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System and method for automated sampling and analysis

US11686653B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2021
Grant dateJun 27, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/045
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for facilitating automated handling using laser ablation system is described that includes a sample generation system. In an embodiment, the sample generation system can include a sample chamber with a sample chamber body, a transmission window and a sealing member coupled to the sample chamber body, an inlet conduit extending through the sample chamber body and intersecting a sidewall of the interior space, and an outlet conduit extending through the sample chamber body and intersecting at least one of the sidewall of the interior or a lower surface of the sample chamber body; a placement system including a frame, and an actuator assembly coupled to the frame, where the actuator assembly is configured to place the sample adjacent to the sample chamber for laser ablation; and a laser configured to produce a laser beam that is propagated along a beam path to irradiate the sample.

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