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Collision surface for improved ionisation

US11342170B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2016
Grant dateMay 24, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H15/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for performing ambient ionization mass and/or ion mobility spectrometry is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a substantially cylindrical, tubular, rod-shaped, coil-shaped, helical or spiral-shaped collision assembly; and a first device arranged and adapted to direct analyte, smoke, fumes, liquid, gas, surgical smoke, aerosol or vapor onto said collision assembly.

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