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Multipole devices and methods

US7564025B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 2007
Grant dateJul 21, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/063
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides, inter alia, a multipole ion guide for moving and guiding ions, particularly in a mass spectrometer. The multipole ion guide comprises multiple rods with a resistive coating, and radio frequency (RF) and direct current (DC) voltages applying to the resistive coating of each rod. Devices and systems comprising the multipole ion guide, as well as methods of use thereof, are also provided.

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