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Apparatus for flameless atomization of a sample for atomic absorption analysis
Assignee: PE Manufacturing GmbH
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Filing: 1977-03-21
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Granted: 1978-06-13
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Expires: 1997-03-21
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is directed to apparatus for flameless atomization of a sample for atomic absorption analysis, which includes a sample tube of electrically conductive material having a transverse bore offset axially towards one end of the tube with respect to the transverse central plane, an electrode arrangement including portions in electrical contact with the sample tube at spaced locations for passing an electrical current through the tube to cause heating thereof, and a system for generating an inert gas flow inwardly from the opposite end of the sample tube and outwardly through the transverse bore.
Inventors
- 👤 Rolf Gunther Arnold Tamm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:28
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/62; G01N21/71; G01N21/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
Apparatus for flamesless atomization of a sample for atomic absorption analysis comprising: a sample tube of electrically conductive material, said sample tube having a transverse bore offset axially towards one end of the tube with respect to the transverse central plane; electrode means including portions in electrical contact with said sample tube at spaced locations for passing an electrical current through the tube to cause heating thereof; and means for generating an inert gas flow inwardly from the end opposite said one end of the sample tube and outwardly through said transverse bore.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
Apparatus for flamesless atomization of a sample for atomic absorption analysis comprising: a sample tube of electrically conductive material, said sample tube having a transverse bore offset axially towards one end of the tube with respect to the transverse central plane; electrode means including portions in electrical contact with said sample tube at spaced locations for passing an electrical current through the tube to cause heating thereof; and means for generating an inert gas flow inwardly from the end opposite said one end of the sample tube and outwardly through said transverse bore.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said sample tube is of cylindrical configuration and is fabricated from graphite.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein a portion of said inert gas flows outwardly through said one end of the sample tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said electrode means includes two substantially symmetrical electrodes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said electrodes include portions spaced from and substantially enveloping and shielding said sample tube against radiation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said electrode portions have complementary, radially-stepped configurations defining a radially-stepped parting line space between them.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-06-12 | 1981-12-12 | 1982-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-12 | 1985-12-12 | 1986-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-12 | 1989-12-12 | 1990-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |