Patent ID: 9276367
Filing Date: 2016-03-01
CPC Classification: A61B,H01R,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method of manufacturing an electromagnetic energy delivery device, comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of coaxial cables, each having an inner conductor, an outer conductor, and a dielectric material disposed therebetween; forming a plurality of first applicator segments by joining an electrically-conductive member to a distal end of the inner conductor of each of the plurality of coaxial cables; forming a plurality of second applicator segments by joining a balun structure to a distal portion of the outer conductor of each of the plurality of first applicator segments; forming a plurality of third applicator segments by positioning an electrically-conductive cylinder overlying a distal portion of the balun structure of each of the plurality of second applicator segments; forming a plurality of energy applicators by forming a dielectric structure having a proximal end disposed substantially adjacent to a distal end of the electrically-conductive cylinder of each of the plurality of third applicator segments, each dielectric structure longitudinally extending from the distal end of the electrically-conductive cylinder to a distal end of the electrically-conductive member; forming an applicator array assembly including the plurality of energy applicators and having a chamber disposed at least partially surrounding the plurality of energy applicators configured for circulating coolant fluid thereabout; and providing a power divider unit configured for dividing power for a plurality of channels connected to the applicator array assembly.