Perkinelmer Health Sciences, Inc.

Michael L DelVecchio

Paul L St Cyr

Craig M Whitehouse

Leonard J Weisgable

John T Buturla

Stephen M Pignataro

Steve M Pignataro

Certain embodiments described herein are directed to sample holders that can be used to retain a sample support effective for use in direct sample analysis. In some embodiments, the sample support can include a first and a second plate with apertures to permit a sample to be analyzed using direct sample analysis.

Sample holders and methods of using them

Certain embodiments described herein are directed to adapters for use in coupling a direct sample analysis device to an analytical instrument such as, for example, a mass spectrometer. In some examples, the adapter can include an internal coupler separated from an external coupler through an insulator.

Direct sample analysis device adapters and methods of using them

Certain embodiments described herein are directed to sample platforms that are configured to permit electrical coupling between a sample support and electrical ground. In some examples, a sample platform configured to receive a sample support effective to retain a sample for direct sample analysis and comprising an aperture for receiving at least one electrical coupler configured to engage the sample support and provide electrical coupling between the sample support and ground is described.

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Stratford, CT, United States of America

Michael L DelVecchio