Patents Assigned to Zomed
  • Patent number: 5683384
    Abstract: An ablation apparatus has a multiple antenna device of adjustable length including an adjustable length primary antenna and an adjustable length secondary antenna. The primary antenna has a longitudinal axis, and the secondary antenna is deployed in a direction lateral to the longitudinal axis. The secondary antenna is constructed to be structurally less rigid than the primary antenna. The adjustable lengths of the primary and secondary antennas permits a desired geometric ablation of a selected tissue mass. An adjustable insulation sleeve is positioned on an exterior of one of the primary or secondary antennas. An energy source is connected to the multiple antenna device. A variety of energy sources can be used including RF, microwave and laser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Zomed
    Inventors: Edward J. Gough, Alan A. Stein, Stuart D. Edwards