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Multi-channel spectral analyzer for liquid chromatographic separations
Assignee: ABI ANALYTICAL Inc
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Filing: 1974-03-13
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Granted: 1976-10-12
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Expires: 1994-03-13
Abstract
Abstract Multi-channel analyzer for the optical comparison of sample fractions separated by liquid chromatography for detecting differences or ratios between, for example, reference and sample, solvent and sample, buffer and sample, or two different samples, having a single light source, a single dispersing element and a single collimating, refocusing optic for each spectrum produced, wherein the reference and sample passing through flow cuvettes are exposed and the ratio or difference between the optical characteristics of the reference and the sample are read.
Inventors
- 👤 Dietmar M. Schoeffel
- 👤 Armin K. Sonnenschein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:35
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/01; G01N21/03; G01N21/05; G01J; G01J1/00; G01J1/10; G01J1/20; G01J1/34; G01J1/36; G01N21/0303; G01N21/17; G01N21/25; G01N21/31; G01N21/314; G01N21/62; G01N21/63; G01N21/64; G01N21/645; G01N30/00; G01N30/02; G01N30/62; G01N30/74; G01J3/00; G01J3/02; G01J3/0256; G01N2021/0346; G01N2021/1748; G01N2021/6463; G01N2021/6469; G01N2021/6482; G01N2030/746
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A multi-channel analyzer for liquid chromatographic separations for comparing at least two liquids such as a reference and an unknown sample comprising: a single light source; an optical grating; reflection means for directing a plurality of beams from the single light source to an identical area of the optical grating, the plurality of beams being spaced from one another such that the beams will establish identical spectra emanating from the identical area of the optical grating, the identical spectra being spaced from one another; a plurality of spaced aperture means for permitting selected portions of the spectra to pass therethrough; a plurality of containing means for containing the liquids being analyzed, there being an aperture means associated with each containing means; detecting means for separately detecting the light passing through each containing means of the plurality of containing means; comparison means for comparing the several signals detected by the detecting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A multi-channel analyzer for liquid chromatographic separations for comparing at least two liquids such as a reference and an unknown sample comprising: a single light source; an optical grating; reflection means for directing a plurality of beams from the single light source to an identical area of the optical grating, the plurality of beams being spaced from one another such that the beams will establish identical spectra emanating from the identical area of the optical grating, the identical spectra being spaced from one another; a plurality of spaced aperture means for permitting selected portions of the spectra to pass therethrough; a plurality of containing means for containing the liquids being analyzed, there being an aperture means associated with each containing means; detecting means for separately detecting the light passing through each containing means of the plurality of containing means; comparison means for comparing the several signals detected by the detecting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein there are two spaced aperture means and two detecting means, there being a detecting means associated with each aperture means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein there are four aperture means and four detecting means, there being a detecting means associated with each aperture means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
130 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein there are two aperture means, namely, first aperture means and second aperture means and a single detecting means and including: an opaque blade; moving means for moving the opaque blade between a first position in which the light directed toward the first aperture means passes through the said first aperture means and the light directed toward the second aperture means is precluded from reaching the said second aperture means and a second position in which the light directed toward the second aperture means passes through the said second aperture means and the light directed toward the first aperture means is precluded from reaching the said first aperture means; and focusing means for directing the beams passing through the apertures to the single detecting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein: there are two sets of two aperture means, two detecting means, two opaque blades, two moving means and two focusing means; there being one opaque blade and one focusing means associated with two aperture means and one detecting means.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-12 | 1980-04-12 | 1980-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-12 | 1988-04-12 | 1988-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |