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Compact separating system with snap-in columns
Assignee: MANFREDI JOSE FELIX RUA LUZITANA
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Filing: 1989-12-05
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Granted: 1992-04-21
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Expires: 2009-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A fluid separation system applicable to gas chromatography includes a separating column in the form of a coiled tube in a thermally insulated enclosure. The ends of the coiled tube are connected by snap-action couplings to the outlet of an injector and the inlet of a detector which generates an electrical signal corresponding to the component of the fluid being separated. Snap action couplings also connect the thermally insulated enclosure to a thermal control system which circulates a heat exchange fluid to define the temperature in the enclosure.
Inventors
- 👤 Jose F. Manfredi
- 👤 Jose E. De Mendonca
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:32
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N30/00; G01N30/02; G01N30/60; G01N30/6047; G01N30/26; G01N30/28; G01N30/30; G01N2030/3007; G01N2030/3084; G01N30/88; G01N2030/8881; G01N2030/8886; G01N30/6091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
Fluid separation system, particularly applicable to gas chromatography, comprising: injector means having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; detector means having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, capable of generating an electric signal corresponding to the components of the fluid being separated; an electrical output connected to the detector; thermal control means operable to circulate a heat exchange fluid; and a separable, thermally insulated portion within which is disposed a first tube which is coiled and has its ends connectable respectively to said injector's outlet and to said detector's inlet through snap-action couplings; and, a second tube being connectable to said thermal control means and connectable to said thermally insulated portion through snap-action couplings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
Fluid separation system, particularly applicable to gas chromatography, comprising: injector means having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; detector means having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, capable of generating an electric signal corresponding to the components of the fluid being separated; an electrical output connected to the detector; thermal control means operable to circulate a heat exchange fluid; and a separable, thermally insulated portion within which is disposed a first tube which is coiled and has its ends connectable respectively to said injector's outlet and to said detector's inlet through snap-action couplings; and, a second tube being connectable to said thermal control means and connectable to said thermally insulated portion through snap-action couplings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
System according to claim 1, wherein said couplings are spherical connectors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
System according to claim 1, wherein said couplings are planar connectors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
System according to claim 1, wherein said thermal control means includes heating means and thermometric means, said heating means comprising a resistor and a chamber, wherein said resistor is disposed within said chamber, and wherein said thermally insulated portion is also mechanically insulated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
System according to claim 4, wherein said thermal control means includes a pump.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
System according to claim 5, further comprising storage means for storing the electrical signals provided by said detector means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
System according to claim 6, further comprising display means connected to said detector means and data input means connected to said thermal control means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
System according to claim 7, wherein said thermal control means further includes cooling means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
107 words
Fluid separation system, particularly applicable to gas chromatography, comprising: injector means having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; detector means having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, capable of generating an electrical signal corresponding to the components of the fluid being separated; an electrical output connected to the detector; thermal control means operable to circulate a heat exchange fluid; wherein said fluid separation system also comprises a separable, thermally insulated enclosure, within which is disposed a coiled tube, the ends of which are co-operable respectively with said injector's outlet and said detector's inlet, the temperature within said enclosure being defined by said heat exchange fluid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
107 words
Fluid separation system, particularly applicable to gas chromatography, comprising: injector means having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; detector means having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, capable of generating an electrical signal corresponding to the components of the fluid being separated; an electrical output connected to the detector; thermal control means operable to circulate a heat exchange fluid; wherein said fluid separation system also comprises a separable, thermally insulated enclosure, within which is disposed a coiled tube, the ends of which are co-operable respectively with said injector's outlet and said detector's inlet, the temperature within said enclosure being defined by said heat exchange fluid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
System according to claim 9, wherein said coiled tube is connectable to said injector and to said detector through snap-action couplings.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
11 words
System according to claim 10, wherein said couplings are spherical connectors.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
11 words
System according to claim 10, wherein said couplings are planar connectors.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
System according to claim 10, further comprising a second tube connected to said thermal control means and connectable through snap-action couplings to said thermally insulated enclosure, which is also mechanically insulated.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
System according to claim 13, wherein said thermal control means includes heating means and thermometric means, said heating means comprising a resistor and a chamber, wherein said resistor is disposed within said chamber.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
System according to claim 14, further comprising storage means for storing electrical signals provided by said detector means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
System according to claim 15, further comprising display means connected to said detector means and data input means connected to said thermal control means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
System according to claim 16, wherein said thermal control means further comprises cooling means and a pump.
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