Kun Fan

Title: Kun Fan and Pipeline Volume Determination in Liquid Chromatography.

Introduction

Kun Fan is an inventor based in Shanghai, China, associated with Thermo Fisher Scientific (Shanghai) Instruments Co., Ltd. His patent work addresses a practical measurement challenge in liquid chromatography: determining the volume of tubing within a system.

Latest Patents

The provided information lists 1 patent for Kun Fan: “Method for Determining Pipeline Volume, Liquid Chromatography System, and Pipeline Volume Determination Device.” The method introduces a detectable marker into the liquid flow and uses the time difference between its detection by a liquid chromatography detector and a first sensor, together with the flow rate, to determine the total volume of the pipeline between them. This approach is designed to help users measure pipeline volume easily and flexibly. The patent also describes a liquid chromatography system and a device for determining pipeline volume.

Career Highlights

Fan’s listed invention focuses on improving the characterization of liquid chromatography systems. By providing a method for calculating pipeline volume from marker transit time and flow rate, the invention offers a practical way to assess tubing between system components.

Collaborations

The provided information names Hongfang Wang and Yong Wang as Fan’s coworkers. Their specific contributions to the patent are not stated.

Conclusion

Kun Fan’s patent describes a marker-based method for determining pipeline volume in liquid chromatography, reflecting his work in analytical instrumentation at Thermo Fisher Scientific (Shanghai) Instruments Co., Ltd.