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公开(公告)号:US11733216B2
公开(公告)日:2023-08-22
申请号:US16917178
申请日:2020-06-30
Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Michael O. Fogwill , Joseph D. Michienzi , Geoff Gerhardt , James P. Murphy
CPC classification number: G01N30/32 , B01D15/08 , B01D15/161 , B01D15/163 , B01D15/40 , G01N30/8658 , G01N2030/025 , G01N2030/324
Abstract: Thermally modulated variable restrictors used in chromatography systems enable independent control of system pressure and linear velocity of a compressible mobile phase passing through a chromatography column. A method for configuring a chromatography system with independent control of system pressure and mass flow rate of a compressible mobile phase includes determining a type of chromatography separation column to be used in the chromatography system, matching a thermally modulated variable restrictor to the type of chromatography separation column for use together during operation of the chromatography system, and bundling the chromatography column with its matching thermally modulated variable restrictor for distribution as a single package.
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公开(公告)号:US11554331B2
公开(公告)日:2023-01-17
申请号:US15930683
申请日:2020-05-13
Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Michael O. Fogwill , Joseph D. Michienzi , Joshua A. Shreve , Scott Kelley , Emily J. Berg
Abstract: The technology generally relates to tailoring a back pressure regulator in a chromatographic system to reduce unswept volume within the back pressure regulator to achieve better sample detection and a reduction in chromatographic band distortion effects.
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公开(公告)号:US20220226750A1
公开(公告)日:2022-07-21
申请号:US17716367
申请日:2022-04-08
Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Zongren Shang , Stanislaw Koziol , Joseph D. Michienzi , Michael Eggertson , Keith Fadgen
Abstract: A variable fluidic restrictor of a liquid chromatography system including a stator body, the stator body include a plurality of fluidic channels located within the stator body, wherein each fluidic channel of the plurality of fluidic channels includes a restrictor element, wherein a flow of a fluid through the variable fluidic restrictor is selectively restricted based on a position of an external element coupled to the stator body is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
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公开(公告)号:US11275061B2
公开(公告)日:2022-03-15
申请号:US16545590
申请日:2019-08-20
Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Jeffrey Musacchio , Keith Fadgen , Joseph D. Michienzi , Stanislaw Koziol
Abstract: Described is a fluidic manifold that includes a block formed of multiple layers each bonded to at least one adjacent layer at a layer interface. Bonding may be achieved using a diffusion bonding process. The block includes one or more attachment surfaces and at least two fluidic channels. Each fluidic channel is at least partially disposed at one of the layer interfaces and has a first end at one of the attachment surfaces. Each attachment surface includes an attachment feature at the first end of one of the fluidic channels to enable a fluidic coupling of the two fluidic channels through a fluidic component. Attachment features include, for example, a compression fitting coupling body adapted to receive a conventional seal, such as a ferrule and compression screw, and a fitting body that permits a face seal or gasket seal between the fluidic component and the block.
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公开(公告)号:US20210396722A1
公开(公告)日:2021-12-23
申请号:US17354296
申请日:2021-06-22
Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Michael O. Fogwill , Martin Gilar , Joseph D. Michienzi , Wade P. Leveille , Geoff C. Gerhardt , Jeffrey Musacchio , Jason F. Hill , Sylvain G. Cormier
Abstract: Exemplary embodiments eliminate the need for column ovens in serial column chromatography arrangements and systems by using insulated sleeves. The insulated sleeves may encase individual chromatography columns or clusters of chromatography columns. The use of the insulated sleeves allows the chromatography columns to be positioned in close proximity to each other. This may decrease the overall size of a serial column chromatography arrangement and may reduce costs by not requiring the column ovens.
