Targeted cooling of deployable microwave antenna with cooling chamber
US8655454B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for the treatment of tissue with microwave energy. The devices and methods disclosed herein utilize an antenna assembly which includes an elongate member, an outer conductor, an inner conductor, at least a portion of which is deployable, and a cooling system. The cooling system disclosed herein may significantly curtail any theoretical, or potential negative effects upon the target tissue experienced during the transmission of microwave energy to the antenna assembly due to ohmic heating.
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