Automated microwave sample digestion system
US8963060B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/25125
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is described an automated heating system for heating a sample contained in a sample holder, comprising: a heating chamber having at least one opening and adapted to receive the sample holder; a microwave generator in microwave transfer communication with the heating chamber; a conveyor extending into the heating chamber and adapted to receive and transport the sample holder into and out of the heating chamber; at least one microwave barrier movable between an open position to allow access to the heating chamber and a closed position to prevent microwaves from leaking out of the heating chamber when the microwave generator is activated; and a control unit for controlling the microwave generator and the conveyor.
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