Ion transfer tube with intermittent inlet

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9842728
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15179330

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An ion transfer tube assembly, a mass spectrometry system, and a method for providing an ion stream to an ion detection device are described that include using an ion transfer tube and an additional conduit connected to a small high-flow low vacuum pump and a valve. In an implementation, an ion transfer tube assembly includes an ion transfer tube assembly having an intermittent inlet for delivering an ion stream to an ion detection device that employs example techniques in accordance with the present disclosure includes an ion transfer tube, where the ion transfer tube is coupled to a first conduit; a second conduit coupled to the ion transfer tube and the ion detection device; and a third conduit coupled to the second conduit, where the third conduit includes a valve and is coupled to a pump.

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SMITHS DETECTION INC30 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE WARREN NJ 07059

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Berkout, Vadym Rockville, US 13 50

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