公开(公告)号：US20090026361A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-29

申请号：US12220321

申请日：2008-07-23

Applicant: Richard Syms ,  Alan Finlay

Inventor： Richard Syms ,  Alan Finlay

IPC: B01D59/44

CPC classification number: H01J3/14 ,  H01J49/0018 ,  H01J49/065

Abstract: Microengineered stacked ring electrode assemblies capable of acting as either RF or DC ion guides in an ion optical system, and method of fabricating same are described. The electrodes are fabricated using planar processing as sets of grooved, proud features formed in a layer of material lying on an insulating substrate. Two such structures are then stacked together to form a set of diaphragm electrodes with closed pupils. Arrangements for fabrication by patterning, etching and bonding are described, together with methods for tapering the electrode pupils or otherwise varying the ion path.

Abstract translation: 描述了能够在离子光学系统中用作RF或DC离子导向器的微工程堆叠环形电极组件及其制造方法。 这些电极使用平面加工制造成为在位于绝缘衬底上的材料层中形成的一组带槽的引人注目的特征。 然后将两个这样的结构堆叠在一起以形成具有闭合瞳孔的一组隔膜电极。 描述通过图案化，蚀刻和接合进行制造的布置以及用于使电极瞳孔逐渐变细或以其它方式改变离子路径的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060192108A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-31

申请号：US11348706

申请日：2006-02-07

Applicant: Eric Yeatman ,  Alan Finlay ,  Steven Wright

Inventor： Eric Yeatman ,  Alan Finlay ,  Steven Wright

IPC: H01J49/00

CPC classification number: H01J49/165 ,  H01J49/0013

Abstract: An integrated analytical device is described. The device includes a plurality of components which are initially mounted or provided on support submounts. The submounts are then packaged onto a microbench, with the alignment of the submounts relative to the microbench being determined by alignment features provided on the microbench.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种综合分析装置。 该装置包括最初安装或设置在支撑底座上的多个部件。 然后，将这些副安装件包装到微型台架上，通过在微型台架上提供的对准特征来确定底座相对于微型台架的对准。

公开(公告)号：US11577213B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-14

申请号：US17188219

申请日：2021-03-01

Applicant: Alan Finlay

Inventor： Alan Finlay

IPC: B01J19/00 ,  H01M14/00 ,  B01J19/08 ,  H01M8/1231 ,  H01M8/06

Abstract: A system is described that is capable of operating as an energy conversion system that functions as a fuel cell and generates electrical current from a fuel or fuels, or as a reactor for conversion of starter materials into more complex molecules through ion-ion and ion-molecules and which may preferably be adapted to operate as a gas to liquid (GTL) process. The system ionises at least one fuel or starter material and manipulates, selects and transports ions for reaction by means of suitable electrostatic or electrodynamic ion guides, filters or drift tubes. The system of the present application replaces the electrolyte, catalyst and/or membrane found in classic fuel cells or GTL processes with an electrostatic or electrodynamic ion manipulation region such as an ion guide, analyser, drift tube or filter.

公开(公告)号：US07960693B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-14

申请号：US12220321

申请日：2008-07-23

Applicant: Richard Syms ,  Alan Finlay

Inventor： Richard Syms ,  Alan Finlay

IPC: H01J49/42

CPC classification number: H01J3/14 ,  H01J49/0018 ,  H01J49/065

Abstract: Microengineered stacked ring electrode assemblies capable of acting as either RF or DC ion guides in an ion optical system, and method of fabricating same are described. The electrodes are fabricated using planar processing as sets of grooved, proud features formed in a layer of material lying on an insulating substrate. Two such structures are then stacked together to form a set of diaphragm electrodes with closed pupils. Arrangements for fabrication by patterning, etching and bonding are described, together with methods for tapering the electrode pupils or otherwise varying the ion path.

Abstract translation: 描述了能够在离子光学系统中用作RF或DC离子导向器的微工程堆叠环形电极组件及其制造方法。 这些电极使用平面加工制造成为在位于绝缘衬底上的材料层中形成的一组带槽的引人注目的特征。 然后将两个这样的结构堆叠在一起以形成具有闭合瞳孔的一组隔膜电极。 描述通过图案化，蚀刻和接合进行制造的布置以及用于使电极瞳孔逐渐变细或以其它方式改变离子路径的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110113866A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US12944318

