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AssigneeFLIR Detection, Inc.
InventorsMichael Goodwin, James Mitchell Wells
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Mass separators are provided that can include at least one electrode component having a surface, in one cross section, defining at least two runs associated via at least one rise, the rise being orthogonally related to the runs. Mass selective detectors are provided that can include at least a first pair of opposing electrodes with each of the opposing electrodes having a complimentary surface, in one cross section, defining at least two runs associated via a rise. Methods for optimizing mass separation within a mass selective detector are also provided, including providing mass separation parameters; providing one set electrodes within the separator having a surface operatively aligned within the separator, the surface, in one cross section, defining at least two runs associated via a rise, the rise being orthogonally related to the runs; and modifying one or both of the rise and/or runs to achieve the mass separation parameters.
A mass separator comprising at least one electrode component having a surface operatively aligned within the separator, the surface, in one cross section, defining at least two runs associated via at least one rise, the rise being orthogonally related to the runs, wherein the at least two runs include a first run being between 2 and 3.5 mm, and a second run being between 5.5 and 7.5 mm.
A mass selective detector comprising at least a first pair of opposing electrodes, each of the opposing electrodes having a complimentary surface, the surface, in one cross section, defining at least two runs associated via a rise, the rise being orthogonally related to the runs, wherein the at least two runs include a first run being between 2 and 3.5 mm, and a second run being between 5.5 and 11 mm.
The mass selective detector of claim wherein both the opposing electrodes of the detector define complimentary openings extending between opposing surfaces of each individual electrode.
A mass selective detector comprising at least a first pair of opposing electrodes, each of the opposing electrodes having a complimentary surface, the surface, in one cross section, defining first and second runs associated via a first rise, and a pedestal defined by a second rise extending from the second run, the rises being orthogonally related to the runs, wherein the first run is less in cross-sectional length than the second run.
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