Radiant energy – Ionic separation or analysis – With sample supply means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Wells, Nikita (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Ionic separation or analysis
With sample supply means
C250S281000, C250S285000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07109476
ABSTRACT:
A monitor that has multiple ioniziation sources that can be switched between different modes. The monitor may have an electrostatic ionizer and a photoionizer that ionize at approximately atmospheric pressure. Activation of the ionizers is controlled by a switch. The switch can activate the ionizers in accordance with a plurality of modes. For example, the switch may create modes where the ionizers are activated sequentially or simultaneously. The monitor may further have a chemical ionizer that is controlled by the switch to activate in a plurality of modes. The modes may be switched to detect different trace molecules of a sample loaded into an ionization chamber. The ionizers are preferably located at orthogonal angles relative to each other.
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Hanold Karl A.
Syage Jack A.
Irell & Manella LLP
Johnston Phillip A.
Syagen Technology
Wells Nikita
Yorks Ben J.
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