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Precision segmented ion trap

US7423262B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2005
Grant dateSep 9, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/423
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides an ion trap assembly. In general terms, the ion trap assembly contains: a) a segmented linear ion trap; b) an insulator disposed around the segmented linear ion trap; and c) a bonding material for attaching and spacing the insulator and said segmented linear ion trap. The ion trap assembly is generally made by mounting an elongated conductive workpiece to a set of rigidly connected insulators using a bonding material, and cutting the elongated conductive workpiece into a plurality of rods using wire electrical discharge machining. Also provided is a mass spectrometry system containing the precision segmented linear ion trap.

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