Radiant energy – Ionic separation or analysis – With sample supply means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-29
2006-08-29
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Radiant energy
Ionic separation or analysis
With sample supply means
C250S281000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07098450
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method of fabricating the apparatus for dispensing a sample for subsequent analysis by mass spectrometry. The apparatus comprises a polymer substrate (1), in which a covered microchannel (3) has been etched, a wall of the microchannel comprising an electrically conductive material (2) for applying a voltage allowing the sample to be sprayed into a mass spectrometer from the open end (4) of the microchannel. The present application also discloses various applications of the apparatus.
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Girault Hubert Hugues
Gobry Véronique
Lion Niels
Reymond Frédéric
Rohner Tatiana
DiagnoSwiss S.A.
Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
El-Shammaa Mary
Font Frank G.
Howson and Howson
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