Thermal connection assemblies and methods

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12181202
APP PUB NO 20200386470A1
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16892266

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Cryogenic analysis systems are provided that can include: a cryogenic fluid source component; an analysis component; and a thermal connection assembly operably engaged with both the cryogenic fluid source component and the analysis component to provide disengagement or engagement of the cryogenic fluid source component to/from the analysis component while maintaining the cooling status of the cryogenic fluid source component. Methods for performing sample analysis under cryogenic conditions are provided, the methods comprising: providing an analysis component; providing a cryogenic fluid source component having cryogenic fluid in a cold state; operably engaging the analysis component and the cryogenic fluid source component; preparing a sample for analysis within the analysis component; and while maintaining the cryogenic fluid in the cold state, disengaging the cryogenic fluid source component from the analysis component.

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MONTANA INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION101 EVERGREEN DRIVE BOZEMAN MT 59715

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baker, William Broomfield, US 54 1087
Doherty, Josh Bozeman, US 18 32
Evers, Joseph Bozeman, US 12 29
Hardesty, Benjamin Belgrade, US 6 3
Motley, Jamesen Bozeman, US 12 29
Reijnders, Anjan Groton, US 17 36

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