LIQUID TRANSPORT SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE NEBULIZER NOZZLES

    公开(公告)号:US20240331992A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-03

    申请号:US18293399

    申请日:2022-07-28

    CPC classification number: H01J49/045 H01J49/167

    Abstract: A liquid handling system for a mass spectrometer (MS), the liquid handling system including an open port interface (OPI) including a body defining a port and an internal volume. At least one removal conduit is disposed in the body and fluidically coupled to the internal volume. A plurality of transfer conduits is fluidically coupled to the at least one removal conduit. A single one of a plurality of nebulizer nozzles are fluidically coupled to each of the plurality of transfer conduits.

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TIMED INTRODUCTION OF SAMPLE INTO A MASS SPECTROMETER

    公开(公告)号:US20240312774A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-19

    申请号:US18268438

    申请日:2021-09-24

    CPC classification number: H01J49/0418 H01J49/0036

    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for timed introduction of samples into a mass spectrometer may include receiving a plurality of sample ion pulses in a mass spectrometer from a sampling interface, where the sample ion pulses are received at a pre-determined time pattern; detecting the received sample ion pulses to generate a signal; isolating an analyte signal by signal conditioning the generated signal based on the pre-determined time pattern; and identifying a presence of an analyte based on the isolated analyte signal. The signal conditioning may include pulse-based averaging based on the pre-determined time pattern or may include converting the generated signal to a frequency-domain signal and calculating a modulus to isolate the analyte signal. The pre-determined time pattern may be periodic where the signal conditioning comprises performing a Fourier Transform on the signal to convert it to a frequency-domain signal.

    CALIBRATION TECHNIQUES FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20240297028A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-05

    申请号:US18589559

    申请日:2024-02-28

    CPC classification number: H01J49/0009 G06F3/0484

    Abstract: A method for calibrating a mass spectrometry (MS) system includes: receiving at least one input through a corresponding to a calibrator in a sample, wherein the sample includes an analyte, and wherein the sample is analyzed by the MS system; automatically determining a plurality of transitions in the sample corresponding to the calibrator according to natural abundances of isotopes; automatically determining concentrations of the plurality of transitions according to a concentration of the calibrator in the sample; identifying a plurality of transitions as calibrator transitions and for identifying a different one of the plurality of transitions as an internal standard; detecting a concentration of each of the plurality of transitions and the calibrator in the sample; automatically calibrating the MS system based in part on the detected concentrations of the plurality of calibrator transitions and the internal standard; and detecting the concentration of the analyte in response to execution of the calibration instructions.

    Bent PCB Ion Guide for Reduction of Contamination and Noise

    公开(公告)号:US20240290600A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-29

    申请号:US18278544

    申请日:2022-02-23

    CPC classification number: H01J49/062

    Abstract: In one aspect, an ion guide for use in a mass spectrometer is disclosed, which comprises a first plurality of conductive electrodes disposed on a first surface, a second plurality of conductive electrodes disposed on a second surface, wherein the two surfaces are positioned relative to one another and shaped so as to provide a passageway having an inlet for receiving an ion beam and an outlet through which target ions of interest exit the passageway. The ion guide further includes an orifice formed in at least one of those surfaces through which neutral species and/or large ion clusters, when present in the ion beam, exit the ion guide.

    Low noise bipolar high voltage regulator

    公开(公告)号:US12072725B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-27

    申请号:US17762244

    申请日:2020-09-24

    CPC classification number: G05F1/595 G05F1/575

    Abstract: In one aspect, a voltage regulator is disclosed, which comprises a first voltage regulator unit configured for regulating a voltage generated by a positive high voltage source, a second voltage regulator unit configured for regulating a voltage generated by a negative high voltage source, a polarity switch for connecting said first and second voltage regulator units to said positive and negative high voltage sources, respectively, and an output voltage port for receiving a regulated positive and negative high voltage from said first and said second voltage regulator units, respectively.

    Apparatus and methods for reduced neutral contamination in a mass spectrometer

    公开(公告)号:US12002672B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-04

    申请号:US16630007

    申请日:2018-06-29

    CPC classification number: H01J49/067 H01J49/0031 H01J49/4225 H01J49/426

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for controlling contamination of components contained within the high-vacuum chambers of mass spectrometer systems are provided. The apparatus and methods employ a beam of neutral gas injected in a contra-flow configuration to incoming particle stream from the ionization chamber. The contra-flow can be in the directly opposite counter-flow direction (e.g., 180 degrees) or at a cross-flow angle to the incoming ion stream (e.g., flowing at an angle between about 10 degrees and 170 degrees). The contra-flow disrupts the axial gas flow and diverts neutral molecules and other undesirable contaminants before they reach the high vacuum stages (e.g., beyond the IQ0 orifice) of the spectrometer. By reducing the transmission of contaminants into the sensitive components housed deep within the mass spectrometer, the present invention can increase throughput, improve robustness, and/or decrease the downtime typically required to vent/disassemble/clean the fouled components.

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