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Ion mobility TOF/MALDI/MS using drift cell alternating high and low electrical field regions

US6992284B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2004
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/0045
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Improved ion focusing for an ion mobility drift cell allows for improved throughput for subsequent detection such as mass detection. Improved focusing is realized by the use of alternating regions of high and low electric fields in the ion mobility drift cell.

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