Pediatric-sized MEG helmet kit for children's brain imaging
This technology is a lightweight helmet designed specifically for children undergoing magnetoencephalography (MEG) brain scans, a non-invasive technique that maps brain activity by detecting tiny magnetic fields. The helmet shell weighs 450 grams or less, making it comfortable and practical for pediatric patients, and features standardized openings to hold the specialized magnetic field sensors used in MEG imaging. Because children's heads vary significantly in size and shape compared to adults, existing MEG equipment fits poorly, degrading scan quality and limiting clinical use. This helmet system addresses that gap by providing a properly fitted, sensor-ready enclosure designed around pediatric anatomy. It is intended for clinical diagnostic use in detecting conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and motor problems in children.
What you could build
A clinical MEG helmet kit sold or licensed to pediatric neurology centers and children's hospitals, enabling higher-quality brain scans in young patients; buyers would be hospital neurology departments and MEG system manufacturers seeking pediatric-compatible accessories.
Who in Virginia should care
Children's hospitals and academic medical centers in Virginia (e.g., UVA Health, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters) with pediatric neurology programs would be natural early clinical partners or pilot sites.
Readiness: Concept
Concept — described but not yet demonstrated. Lab validated — supported by experimental results in the patent. Prototype likely — the text describes a built, working embodiment.
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The record
- Inventors
- Brittany Howell, Megan Evans, Claudia Carreno, Jamie Holt, Saket Bikmal, Mateo McDermott
- Filed
- Patent pending — filed March 21, 2025
- Status
- Application
- Publication number
- US20250295341A1
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