Antenna assemblies for medical applications
US9375272B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L2201/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for directing energy to a target volume of tissue includes a monopole antenna assembly that includes a monopole antenna radiating section having a monopole antenna element surrounded by a dielectric material. The monopole antenna assembly also includes a ground plane disposed at a proximal end of the monopole antenna radiating section, wherein the ground plane is configured to direct energy into the target volume of tissue.
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