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Microwave radiator for warming therapy

US5026959A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 18, 1989
Grant dateJun 25, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B18/1815
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to a microwave radiator for warming therapy inserted into a human body to cure focuses of the body such as tumors. It has a first and second high-frequency coaxial cable. The second high-frequency coaxial cable has an inner conductor and a plurality of ring conductors disposed at the outer periphery of the inner conductor via a dielectric. The second high-frequency coaxial cable is inserted into the focuses of the body, and warming therapy can be conducted using radiated electromagnetic waves.

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