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Apparatus and methods for analyzing ions

US8362420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2007
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/408
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus (10) for separating Ions based on ion mobility includes a conduit (12) defining a closed path. The conduit is configured such that a uniform electric field is produced about the closed path upon application of a voltage causing ions within the conduit (12) to move about the closed path and to separate the ions based upon ion mobility. A method of separating a plurality of ions is also disclosed.

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