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Sample analysis systems and methods of use thereof

US10720316B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2018
Grant dateJul 21, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/142
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention generally relates to sample analysis systems and methods of use thereof. In certain aspects, the invention provides a system for analyzing a sample that includes an ion generator configured to generate ions from a sample. The system additionally includes an ion separator configured to separate at or above atmospheric pressure the ions received from the ion generator without use of laminar flowing gas, and a detector that receives and detects the separated ions.

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