Ionwerks, Inc.

The Texas A&M University System

John Albert Schultz

Marc Gonin

Katrin Fuhrer

Kent J Gillig

Thomas F Egan

Michael I McCully

Michael V Ugarov

David H Russell

A new type of matrices for Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption and Ionization technique based on derivatized carbon clusters, which will be suitable for the analysis of peptides, proteins and other biomolecules by mass spectrometry which has several advantages over conventional matrices, such as optical sensitivity in a broad spectrum, low interference in the wide mass range and high analyte ionization efficiency.

Inorganic nanoparticle matrices for sample analysis

Time-of-flight mass spectrometer instruments for monitoring fast processes using an interleaved timing scheme and a position sensitive detector are described. The combination of both methods is also described.

Time-of-flight mass spectrometer for monitoring of fast processes

The present invention relates to an improved ion mobility spectrometer and method for the analysis of chemical samples. The improvements are realized in the optimization of resolution and sensitivity. Increases in sensitivity are realized by preserving a narrow spatial distribution of migrating ions through the use of periodic/hyperbolic field focusing. Additionally, novel combinations and configurations of components are used to simultaneously maintain a well defined ion packet and preserve sample throughput to the detector.

Mobility spectrometer

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Houston, TX, United States of America

John Albert Schultz