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Portable underwater mass spectrometer

US6744045B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2001
Grant dateJun 1, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/0431
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A portable mass spectrometer for underwater use includes a watertight case having an inlet and means for transforming an analyte gas molecule from a solution phase into a gas phase positioned within the case. Means for directing a fluid to the transforming means from the inlet and means for analyzing the gas-phase analyte molecule to determine an identity thereof are also positioned within the case.

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