Laser-induced spectroscopy system and process

US10761029B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Schenck Process LLC · US

Inventors

• Randy Monahan · Strongsville, US
• John J. Nowakowski · Independence, US
• Lauren Elizabeth Callahan · Medina, US
• Geoffrey K. Urbanek · Streetsboro, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 5, 2019
• Grant date: Sep 1, 2020
• Expiry date: Sep 5, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01N33/222
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Specialized linkage assemblies for Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (“LIBS”) systems are provided. The linkage assemblies may facilitate the attachment of the laser housing of the LIBS system onto an existing sample supply chamber, such as a volumetric or gravimetric feeder. Generally, the linkage assemblies may comprise a specialized purge head and inert gas assembly that facilitate the attachment of the laser housing and may enhance the functionality of the LIBS system.