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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 1991
Filed:
Feb. 22, 1989
Louis Hlousek, Reno, NV (US);
Linear Instruments Corporation, Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
There is disclosed herein a cell assembly for use in spectrophotometric analysis or detection of a substance within a small sample volume, such as in a capillary sample cell. The assembly comprises a transparent lens having the shape of a ball, sphere or cylinder, referred to as a 'ball lens,' and which is placed in direct contact or close proximity to the exterior wall of the capillary cell. This lens and cell are mounted together, any may form a removable cell assembly. The small volume may be contained within the ball lens itself. The ball lens serves to concentrate and direct light into the capillary cell. The arrangement also significantly reduces the sensitivity to alignment of replaceable cells thereby permitting easier mounting and replacement of such cells.