rear portion of the helmet;
• second means for shiftably connecting the head band to the side portions of the helmet;
• third means for adjustably mounting the band on the head of the user;
• fourth means coupled with the band for adjustably positioning the band in an operative location with reference to the facial opening of the helmet;
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• means on the helmet for securing the helmet to said imaging/spectroscopy unit.

A head holder apparatus for a magnetic resonance imaging/spectroscopy unit comprising:

• a helmet adapted to be worn on the head of a user, said helmet having a front facial opening, a rear portion and a pair of side portions, the rear portion and side portions being integral with each other;
• a flexible head band;
• first means for shiftably connecting the band to the rear portion of the helmet;
• second means for shiftably connecting the head band to the side portions of the helmet;
• third means for adjustably mounting the band on the head of the user;
• and
• fourth means coupled with the band for adjustably positioning the band in an operative location with reference to the facial opening of the helmet, said second means including a universal joint.

A head holder apparatus for a magnetic resonance imaging/spectroscopy unit comprising:

• a helmet adapted to be worn on the head of a user, said helmet having a front facial opening, a rear portion and a pair of side portions, the rear portion and side portions being integral with each other;
• a flexible head band;
• first means for shiftably connecting the band to the rear portion of the helmet;
• second means for shiftably connecting the head band to the side portions of the helmet;
• third means for adjustably mounting the band on the head of the user;
• and
• fourth means coupled with the band for adjustably positioning the band in an operative location with reference to the facial opening of the helmet, the second means including a ball joint for each side portion respectively, of the helmet.