Floating sleeve microwave antenna for tumor ablation
US7611508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4244
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An antenna for microwave tumor ablation provides coaxial antenna conductors surrounded by an insulated sleeve of length and size promoting destructive interference of axial microwave energy passing inside and outside of the sleeve to limit the tail of SAR power toward the skin.
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