#$%^&*AU2008201501B220130919.pdf#####SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION AND COOLING RETURN PADS Abstract A return pad (300) for use with an electrosurgical system is disclosed. The 5 return pad (300) includes a conductive layer (310), a contact layer (315) configured to engage a patient's skin and an intermediate layer (320) disposed between the conductive layer (310) and the contact layer (315). The intermediate layer (320) is adapted to distribute energy.