US3588495A
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Mass spectrometers having adjustable beam defining slits
Assignee: Associated Electrical Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1969-05-22
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Granted: 1971-06-28
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Expires: 1989-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A MASS SPECTROMETER HAVING ANION SOURCE, AN ANALYZER, A COLLECTOR, AND SLITS ALONG A PATH OF ION TRAVEL FROM THE SOURCE TO THE COLLECTOR. THE SLITS ARE ADJUSTABLE TO HIGH AND LOW RESOLUTION POSITIONS. CIRCUITRY IS PROVIDED SUCH THAT THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE SLITS AND SCANNING OF THE ANALYZER OCCURS IN A COORDINATED FASHION AND THE ANALYZER IS SCANNED WHILE A SLIT IS MAINTAINED IN EACH OF ITS ADJUSTED POSITIONS.
Inventors
- 👤 John Stephen Halliday
- 👤 Thomas Oliver Merren
- 👤 John Steward Heath
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-03 10:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J49/00; H01J49/02; H01J49/06; H01J49/067; H01J49/0027
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-27 | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |