Method and apparatus for producing a discrete particle
CA 2462265 C · Owner: Feng, Xiao · Inventors: Agnes, George; Feng, Xiao; Bogan, Michael
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A method and apparatus for producing a discrete particle for subsequent analysis (such as mass spectrometry) or manipulation is disclosed. A discrete particle is generated by a particle generator. A net charge is induced onto the particle by an induction electrode. The particle is delivered to a levitation device where it is then electrodynamically levitated. If the particle is a droplet, desolvation will occur leading to Coloumbic fissioning , of the droplet into smaller droplets. The movement of the levitated droplet(s) can be manipulated by an electrode assembly. The droplet(s) and the charge , thereon, can be delivered to a mass spectrometer in one aspect of the invention, …
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- Filed October 23, 2001 and granted November 19, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended October 23, 2021.
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