Parallel sample introduction electrospray mass spectrometer with electronic indexing through multiple ion entrance orifices
US6784422B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J49/165
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interface apparatus, for coupling a plurality of ion source to a mass spectrometer has a plurality of ion sources for generating a plurality of ion beams. An inlet device for passing ion beams into the mass spectrometer is provided as is a device or mechanism for selecting one of the ion beams for passage through into the mass spectrometer and for blocking the other ion beams. An outlet provides a connection to a mass spectrometer. A corresponding method is provided.
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