High-strength microwave antenna assemblies

A microwave antenna assembly for applying microwave energy therapy comprising:

• a proximal portion having an inner conductor and an outer conductor, each extending therethrough, the inner conductor disposed within the outer conductor;
• a distal portion disposed distally of the proximal portion, with the inner conductor extending at least partially therein;
• a junction member having a longitudinal thickness and having at least a portion of which is disposed between the proximal and distal portions such that the inner conductor extends therethrough;
• wherein the distal portion and proximal portion apply a compressive force on at least a portion of the junction member;
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• a thermoplastic polymer disposed at least partially over the antenna assembly.

A microwave antenna assembly for applying microwave energy therapy comprising:

• a proximal portion having an inner conductor and an outer conductor, each extending therethrough, the inner conductor disposed within the outer conductor;
• a distal portion disposed distally of the proximal portion, with the inner conductor extending at least partially therein;
• a junction member having a longitudinal thickness and having at least a portion of which is disposed between the proximal and distal portions such that the inner conductor extends therethrough;
• wherein the distal portion and proximal portion apply a compressive force on at least a portion of the junction member;
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• a conductive layer which is located proximally of the distal portion and is in electrical communication with the outer conductor.

A microwave antenna assembly for applying microwave energy therapy comprising:

• a proximal portion having an inner conductor and an outer conductor, each extending therethrough, the inner conductor disposed within the outer conductor;
• a distal portion disposed distally of the proximal portion, with the inner conductor extending at least partially therein;
• a junction member having a longitudinal thickness and having at least a portion of which is disposed between the proximal and distal portions such that the inner conductor extends therethrough;
• wherein the distal portion and proximal portion apply a compressive force on at least a portion of the junction member;
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• wherein the distal portion has an actual length defined along an outer surface of the distal portion such that the actual length corresponds to a distance of one-half wavelength of radiation transmittable through the antenna assembly.