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Method of manufacturing a microwave antenna assembly

  • US 7,594,313 B2
  • Filed: 07/26/2006
  • Issued: 09/29/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. 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.

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