Patents by Inventor Alexander Laue
Alexander Laue has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11935734Abstract: The invention concerns an ion trap, including a first ring-shaped end cap electrode and a second ring-shaped end cap electrode, between which is formed a ring-shaped ion storage cell, as well as a plurality of radially inner disk-shaped ring electrodes and a plurality of radially outer disk-shaped ring electrodes, which delimit the ring-shaped ion storage cell. The invention also relates to a mass spectrometer that has such an ion trap as well as a control device that is designed to actuate the disk-shaped ring electrodes and the end cap electrodes for the storage, selection, excitation and/or detection of ions in the ring-shaped ion storage cell.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Leybold GmbHInventors: Michel Aliman, Yessica Brachthauser, Alexander Laue, Anthony Hin Yiu Chung
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Patent number: 11875985Abstract: A mass spectrometer includes an ion trap, which has an interior for storing ions, a signal generator, which is connected to an electrode of the ion trap, which delimits the interior, for coupling in a voltage signal, in particular a radiofrequency voltage signal, and an ionization device for ionizing a gas to be ionized and supplied to the interior. The ionization device is connected to the signal generator in order to use the voltage signal (URF, UStim1, Ustim2) of the signal generator, which is coupled into the electrode, for generating ions.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Leybold GmbHInventors: Leonid Gorkhover, Gennady Fedosenko, Alexander Laue, Rudiger Reuter, Hin Yiu Anthony Chung
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Publication number: 20230114569Abstract: The invention relates to a particle detector, comprising: a measuring electrode for measuring charged particles, a detection device for detecting the charged particles measured by the measuring electrode, and an evaluation device for determining the number of charged particles detected by the detection device. The detection device has a charge amplifier for converting a charge signal generated by the charged particles into a voltage signal and an amplifier device for amplifying the voltage signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Michel Aliman, Alexander Laue
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Publication number: 20220367168Abstract: The invention concerns an ion trap, including a first ring-shaped end cap electrode and a second ring-shaped end cap electrode, between which is formed a ring-shaped ion storage cell, as well as a plurality of radially inner disk-shaped ring electrodes and a plurality of radially outer disk-shaped ring electrodes, which delimit the ring-shaped ion storage cell. The invention also relates to a mass spectrometer that has such an ion trap as well as a control device that is designed to actuate the disk-shaped ring electrodes and the end cap electrodes for the storage, selection, excitation and/or detection of ions in the ring-shaped ion storage cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Michel Aliman, Yessica Brachthauser, Alexander Laue, Anthony Hin Yiu Chung
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Publication number: 20220172941Abstract: A mass spectrometer includes an ion trap, which has an interior for storing ions, a signal generator, which is connected to an electrode of the ion trap, which delimits the interior, for coupling in a voltage signal, in particular a radiofrequency voltage signal, and an ionization device for ionizing a gas to be ionized and supplied to the interior. The ionization device is connected to the signal generator in order to use the voltage signal (URF, UStim1, Ustim2) of the signal generator, which is coupled into the electrode, for generating ions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Leonid Gorkhover, Gennady Fedosenko, Alexander Laue, Rudiger Reuter, Hin Yiu Anthony Chung
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Patent number: 11107670Abstract: A method for analyzing a gas by mass spectrometry includes exciting ions of the gas to be analyzed in an FT ion trap, and recording a first frequency spectrum in a first measurement time interval during or after the excitation of the ions. The first frequency spectrum contains ion frequencies of the excited ions and interference frequencies. The method also includes recording a second frequency spectrum in a second measurement time interval. The second frequency spectrum contains the interference frequencies, but not the ion frequencies of the first frequency spectrum. The method further includes comparing the first frequency spectrum with the second frequency spectrum to identify the interference frequencies in the first frequency spectrum. The disclosure also relates to a mass spectrometer which is suitable for carrying out the method for analyzing the gas by mass spectrometry.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Leybold GmbHInventors: Michel Aliman, Alexander Laue, Andreas Schuetz, Ruediger Reuter
