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Coaxial applicator for microwave hyperthermia

US4204549A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1977
Grant dateMay 27, 1980
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Expiry dateDec 12, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K7/04
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for hyperthermia treatment provides transmission of microwave energy for irradiation of tissues and simultaneous and concurrent and continuous measurement of the temperature of the heated tissues at the site of the treatment. The microwave energy is supplied to the site of treated tissue by a coaxial applicator which is positioned near the tissue.

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