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Flexible open tube sampling system for use with surface ionization technology

  • US 7,705,297 B2
  • Filed: 05/25/2007
  • Issued: 04/27/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/26/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for analyzing an analyte comprising:

  • a component for generating a plurality of ionizing species; and

    a tube with a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the plurality of ionizing species are directed at the analyte;

    wherein the analyte is at approximately atmospheric pressure;

    wherein the distal end of the tube is positioned to transfer one or more analyte ions into a mass spectrometer;

    wherein the proximal end of the tube is positioned a distance away from the position where the plurality of ionizing species are directed at the analyte such that one or more analyte ions pass through the tube into the mass spectrometer.

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