Patent ID: 8463396
Filing Date: 2013-06-11
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A microwave antenna assembly for applying microwave energy therapy comprising: a proximal radiating section having an inner conductor, an outer conductor, a DC power conductor and a DC neutral conductor, each extending therethrough, the inner conductor disposed within the outer conductor and the DC power conductor and DC neutral conductor disposed radially outward from the outer conductor; a distal radiating section distal the proximal radiating section; and a junction member configured to mate the distal radiating section and proximal radiating section such that the proximal radiating section and the distal radiating sections are fixedly positioned relative to one another by a mechanically-engaging joint, the junction member further configured to include: wherein the junction member is further configured to provide the microwave signal at the second energy level to the proximal radiating section and the distal radiating section.