US4589423A
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Apparatus for creating hyperthermia in tissue
Assignee: BSD Medical Corp
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Filing: 1984-08-06
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Granted: 1986-05-20
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Expires: 2004-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A system and corresponding method for creating hyperthermia in target tissue has a computer control for applied electromagnetic radiation (EMR) in the HF, VHF and UHF microwave region. A real time thermal profile of the target and electric field readings provide feedback to the control. The frequency, amplitude, and relative phase of the EMR can be varied as necessary to create desired hyperthermia heating patterns in the target. The system utilizes controlled constructive interference between EMR emitted by several applicators in order to provide improved heating in the central regions of the target. Several different applicator arrays are suitable for use with the system, and comprise generally cylindrical annuli which emit radiation toward a central axis.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul F. Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/40; A61N1/403
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
An apparatus for irradiating a target having a central axis and a diameter, with electromagnetic radiation, comprising: a plurality of individual applicators, wherein each of said applicators is a dipole antenna; means for coupling said applicators together to form an annular array forming an interior for locating the target therein and said applicators positioned to emit radiation toward the central axis having the radiation electric field component aligned parallel with the central axis; a bolus located within said interior and adaptable for positioning between the applicators and the target; and means for coupling electromagnetic radiation to said applicators and for providing radiation having a predetermined phase relationship.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
107 words
An apparatus for irradiating a target having a central axis and a diameter, with electromagnetic radiation, comprising: a plurality of individual applicators, wherein each of said applicators is a dipole antenna; means for coupling said applicators together to form an annular array forming an interior for locating the target therein and said applicators positioned to emit radiation toward the central axis having the radiation electric field component aligned parallel with the central axis; a bolus located within said interior and adaptable for positioning between the applicators and the target; and means for coupling electromagnetic radiation to said applicators and for providing radiation having a predetermined phase relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein each of said applicators has arms having dimensions which vary in a preselected constant proportion to emit radiation at a wavelength within a range of 0.75 and 2 times the target diameter whereby the efficiency of radiation coupling into the target is improved.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising the bolus filled with dielectric fluid having an impedance approximately equivalent to an applicator impedance at the operating frequency.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
101 words
An apparatus for irradiating a target having a target axis and a target diameter with electromagnetic radiation, comprising: radiation means for providing electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength within a range of 0.75 and 2 times the target diameter; a plurality of individual applicators coupled together forming an annular radiator having an aperture of size to contain said target, said applicators configured to emit an electric field component of the radiation aligned parallel with the central axis of the target contained therein; and means for coupling said radiation means to said applicators and for providing the radiation with a predetermined phase relationship.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
101 words
An apparatus for irradiating a target having a target axis and a target diameter with electromagnetic radiation, comprising: radiation means for providing electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength within a range of 0.75 and 2 times the target diameter; a plurality of individual applicators coupled together forming an annular radiator having an aperture of size to contain said target, said applicators configured to emit an electric field component of the radiation aligned parallel with the central axis of the target contained therein; and means for coupling said radiation means to said applicators and for providing the radiation with a predetermined phase relationship.
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