Outer source assembly and associated components
US12327718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J49/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lens assembly for an outer source of a mass spectrometer, the assembly comprising: a housing; a plurality of lens elements, each lens element comprising a radially extending electrically conductive protrusion, the lens elements being linearly arranged in the housing such that the protrusions are aligned with one another, and an interface connector having a plurality of sockets to receive the protrusions therein and create an electrical connection between the protrusions and sockets. A housing for a resistance temperature detector is also disclosed.
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