Radiant energy – Ionic separation or analysis – With sample supply means
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-24
2008-06-24
Berman, Jack I (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Ionic separation or analysis
With sample supply means
C428S650000, C428S651000, C977S701000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07391018
ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally discloses the use of a nanostructured non-silicon thin film (such as an alumina or aluminum thin film) on a supporting substrate which is subsequently coated with an active layer of a material such as silicon or tungsten. The base, underlying non-silicon material generates enhanced surface area while the active layer assists in incorporating and transferring energy to one or more analytes adsorbed on the active layer when irradiated with a laser during laser desorption of the analyte(s). The present invention provides substrate surfaces that can be produced by relatively straightforward and inexpensive manufacturing processes and which can be used for a variety of applications such as mass spectrometry, hydrophobic or hydrophilic coatings, medical device applications, electronics, catalysis, protection, data storage, optics, and sensors.
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Daniels Robert Hugh
Dubrow Robert S.
Goldman Jay L.
Niu Chunming
Berman Jack I
Filler Andrew L.
Nanosys Inc.
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