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US5163979A
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Pressure programmable gas chromatograph regulator
Assignee: Dow Chemical Co
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Filing: 1991-06-27
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Granted: 1992-11-17
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Expires: 2011-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A pressure control apparatus includes an oscillating electronic back pressure regulator connected to a pneumatic or diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator. These are connected to a separation column for effecting a predetermined program of pressure change and thereby improving quantitation of results as well as service life of the regulator.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald W. Patrick
- 👤 Richard A. Wolcott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-06 12:55
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N30/00; G01N30/02; G01N30/26; G01N30/28; G01N30/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for separating the components of a sample mixture in a pressure programmable gas chromatograph comprising: introducing the sample mixture into the gas chromatograph; vaporizing said sample mixture introduced into said gas chromatograph; combining said sample mixture vaporized in said gas chromatograph with a carrier gas to form a gaseous blend; conducting said gaseous blend into a separation column within said gas chromatograph to effect separation of said gaseous blend into components; regulating the pressure of said gaseous blend in said column by a regulator apparatus comprising an oscillating back pressure regulator and a diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator; and detecting said components of said gaseous blend as each said component exists said separation column.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for separating the components of a sample mixture in a pressure programmable gas chromatograph comprising: introducing the sample mixture into the gas chromatograph; vaporizing said sample mixture introduced into said gas chromatograph; combining said sample mixture vaporized in said gas chromatograph with a carrier gas to form a gaseous blend; conducting said gaseous blend into a separation column within said gas chromatograph to effect separation of said gaseous blend into components; regulating the pressure of said gaseous blend in said column by a regulator apparatus comprising an oscillating back pressure regulator and a diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator; and detecting said components of said gaseous blend as each said component exists said separation column.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said pressure of said gaseous blend is regulated by setting said diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator about 1 to about 5 psi higher than an initial pressure selectively set at said oscillating back pressure regulator.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
66 words
A method of effecting a selected program of pressure change in a pressure programmable gas chromatograph comprising of steps of: controlling an initial pressure in a separation column in a pressure programmable gas chromatograph with a first pressure regulator to a first pressure; and increasing the pressure in said separation column incrementally with a second pressure regulator to a final pressure greater than said first pressure.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
66 words
A method of effecting a selected program of pressure change in a pressure programmable gas chromatograph comprising of steps of: controlling an initial pressure in a separation column in a pressure programmable gas chromatograph with a first pressure regulator to a first pressure; and increasing the pressure in said separation column incrementally with a second pressure regulator to a final pressure greater than said first pressure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 3, wherein said step of controlling the initial pressure in said separation column is effected by a diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 4, wherein said step of increasing pressure in said separation column incrementally is effected by an oscillating back pressure regulator.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 5, wherein said step of increasing pressure in said separation column incrementally is effected by an oscillating back pressure regulator operably connected between said separation column and said diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
A pressure regulator apparatus for a pressure programmable gas chromatograph comprising: the combination of an oscillating back pressure regulator operably connected to a diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator; said combination being operably connected to a separation column of a pressure programmable gas chromatograph and being operable to effect a selected program of pressure change within said separation column.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
A pressure regulator apparatus for a pressure programmable gas chromatograph comprising: the combination of an oscillating back pressure regulator operably connected to a diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator; said combination being operably connected to a separation column of a pressure programmable gas chromatograph and being operable to effect a selected program of pressure change within said separation column.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
98 words
A pressure regulator apparatus for a pressure programmable gas chromatograph comprising the combination of: an oscillating back pressure regulator for producing a final pressure in a separation column of a pressure programmable gas chromatograph by incremental increases; a diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator for controlling an initial pressure in a separation column of a pressure programmable gas chromatograph; said oscillating back pressure regulator being operably connected to said diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator; and said oscillating back pressure regulator and said diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator being operably connected to said separation column and in combination, effecting predetermined pressure change therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
98 words
A pressure regulator apparatus for a pressure programmable gas chromatograph comprising the combination of: an oscillating back pressure regulator for producing a final pressure in a separation column of a pressure programmable gas chromatograph by incremental increases; a diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator for controlling an initial pressure in a separation column of a pressure programmable gas chromatograph; said oscillating back pressure regulator being operably connected to said diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator; and said oscillating back pressure regulator and said diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator being operably connected to said separation column and in combination, effecting predetermined pressure change therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
90 words
An improved pressure regulator apparatus for a pressure programmable gas chromatograph comprising: means for receiving a sample mixture and carrier gas; an outlet from said receiving means; an oscillating back pressure regulator connected to said receiving means upstream of said outlet for adjusting the pressure within said receiving means after a sample mixture has been introduced thereto; and a diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator connected to said receiving means, upstream of said outlet, for setting the initial pressure inside said receiving means at the time said sample mixture is introduced therein.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
90 words
An improved pressure regulator apparatus for a pressure programmable gas chromatograph comprising: means for receiving a sample mixture and carrier gas; an outlet from said receiving means; an oscillating back pressure regulator connected to said receiving means upstream of said outlet for adjusting the pressure within said receiving means after a sample mixture has been introduced thereto; and a diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator connected to said receiving means, upstream of said outlet, for setting the initial pressure inside said receiving means at the time said sample mixture is introduced therein.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator is operably connected to said receiving means indirectly downstream of said oscillating back pressure regulator.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said oscillating back pressure regulator is selectively set at an initial pressure and wherein said diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator is set at a pressure higher than the initial pressure of said oscillating back pressure regulator.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator is set at a pressure in the range of about 1 to about 5 psi higher than the initial pressure of said oscillating back pressure regulator.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 9 further having a ballast connected to said receiving means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 13 wherein said ballast is connected between said oscillating and said diaphragm-operated back pressure regulators.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said pressure inside said receiving means varies over a range of about 0.5 to about 100 psi.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
74 words
A pressure-programmable gas chromatograph comprising: sample mixture inlet means; a pressure regulator apparatus comprising an oscillating back pressure regulator operably connected to a diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator for effecting a selected program of pressure change; a column for separating components of said sample mixture; means connecting the mixture inlet means with the column, said pressure regulator apparatus operably connected to said connecting means; and sample mixture component detection means operably connected to said column.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
74 words
A pressure-programmable gas chromatograph comprising: sample mixture inlet means; a pressure regulator apparatus comprising an oscillating back pressure regulator operably connected to a diaphragm-operated back pressure regulator for effecting a selected program of pressure change; a column for separating components of said sample mixture; means connecting the mixture inlet means with the column, said pressure regulator apparatus operably connected to said connecting means; and sample mixture component detection means operably connected to said column.
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