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Spectroscopic sample holder and method for using same
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1994-06-28
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Granted: 1995-11-28
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Expires: 2014-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A sample holder for use in infrared spectrophotometric analysis. The holder comprises a microporous sheet and is particularly useful for analysis of solutions, colloids, small particle solids, flowable solids, solvents, and viscous fluids. The microporous sheet preferably has a low absorbance (high spectral transmittance) in infrared wavelengths. The sample holder is especially useful for the analysis of aqueous based samples. Also, a method for using such sample holders for infrared spectrophotometric analysis.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Gagnon
- 👤 Neale P. Povey
- 👤 David R. Gagnon
- 👤 Roland R. Midgley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:05
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/50; B01L3/508; G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/01; G01N21/03; G01N21/17; G01N21/25; G01N21/31; G01N21/35; G01N21/3563; G01N21/3577; B01L2300/00; B01L2300/08; B01L2300/0809; B01L2300/0822; G01N35/00; G01N35/00029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A method for spectroscopically analyzing a sample, said method consisting essentially of: a) providing a sample holder consisting essentially of a microporous polymeric sheet, at least a portion of said sheet being an exposed transit area for placement of a sample thereon, said sheet being substantially flat across said transit area and having an average baseline transmittance of at least 1 percent and having a plurality of interconnecting microscopic pores opening through at least one face of said sheet, said pores ranging from about 0.1 to about 50 microns in width in their average characteristic width; b) applying said sample to said transit area of said sheet; c) transmitting infrared radiation through said sample and said sheet; and d) analyzing the radiation transmitted through said sample and said sheet in a spectral region of interest.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
135 words
A method for spectroscopically analyzing a sample, said method consisting essentially of: a) providing a sample holder consisting essentially of a microporous polymeric sheet, at least a portion of said sheet being an exposed transit area for placement of a sample thereon, said sheet being substantially flat across said transit area and having an average baseline transmittance of at least 1 percent and having a plurality of interconnecting microscopic pores opening through at least one face of said sheet, said pores ranging from about 0.1 to about 50 microns in width in their average characteristic width; b) applying said sample to said transit area of said sheet; c) transmitting infrared radiation through said sample and said sheet; and d) analyzing the radiation transmitted through said sample and said sheet in a spectral region of interest.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said sample holder further comprises a support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising determining the baseline transmittance of said sample holder prior to applying said sample thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said sample is a solvent soluble material and further comprising dissolving said sample in solvent prior to applying to said sample holder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said sample is applied to said sample holder by filtering a stream containing said sample with said sample holder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said sample is in the form of fine particles or powder when applied to said sample holder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said sample is a biological fluid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
88 words
The method of claim 1 wherein: a) two of said sample holders are positioned, one over another, each disposed horizontally; b) applying said sample to the top sample holder; c) applying a suitable solvent to said sample such that said solvent passes through said sample and said top sample holder onto said bottom sample holder; and then d) spectroscopically analyzing at least one of (1) the sample fraction on said top sample holder or (2) the sample fraction on said bottom sample holder carried there by said solvent.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said sheet has an electrostatic charge on opposing sides.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said sheet further comprises azlactone material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 10 wherein said sheet comprises a polymer material to which azlactone has been grafted.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said sheet comprises a non-woven material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said sheet has at least one structured surface.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said sheet comprises a composite comprising a base sheet and an open mesh.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said sample is allowed to dry prior to said transmitting infrared radiation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 7 further comprising spectroscopically analyzing said sample after said applying said sample to said top sample holder and before said applying a suitable solvent to said sample.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said sample is a material that readily crystallizes when put on a flat surface and wherein when said sample material is applied to said sheet crystallization is retarded.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
149 words
A method for spectroscopically analyzing a sample, said method consisting essentially of: a) providing a sample holder consisting essentially of a microporous polymeric sheet, at least a portion of said sheet being an exposed transit area for placement of a sample thereon, said sheet having an average baseline transmittance of at least 1 percent and having a plurality of interconnecting microscopic pores opening through at least one face of said sheet, said pores ranging from about 0.1 to about 50 microns in width in their average characteristic width said sheet having pores opening through only one face thereof; b) applying said sample to said transit area of said sheet, said sample being applied to said face through which said pores open; c) transmitting infrared radiation through said sample and said sheet; and d) analyzing the radiation transmitted through said sample and said sheet in a spectral region of interest.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
149 words
A method for spectroscopically analyzing a sample, said method consisting essentially of: a) providing a sample holder consisting essentially of a microporous polymeric sheet, at least a portion of said sheet being an exposed transit area for placement of a sample thereon, said sheet having an average baseline transmittance of at least 1 percent and having a plurality of interconnecting microscopic pores opening through at least one face of said sheet, said pores ranging from about 0.1 to about 50 microns in width in their average characteristic width said sheet having pores opening through only one face thereof; b) applying said sample to said transit area of said sheet, said sample being applied to said face through which said pores open; c) transmitting infrared radiation through said sample and said sheet; and d) analyzing the radiation transmitted through said sample and said sheet in a spectral region of interest.
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