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Explosive detection system and sample collecting device

US6571649B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2001
Grant dateJun 3, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/024
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sample introduction probe for introducing a gas sample to a mass spectrometer, having an inner pipe for conducting the sample to be analyzed, and an outer pipe installed outside of the inner pipe. An opening is installed at one end of the inner pipe for enabling entry of the sample into the inner pipe. A pump is installed on a side of the one end of the inner pipe, and a probe tip heater is provided for heating the one end of the inner pipe, a heater for heating the inner pipe.

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