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公开(公告)号:US11927515B2
公开(公告)日:2024-03-12
申请号:US17591479
申请日:2022-02-02
Applicant: Montana Instruments Corporation
Inventor: Josh Doherty , Jamesen Motley , William Baker , Joseph Evers , Ben Linkenhoker , Luke Mauritsen , Ryan Murdick , Anjan Reijnders
CPC classification number: G01N1/42 , F17C3/085 , F25D19/00 , F25D19/006 , G01N1/44 , G01N35/00 , F17C2223/0161 , G01N2035/00445
Abstract: Variable temperature analytical instruments are provided that can include: a mobile component comprising a cold source; a substantially fixed analysis component; and an interface configured to couple the mobile component with the analysis component. Variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided that can include: a mobile analysis component; a substantially fixed component comprising a cold source; and an interface configured to couple the mobile component with the analysis component. Variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided that can include: a cold source in thermal communication with an analysis component; and at least one pressure barrier defining a plurality of discrete masses maintained at different temperatures between the cold source and the analysis component. Variable temperature analytical instruments are provided that can include: a cold source in thermal communication with an analysis component; and a plurality of discrete masses maintained at different temperatures about a single thermal communication between the cold source and the analysis component. Variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided that can include: a cold source in fluid communication with at least one analysis component; a pump assembly operably coupled to the cold source and the analysis component; at least a pair of conduits extending between the cold source and the analysis component; and another conduit extending between the analysis component and the pump assembly. Variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided that can include: a cold source in fluid communication with at least one analysis component; a pump assembly operably coupled to the cold source and the analysis component; at least a pair of conduits extending between the cold source and the analysis component; and another conduit extending between the analysis component and the pump assembly.
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公开(公告)号:US11047779B2
公开(公告)日:2021-06-29
申请号:US16209125
申请日:2018-12-04
Applicant: Montana Instruments Corporation
Inventor: Josh Doherty , Jamesen Motley , William Baker , Joseph Evers , Ben Linkenhoker , Luke Mauritsen , Ryan Murdick , Anjan Reijnders
Abstract: Variable temperature analytical instruments and components are provided that can include: first and second conduits both configured to receive fluid from a cryofluid source and provide same to an analysis component; and a housing about the conduits wherein the housing is configured to maintain a vacuum about the conduits. Methods for maintaining temperatures within variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided. The methods can include dynamically providing fluid from a cryofluid source through at least one of two conduits housed within a vacuum, to an analysis component.
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公开(公告)号:US20190170623A1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-06
申请号:US16209220
申请日:2018-12-04
Applicant: Montana Instruments Corporation
Inventor: Josh Doherty , William Baker , Joseph Evers , Ben Linkenhoker , Luke Mauritsen , Jamesen Motley , Ryan Murdick , Anjan Reijnders
Abstract: Variable temperature analytical instruments are provided that can include: at least one heat or cold source configured to generate a temperature; and discrete instrument portions individually thermally coupled to the at least one source. Methods for maintaining temperatures within variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided. The methods can include providing a plurality of thermal coupling between a plurality of discrete heat or cold sources to a plurality of discrete portions of the instrument.
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公开(公告)号:US20190170621A1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-06
申请号:US16209125
申请日:2018-12-04
Applicant: Montana Instruments Corporation
Inventor: Josh Doherty , Jamesen Motley , William Baker , Joseph Evers , Ben Linkenhoker , Luke Mauritsen , Ryan Murdick , Anjan Reijnders
Abstract: Variable temperature analytical instruments and components are provided that can include: first and second conduits both configured to receive fluid from a cryofluid source and provide same to an analysis component; and a housing about the conduits wherein the housing is configured to maintain a vacuum about the conduits. Methods for maintaining temperatures within variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided. The methods can include dynamically providing fluid from a cryofluid source through at least one of two conduits housed within a vacuum, to an analysis component.
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公开(公告)号:US12181202B2
公开(公告)日:2024-12-31
申请号:US16892266
申请日:2020-06-03
Applicant: Montana Instruments Corporation
Inventor: Josh Doherty , Jamesen Motley , William Baker , Joseph Evers , Benjamin Hardesty , Anjan Reijnders
Abstract: 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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公开(公告)号:US20240230489A1
公开(公告)日:2024-07-11
申请号:US18431719
申请日:2024-02-02
Applicant: Montana Instruments Corporation
Inventor: Josh Doherty , Jamesen Motley , William Baker , Joseph Evers , Ben Linkenhoker , Luke Mauritsen , Ryan Murdick , Anjan Reijnders
CPC classification number: G01N1/42 , F17C3/085 , F25D19/00 , F25D19/006 , G01N1/44 , G01N35/00 , F17C2223/0161 , G01N2035/00445
Abstract: Variable temperature analytical instruments and components are provided that can include: first and second conduits both configured to receive fluid from a cryofluid source and provide same to an analysis component; and a housing about the conduits wherein the housing is configured to maintain a vacuum about the conduits. Methods for maintaining temperatures within variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided. The methods can include dynamically providing fluid from a cryofluid source through at least one of two conduits housed within a vacuum, to an analysis component.
