公开(公告)号：US20180292259A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-11

申请号：US15947055

申请日：2018-04-06

Applicant: Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments Inc.

Inventor： Andrew T. Leoni ,  Michael Bush ,  Wayne Minter ,  Neil P. Hagerty ,  Artur Malinouski

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01N21/71 ,  G01N21/13

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed that allow for analysis with simplified sample preparation. Of particular relevance is the analysis of wire samples (e.g., weld wires) using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) or optical emission spectrometry (OES). Representative devices can isolate a sample, such as in a sealed, inert environment in an analytical instrument. These devices may include first and second sample end attachments connected to a body, which has a connecting portion that may be configured for alignment with the face of the instrument. The body may also include a rotatable cap, and the sample end attachments may be joined to this cap (e.g., at opposite ends thereof) to allow adjustment of the angular position of the sample, relative to the connecting portion, which in use may be affixed to the instrument.

公开(公告)号：US10677733B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-09

申请号：US15947055

申请日：2018-04-06

Applicant: Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments Inc.

Inventor： Andrew T. Leoni ,  Michael Bush ,  Wayne Minter ,  Neil P. Hagerty ,  Artur Malinouski

IPC: G01N21/71 ,  G01N21/13 ,  G01N21/67 ,  G01J3/443

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed that allow for analysis with simplified sample preparation. Of particular relevance is the analysis of wire samples (e.g., weld wires) using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) or optical emission spectrometry (OES). Representative devices can isolate a sample, such as in a sealed, inert environment in an analytical instrument. These devices may include first and second sample end attachments connected to a body, which has a connecting portion that may be configured for alignment with the face of the instrument. The body may also include a rotatable cap, and the sample end attachments may be joined to this cap (e.g., at opposite ends thereof) to allow adjustment of the angular position of the sample, relative to the connecting portion, which in use may be affixed to the instrument.