Portable underwater mass spectrometer

Authors

David P. Fries
Robert Timothy Short
Robert H. Byrne

Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

April 2004

Patent Number

6727498

Abstract

A portable mass spectrometer for underwater use includes a watertight case having an inlet and means for transforming an analyte gas molecule from a solution phase into a gas phase positioned within the case. Means for directing a fluid to the transforming means from the inlet and means for analyzing the gas-phase analyte molecule to determine an identity thereof are also positioned within the case.

Application Number

09/971,116

Recommended Citation

Fries, David P.; Short, Robert Timothy; and Byrne, Robert H., "Portable underwater mass spectrometer" (2004). USF Patents. 752.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/752

Assignees

University of South Florida

Filing Date

10/04/2001

Primary/U.S. Class

250/288