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Microwave applicator and method of operation

  • US 5,769,879 A
  • Filed: 06/07/1995
  • Issued: 06/23/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A microwave applicator for inducing hyperthermia in target tissue comprising:

  • a plurality of antenna elements arranged in an array for launching a plurality of electromagnetic waves having a polarization adapted for generating a plurality of electromagnetic surface waves; and

    a control system including amplitude and phase adjusting elements coupled to the antenna array elements for converging the electromagnetic surface waves at the target tissue, thereby heating the target tissue.

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