公开(公告)号：US08569685B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US12902611

申请日：2010-10-12

Applicant: Alan Finlay

Inventor： Alan Finlay

IPC: G01V5/00 ,  H01J49/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/2823 ,  H01J49/00

Abstract: A portable analytical system for the rapid on-site analysis of fluids, and a method for using this system at the well-site for the analysis of samples extracted from drilling fluids is described. The portable analytical solution may be deployed at the well-site and used to perform detailed real-time analysis of formation fluids and extracts of rock cuttings. The method described could be used during hydrocarbon exploration and production to determine whether the drill stem has passed through a hydrocarbon-bearing region, or rocks that are capable of functioning as an oil reservoir or that may have been a source rock, or that may have come into contact with oil, or that may contain oil at present.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于流体快速现场分析的便携式分析系统，以及在井场使用该系统用于分析从钻井液中提取的样品的方法。 便携式分析解决方案可以部署在井场，用于对地层流体和岩屑提取物进行详细的实时分析。 所描述的方法可以在碳氢化合物勘探和生产过程中使用，以确定钻杆是否已经通过含烃区域，或者能够作为油藏或可能是源岩的岩石，或者可能具有 与油接触，或者目前可能含有油。

公开(公告)号：US08269164B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

申请号：US12380002

申请日：2009-02-20

Applicant: Alan Finlay ,  Bharathram Ganapathisubramani ,  Richard William Moseley ,  Peter Edwards ,  Ariel Lipson

Inventor： Alan Finlay ,  Bharathram Ganapathisubramani ,  Richard William Moseley ,  Peter Edwards ,  Ariel Lipson

IPC: H01J49/26

CPC classification number: H01J49/26 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  H01J49/0404 ,  Y10T29/49

Abstract: This invention describes a vacuum interface for a mass spectrometer system formed from a diverging nozzle. The vacuum interface may be used to transfer a beam of ions from an atmospheric pressure ionization source into a vacuum chamber for analysis by a mass analyser.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了由发散喷嘴形成的质谱系统的真空界面。 真空界面可用于将离子束从大气压离子源传输到真空室中，以便通过质量分析仪进行分析。

公开(公告)号：US20090140135A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-04

申请号：US12291266

申请日：2008-11-07

Applicant: Alan Finlay

Inventor： Alan Finlay

IPC: H01J49/26

CPC classification number: H01J49/424

Abstract: This invention describes an electrode structure formed from a plurality of individual electrodes, the plurality of electrodes being arranged relative to one another to define a three dimensional geometric structure with individual ones of the plurality of electrodes located at each of the vertices of the geometric structure and wherein each electrode of the cell presents a curved surface to each other electrode of the cell. 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，多个电极相对于彼此布置以限定三维几何结构，其中多个电极中的单个电极位于几何结构的每个顶点处， 其中所述电池的每个电极向所述电池的每个其他电极呈现弯曲表面。 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：US20090090197A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：US12284778

申请日：2008-09-25

Applicant: Alan Finlay ,  Eric Yeatman ,  Steven Wright

Inventor： Alan Finlay ,  Eric Yeatman ,  Steven Wright

IPC: G01N1/22

CPC classification number: G01N1/405 ,  G01N1/2214 ,  G01N1/4022 ,  G01N30/08 ,  G01N2030/128 ,  G01N2030/205

Abstract: This invention describes a multi-stage pre-concentrator device for use with a detector system. One pre-concentrator stage is detachable and may be used to collect sample remotely from the detection system. The detachable pre-concentrator stage mates with the detector system and can transfer its desorbed sample to another pre-concentrator stage which also incorporates the functions of a sample loop serving as an injection volume to the separation column of an analytical instrument. In one embodiment the fixed pre-concentrator stage serves as a sample loop that preferably integrates suitable valves with sorbent materials onto the same structure to minimise dead volume, maximise sensitivity, improving column loading efficiency, reducing duty cycles and minimising detection system response time.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一种与检测器系统一起使用的多级预浓缩器装置。 一个预浓缩器级是可拆卸的，并且可以用于从检测系统远程收集样品。 可拆卸的预浓缩器级与检测器系统配合，并且可以将其解吸的样品转移到另一个预浓缩器级，其还具有作为分析仪器的分离柱的注入体积的样品环的功能。 在一个实施例中，固定的预浓缩器级用作样品回路，其优选地将合适的阀与吸附剂材料整合到相同的结构上以最小化死体积，最大化灵敏度，提高柱负载效率，减少占空比并最小化检测系统响应时间。

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。