Microwave dipole probe for in vivo localized hyperthermia
US4612940A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 1984 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2004 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/05
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A microwave dipole probe for in vivo localized hyperthermia includes an outer conductor and an inner conductor extending through and beyond the outer conductor. The portion of the inner conductor extending beyond the outer conductor is expanded in diameter relative to the portion within the outer conductor. A dielectrically loaded phase reversal sleeve is folded over the outside of the outer conductor and contains a dielectric loading material similar to the dielectric constant of the in vivo target volume.
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