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Mass spectrometry ion funnel

US11631576B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2021
Grant dateApr 18, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/068
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An ion funnel fabricated from at least three faces that are each formed from a printed circuit board is described. In one aspect the faces are arranged edge to edge and there is provided a set of guard rails proximal to the edges to bias ions away from the edges. In another aspect slots are provided within the circuit board to facilitate an escape of gases from within the funnel.

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