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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 03, 2004
Eric Carlson, Cupertino, CA (US);
LI Song, Cupertino, CA (US);
Daniel M. Pinkas, Alameda, CA (US);
Claus G. Lugmair, San Jose, CA (US);
Eric Carlson, Cupertino, CA (US);
Li Song, Cupertino, CA (US);
Daniel M. Pinkas, Alameda, CA (US);
Claus G. Lugmair, San Jose, CA (US);
Symyx Technologies, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
Method for preparing a mixed powder sample by mixing two or more different powders comprising transferring a quantity of a first powder to a mixing vessel and transferring a quantity of a second powder to the mixing vessel to form a powder bed in the mixing vessel comprising the first and second powders. The quantities of the powders are selected so the mixed sample has a predetermined ratio of first powder to second powder. The powder bed is fluidized to mix the powders and produce a mixed sample. The mixed sample weighs about 5 grams or less. The invention also includes apparatus for preparing mixed powder samples by mixing two or more different powders.