Samples Introduction/Extraction TRIZ Cases
- Multi-Aperture Autofocus for Uneven IMS Sample Imaging
Multiple autofocus apertures add redundant focus paths for uneven biological samples, reducing failed IMS focus attempts and protecting data quality.
- Ion Source Capillary-Pipe Face Seal for Low Dead Volume
Direct face contact between the capillary and pipe cuts dead volume in a mass spectrometer ion source, improving stability and reducing contamination.
- Shaft Furnace Probe Layout for In-Situ Gas Analysis by Depth
A vertical multi-depth probe samples gas and measures temperature and pressure inside the reduction zone for real-time shaft furnace control.
- Mass Spectrometry Imaging Unit With Short-Afterglow Fluorescent Body
A 12 ns or shorter fluorescent afterglow and fast shuttering reduce signal overlap between ionized samples, improving mass spectrometry accuracy.
- Sample Introduction Failure Detection Using ICP Signal Classification
Real-time classifier analysis of ICP instrument signals detects sample introduction failures early, reducing downtime and component damage.
- Internal Sampling Probe Geometry for Faster MS Desorption
An internal sampling conduit boosts solvent-substrate contact in MS probes, cutting dead volume to improve desorption speed and sensitivity.
- Lunar Soil Noble Gas Isotope Testing with Staged Capture and Dilution
Staged gas capture and dilution enable precise noble gas isotope measurement in tiny lunar soil samples without helium overloading the mass spectrometer.
- Offset Ion Lens Layout for Higher-Transmission Mass Spectrometry
Offset extraction and guiding lens axes improve ion transmission, helping mass spectrometers gain better resolution and measurement accuracy.
- Ion Extraction Lens Structure for Higher-Accuracy Mass Spectrometry
A segmented hollow-cone extraction lens guides ion beams with lower ion loss, improving transmission efficiency, resolution, and measurement accuracy.
- Polymer Electrospray Sample Support With Solvent Reservoir Stability
A hydrophobic polymer support with a surface solvent reservoir stabilizes electrospray and improves hydrophilic compound detection.
- Multi-Mode Ionization Assembly for Rapid Sequential Sample Analysis
A sliding sample plate and pressure barrier enable fast multi-mode ionization with lower contamination, carryover, and sample preparation.
- Paper Spray SPE Substrates for Low-Level Cannabinoid Detection
Porous SPE substrates with sesame seed oil concentrate and preserve cannabinoids in biofluids for rapid paper spray MS with lower detection limits.
- Ion Scattering Surface Analysis for Fast Surface Potential Mapping
Scattered-ion charge transfer replaces slow KPFM feedback, enabling faster surface potential mapping plus spin state and ionization energy data.
- Sealed Battery Test Chamber With Tilting Opening Tools
Airtight tilting tools let engineers open different battery housings safely, avoid shorts, and measure released gas during testing.
- Porous Sample Support With Low-Absorbency Calibration Region
A low-absorbency calibration region keeps low-concentration calibration samples on the surface while the porous measurement area preserves ionization.
- Electrospray Emitter Liquid Junction for Reproducible Nano-Flow Ionization
A conductive liquid junction and disposable fused silica emitter stabilize nano-flow electrospray for reproducible, high-throughput mass spectrometry.
- Neutral Loss Scans for Mobile Phase Delivery Verification
Neutral loss scan ratios verify mobile phase solvent delivery before sample introduction, improving mass spectrometry readiness in multi-user labs.
- Framed Sample Support Structure to Prevent Substrate Bending
A removable frame shifts clamping force away from the porous substrate to prevent bending and damage during mass analysis.
- Plasma Flux Mass Spectrometer for Atomized and Molecular Samples
A cone and capillary plasma flux ionizes atomized and molecular samples in one mass spectrometer while limiting outlet residue buildup.
- Microfluidic Artificial Cells for Uniform Single-Cell Mass Spectrometry
Microfluidic double-emulsion artificial cells improve SCMS reproducibility by delivering uniform, stable samples with precise encapsulation.
- Mass Spectrometer Plate Mapping Using Image-Based Well Recognition
Image-based well recognition and barcode decoding automate sample-to-well mapping on mass spectrometer plates, cutting setup time and input errors.
- AEMS Peak Deconvolution for Overlapping Sample Ejection Signals
Using ejection time logs and known peak shapes, this case resolves overlapping AEMS signals to improve throughput and peak intensity calculation.
- Ionization Support Structure for Thin Substrate Handling
A segmented ionization support uses conductive adhesive and separate support regions to protect thin substrates while maintaining capillary transport and electrical connection.
- Surface Acoustic Wave Lipid Sampling for Native Mass Spectrometry
Mechanical SAW disruption and nebulization prepare lipid particles for mass spectrometry while avoiding chemical lysis, denaturation, and matrix effects.
- Nebulizer Nozzle Flash Boiling for High-Throughput Sample Ejection
Matching exit pressure to transport-liquid vapor pressure triggers flash boiling, improving sample ejection and ionization throughput in mass spectrometry.
- Mass Spectrometer Calibration Chips Using Surface Energy Traps
Surface energy traps meter and transfer precise droplets on calibration chips, cutting mass spectrometer calibration time and manual error.