Radiant energy – Ionic separation or analysis – With sample supply means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-22
2005-02-22
Lee, John R. (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Ionic separation or analysis
With sample supply means
C250S281000, C250S286000, C250S492100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06858841
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for use with a mass spectrometer. The ion production and enhancement system of the present invention is used to enhance analyte ions for ease of detection in a mass spectrometer. The method of the invention comprises producing and enhancing analyte ions with an ion production and enhancement system and detecting the enhanced analyte ions with a detector.
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Bai Jian
Truche Jean-Luc
Joyce Timothy H.
Lee John R.
Souw Bernard E.
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