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公开(公告)号:US11181103B2
公开(公告)日:2021-11-23
申请号:US16444180
申请日:2019-06-18
Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Wade P. Leveille , Jacob N. Fairchild , Jeffrey Musacchio , Joseph D. Michienzi
Abstract: Described is a multi-stage pump having at least two stages. The multi-stage pump includes a first pump stage and a second pump stage each having a chamber of different diameter and volume. The multi-stage pump also includes a plunger having first and second plunger sections. The first plunger section has a first plunger diameter, a first end configured for coupling to a drive mechanism, and a second end opposite to the first end. The second plunger section has a second plunger diameter that is less than the first plunger diameter, a third end in contact with the second end of the first plunger, and a fourth end opposite the third end. Movement of the plunger produces a displacement volume for the first chamber that is different than a displacement volume produced for the second chamber. The multi-stage pump can be configured in different operational modes to provide different flow rates.
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公开(公告)号:US20210341437A1
公开(公告)日:2021-11-04
申请号:US17239813
申请日:2021-04-26
Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Wade P. Leveille , Joseph D. Michienzi , Joseph D. Antocci , Jeffrey Musacchio
IPC: G01N30/60
Abstract: A clamp assembly includes a rail extending along the length and configured to receive a first fluidic assembly, and a carriage movably attachable to the rail such that the carriage moves along the rail, the carriage configured to receive a second fluidic assembly, the carriage including an actuator and a stop mechanism. The stop mechanism is configured to selectively prevent and allow movement of the carriage relative to the rail. The stop mechanism is configured to be independently operable from the actuator assembly, and the actuator is configured: to move a chromatography column received by the clamp assembly relative to the rail to create a first fluid tight seal between the chromatography column and the first fluidic assembly, and move the second fluidic assembly relative to the carriage body to create a second fluid tight seal between the second fluidic assembly and the chromatography column.
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公开(公告)号:US20210339166A1
公开(公告)日:2021-11-04
申请号:US17241480
申请日:2021-04-27
Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Jonathan L. Belanger , Wade P. Leveille , Michael O. Fogwill , Joseph D. Michienzi , Jeffrey Musacchio
Abstract: Described are apparatuses, devices, and systems implementing seals for separation devices. An apparatus for a separation device may include an end nut shaped to be positioned on one of an inlet side and an outlet side of the separation device. The end nut may be further shaped to mate with a connecting fitting. The apparatus may further include a face seal having a device side and a fitting side. The face seal may be positioned, at least in part, in the end nut on the device side of the face seal. The face seal may be positioned to interface with the connecting fitting on the fitting side of the face seal upon the end nut being mated with the connecting fitting. The apparatus may also include a face seal bore of the face seal being axially alignable with at least one of an inlet and an outlet of the separation device.
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公开(公告)号:US11150224B2
公开(公告)日:2021-10-19
申请号:US16425004
申请日:2019-05-29
Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Michael O. Fogwill , Joseph D. Michienzi
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methodologies, systems, apparatus, and kits for introducing a sample within a chromatography system. A makeup pump is configured to pump a makeup fluid through a first restrictor into the chromatography system upstream of the column and downstream of a mobile phase pump. The first restrictor is located upstream of a column and downstream of makeup pump and a sample fluid pump. Decreasing an output volume of the makeup pump can direct a sample fluid from the sample fluid pump through the first restrictor to the column. Increasing an output volume of the makeup pump can direct the sample fluid to a second restrictor located downstream of the makeup pump and in parallel with the column and the detector.
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公开(公告)号:US10830742B2
公开(公告)日:2020-11-10
申请号:US16197601
申请日:2018-11-21
Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
Inventor: Michael O. Fogwill , Joseph D. Michienzi , James P. Murphy
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oxidizer, and related methods, for oxidizing polar modifiers in chromatographic mobile phases. The oxidizer enables the use of flame-based detection in chromatographic separations, such as carbon dioxide based chromatography, which employ polar modifiers, such as methanol. Upon exiting a chromatographic column, the mobile phase containing the polar modifier is flowed through an oxidizer that contains a catalyst to oxidize at least a portion of the polar modifier to a species that does not interfere with the function of the flame-based detector. The oxidizer allows for flame-based detection, such as flame ionization detection, in applications in which a polar modifier with a reduced form of carbon is used.
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