申请日：2010-11-11

Applicant: Alan Finlay

Inventor： Alan Finlay

IPC: G01N30/02 ,  B01D15/08 ,  B01D35/18 ,  B23P17/04 ,  G01N21/33 ,  H01J49/26

CPC classification number: G01N30/6095 ,  B01D15/40 ,  Y10T137/0402

Abstract: This invention describes a microengineered SFC system for rapidly and efficiently separating the constituents of a complex mixture. The SFC system includes a microchannel that is microfabricated from a suitable substrate so that it forms a chromatographic column for separation of chemicals. The surface area of the microchannel of the column is sufficiently small as to permit use of miniature and relatively inexpensive pumps, and the thermal mass of the microengineered column is sufficiently low as to permit rapid temperature cycling using a miniature, low power and inexpensive heating element. At least a portion of this microchannel is packed with suitable sorbent materials or includes surfaces which are suitably coated with sorbent, or both, so as to retain and elute analyte under certain conditions. As a result analyte passing within this microchannel undergoes chromatographic separation.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了用于快速且有效地分离复合混合物的组分的微型工程SFC系统。 SFC系统包括从合适的底物微加工的微通道，使得其形成用于分离化学品的色谱柱。 柱的微通道的表面积足够小，以允许使用微型和相对便宜的泵，并且微型工程柱的热质量足够低，以允许使用微型，低功率和便宜的加热元件进行快速温度循环 。 该微通道的至少一部分用合适的吸附剂材料填充或包括适当地涂覆有吸附剂或两者的表面，以便在某些条件下保留和洗脱分析物。 因此，通过该微通道的分析物经历色谱分离。

公开(公告)号：US20100276591A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12837122

申请日：2010-07-15

Applicant: Alan Finlay

Inventor： Alan Finlay

IPC: H01J49/42 ,  H01J3/00 ,  H01J49/02 ,  H01J1/88 ,  H05B41/14

CPC classification number: H01J49/424

Abstract: This invention describes an electrode structure formed from a plurality of individual electrodes, the individual electrodes being provided on separate submounts, the submounts being coupled to one another using kinematic ball mounts. Such a structure may be configured as a RF ion guide, mass filter or ion trap.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了由多个单独电极形成的电极结构，各个电极设置在分开的底座上，底座彼此使用运动学球座安装。 这种结构可以被配置为RF离子导向器，质量过滤器或离子阱。

公开(公告)号：US07750292B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US10589324

申请日：2005-01-13

Applicant: Alan Finlay

Inventor： Alan Finlay

IPC: H01J49/04

CPC classification number: H01J49/0495 ,  H01J49/0022 ,  H01J49/0427

Abstract: A portable mass spectrometer system is described. The system includes a mass spectrometer device incorporated within an evacuated chamber. The chamber includes a permeable membrane located between the mass spectrometer device and an entrance port to the chamber. Located between the membrane and the entrance port is a valve. The valve is provided in an normally closed state and has an open state, such that, in use, the adoption of the open state allows the flow of the sample into the chamber through the membrane and into contact with the spectrometer device.

Abstract translation: 描述了便携式质谱仪系统。 该系统包括并入真空室内的质谱仪装置。 腔室包括位于质谱仪装置和腔室入口之间的可渗透膜。 位于膜和入口之间的是一个阀门。 阀处于常闭状态并且具有打开状态，使得在使用中采用打开状态允许样品通过膜流入腔室并与光谱仪装置接触。

公开(公告)号：US07667193B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-23

申请号：US11711142

申请日：2007-02-26

Applicant: Alan Finlay

Inventor： Alan Finlay

IPC: H01J49/00 ,  H01J49/02

CPC classification number: H01J49/02

Abstract: A personalized mass spectrometer system is described. By fabricating analyzer components on a module and including with that module an identifier for that module, it is possible to uniquely associate a user or task with one or more modules. The module is removably receivable within a housing and can be replaced with another module if so required.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种个性化的质谱仪系统。 通过在模块上制造分析器组件，并且在该模块中包括该模块的标识符，可以将用户或任务与一个或多个模块唯一地相关联。 模块可拆卸地接收在外壳内，如果需要，可以用其他模块更换。

公开(公告)号：US07435952B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-14

申请号：US11348706

申请日：2006-02-07

Applicant: Alan Finlay ,  Eric Yeatman ,  Steven Wright

Inventor： Alan Finlay ,  Eric Yeatman ,  Steven Wright

IPC: H01J49/42

CPC classification number: H01J49/165 ,  H01J49/0013

Abstract: An integrated analytical device is described. The device includes a plurality of components which are initially mounted or provided on support submounts. The submounts are then packaged onto a microbench, with the alignment of the submounts relative to the microbench being determined by alignment features provided on the microbench.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种综合分析装置。 该装置包括最初安装或设置在支撑底座上的多个部件。 然后，将这些副安装件包装到微型台架上，通过在微型台架上提供的对准特征来确定底座相对于微型台架的对准。

公开(公告)号：US20080073510A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11711142

申请日：2007-02-26

Applicant: Alan Finlay

Inventor： Alan Finlay

IPC: H01J49/00

CPC classification number: H01J49/02

Abstract: A personalised mass spectrometer system is described. By fabricating analyser components on a module and including with that module an identifier for that module, it is possible to uniquely associate a user or task with one or more modules. The module is removably receivable within a housing and can be replaced with another module if so required.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种个性化的质谱仪系统。 通过在模块上制造分析器组件，并且在该模块中包括该模块的标识符，可以将用户或任务与一个或多个模块唯一地相关联。 模块可拆卸地接收在外壳内，如果需要，可以用其他模块更换。