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公开(公告)号:US20190170624A1
公开(公告)日:2019-06-06
申请号:US16209276
申请日:2018-12-04
Applicant: Montana Instruments Corporation
Inventor: Josh Doherty , Jamesen Motley , William Baker , Joseph Evers , Ben Linkenhoker , Luke Mauritsen , Ryan Murdick , Anjan Reijnders
Abstract: Variable temperature analytical instruments are provided that can include: a mobile component comprising a cold source; a substantially fixed analysis component; and an interface configured to couple the mobile component with the analysis component. Variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided that can include: a mobile analysis component; a substantially fixed component comprising a cold source; and an interface configured to couple the mobile component with the analysis component. Variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided that can include: a cold source in thermal communication with an analysis component; and at least one pressure barrier defining a plurality of discrete masses maintained at different temperatures between the cold source and the analysis component. Variable temperature analytical instruments are provided that can include: a cold source in thermal communication with an analysis component; and a plurality of discrete masses maintained at different temperatures about a single thermal communication between the cold source and the analysis component. Variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided that can include: a cold source in fluid communication with at least one analysis component; a pump assembly operably coupled to the cold source and the analysis component; at least a pair of conduits extending between the cold source and the analysis component; and another conduit extending between the analysis component and the pump assembly. Variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided that can include: a cold source in fluid communication with at least one analysis component; a pump assembly operably coupled to the cold source and the analysis component; at least a pair of conduits extending between the cold source and the analysis component; and another conduit extending between the analysis component and the pump assembly.
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公开(公告)号:US12071998B2
公开(公告)日:2024-08-27
申请号:US16597655
申请日:2019-10-09
Applicant: Montana Instruments Corporation
Inventor: Jamesen Motley , William Baker , Josh Doherty , Joseph Evers , Benjamin Hardesty , Anjan Reijnders
CPC classification number: F16F15/022 , F04B37/08 , F16F15/28 , F16F7/1028
Abstract: Cryocooler assemblies are provided that can include: a first mass configured to generate mechanical responses; a second mass operably engaged with the first mass; and an assembly between the first and second mass, the assembly configured to allow movement of the first mass in relation to the second mass. Methods for isolating mechanical responses within a cryocooler assembly are provided. The methods can include: generating a mechanical response about a first mass within a cryocooler assembly; suspending the first mass in relation to a second mass of the assembly; and operatively engaging the second mass as a cold source for the cryocooler assembly.
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公开(公告)号:US20220155194A1
公开(公告)日:2022-05-19
申请号:US17591479
申请日:2022-02-02
Applicant: Montana Instruments Corporation
Inventor: Josh Doherty , Jamesen Motley , William Baker , Joseph Evers , Ben Linkenhoker , Luke Mauritsen , Ryan Murdick , Anjan Reijnders
Abstract: Variable temperature analytical instruments are provided that can include: a mobile component comprising a cold source; a substantially fixed analysis component; and an interface configured to couple the mobile component with the analysis component. Variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided that can include: a mobile analysis component; a substantially fixed component comprising a cold source; and an interface configured to couple the mobile component with the analysis component. Variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided that can include: a cold source in thermal communication with an analysis component; and at least one pressure barrier defining a plurality of discrete masses maintained at different temperatures between the cold source and the analysis component. Variable temperature analytical instruments are provided that can include: a cold source in thermal communication with an analysis component; and a plurality of discrete masses maintained at different temperatures about a single thermal communication between the cold source and the analysis component. Variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided that can include: a cold source in fluid communication with at least one analysis component; a pump assembly operably coupled to the cold source and the analysis component; at least a pair of conduits extending between the cold source and the analysis component; and another conduit extending between the analysis component and the pump assembly. Variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided that can include: a cold source in fluid communication with at least one analysis component; a pump assembly operably coupled to the cold source and the analysis component; at least a pair of conduits extending between the cold source and the analysis component; and another conduit extending between the analysis component and the pump assembly.
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公开(公告)号:US11248996B2
公开(公告)日:2022-02-15
申请号:US16209164
申请日:2018-12-04
Applicant: Montana Instruments Corporation
Inventor: Josh Doherty , Jamesen Motley , William Baker , Joseph Evers , Ben Linkenhoker , Luke Mauritsen , Ryan Murdick , Anjan Reijnders
Abstract: Variable temperature analytical instrument heat exchanger components are provided that can include a conduit in thermal communication with at least one thermally discrete mass, the discrete mass being configured as a cold source to be coupled to a member to facilitate the transfer of thermal energy. Variable temperature analytical instrument components are also provided that can include: a first mass to be maintained at a first temperature; a first conduit in fluid communication with the first mass; and a second mass thermally connected to the first conduit, the second mass having a different temperature than the first mass. Methods for varying the temperature within variable temperature analytical instruments are also provided. The methods can include thermally coupling at least a portion of an exhaust fluid conduit with a first mass and using the first mass as a cold source.
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