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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 2023
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2017
Universiteit Maastricht, Maastricht, NL;
Franciscus Johannes Theresia Nijpels, Veldwezelt, BE;
Raimond Ravelli, Maastricht, NL;
Jacobus Peter Johannes Peters, Amsterdam, NL;
Iglesias Carmen Lopez, Maastricht, NL;
UNIVERSITEIT MAASTRICHT, Maastricht, NL;
Abstract
The invention relates to a method of and apparatus for preparing a sample for imaging or diffraction experiments under cryogenic conditions, comprising the steps of applying a sample to sample carrier, such as a film on a support, in particular a grid comprising such a film on a support, or removing residual medium, typically liquid, from an incubated sample on a film on a support, and vitrifying the sample. The sample is vitrified by directing a jet of liquid coolant to the center of the film and onto the sample.