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Liquid trap or separator for electrosurgical applications

US10971346B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2019
Grant dateApr 6, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H70/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for mass spectrometry and/or ion mobility spectrometry is disclosed comprising a first device arranged and adapted to generate aerosol, smoke or vapour from a target and one or more second devices arranged and adapted to aspirate aerosol, smoke, vapour and/or liquid to or towards an analyser. A liquid trap or separator is provided to capture and/or discard liquid aspirated by the one or more second devices.

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