Patent ID: 7594313

Claim:
A method of manufacturing a microwave antenna assembly for applying microwave energy therapy, comprising: providing a proximal portion having an inner conductor and an outer conductor, each extending therethrough, the inner conductor disposed within the outer conductor; placing a junction member adjacent to a distal end of the proximal portion such that the inner conductor extends through a channel defined in the junction member; placing a proximal end of a distal portion adjacent to a distal end of the junction member such that the inner conductor extends within a channel defined within the distal portion; heating the inner conductor; and affixing the inner conductor to the distal portion such that the proximal portion and the distal portion apply a compressive force on at least a portion of the junction member, wherein affixing the inner conductor to the distal portion comprises a method selected from the group consisting of welding, brazing, and soldering the inner conductor to the distal portion.