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Publication number: 20200090920Abstract: A method for analyzing a gas by mass spectrometry includes exciting ions of the gas to be analyzed in an FT ion trap, and recording a first frequency spectrum in a first measurement time interval during or after the excitation of the ions. The first frequency spectrum contains ion frequencies of the excited ions and interference frequencies. The method also includes recording a second frequency spectrum in a second measurement time interval. The second frequency spectrum contains the interference frequencies, but not the ion frequencies of the first frequency spectrum. The method further includes comparing the first frequency spectrum with the second frequency spectrum to identify the interference frequencies in the first frequency spectrum. The disclosure also relates to a mass spectrometer which is suitable for carrying out the method for analyzing the gas by mass spectrometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Michel Aliman, Alexander Laue, Ruediger Reuter
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Patent number: 10236169Abstract: An ionization device includes: a plasma generating device for generating metastable particles and/or ions of an ionization gas in a primary plasma region; a field generating device for generating a glow discharge in a secondary plasma region; an inlet for supplying a gas to be ionized into the secondary plasma region; and a further inlet for supplying the metastable particles and/or the ions of the ionization gas into the secondary plasma region. A mass spectrometer includes such an ionization device and a detector downstream of the outlet of the ionization device for the mass-spectrometric analysis of the ionized gas.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Carl Zeiss SMT GmbHInventors: Michel Aliman, Hin Yiu Anthony Chung, Gennady Fedosenko, Ruediger Reuter, Alexander Laue, Achim von Keudell, Marc Boeke, Thorsten Benter, Joerg Winter, Peter Awakowicz, Leonid Gorkhover
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Patent number: 10141174Abstract: A method for examining a gas by mass spectrometry includes: ionizing the gas for producing ions; and storing, exciting and detecting at least some of the produced ions in an FT ion trap. Producing and storing the ions in the FT ion trap and/or exciting the ions prior to the detection of the ions in the FT ion trap includes at least one selective IFT excitation, such as a SWIFT excitation, which is dependent on the mass-to-charge ratio of the ions. The disclosure further relates to a mass spectrometer. A mass spectrometer includes: an FT ion trap; and an excitation device for storing, exciting, and detecting ions in the FT ion trap.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Carl Zeiss SMT GmbHInventors: Michel Aliman, Alexander Laue, Hin Yiu Anthony Chung, Gennady Fedosenko, Ruediger Reuter, Leonid Gorkhover, Martin Antoni, Andreas Gorus, Valerie Derpmann
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Publication number: 20180068842Abstract: A method for examining a gas by mass spectrometry includes: ionizing the gas for producing ions; and storing, exciting and detecting at least some of the produced ions in an FT ion trap. Producing and storing the ions in the FT ion trap and/or exciting the ions prior to the detection of the ions in the FT ion trap includes at least one selective IFT excitation, such as a SWIFT excitation, which is dependent on the mass-to-charge ratio of the ions. The disclosure further relates to a mass spectrometer. A mass spectrometer includes: an FT ion trap; and an excitation device for storing, exciting, and detecting ions in the FT ion trap.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Michel Aliman, Alexander Laue, Hin Yiu Anthony Chung, Gennady Fedosenko, Ruediger Reuter, Leonid Gorkhover, Martin Antoni, Andreas Gorus, Valerie Derpmann
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Publication number: 20170278690Abstract: An ionization device includes: a plasma generating device for generating metastable particles and/or ions of an ionization gas in a primary plasma region; a field generating device for generating a glow discharge in a secondary plasma region; an inlet for supplying a gas to be ionized into the secondary plasma region; and a further inlet for supplying the metastable particles and/or the ions of the ionization gas into the secondary plasma region. A mass spectrometer includes such an ionization device and a detector downstream of the outlet of the ionization device for the mass-spectrometric analysis of the ionized gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Michel Aliman, Hin Yiu Anthony Chung, Gennady Fedosenko, Ruediger Reuter, Alexander Laue, Achim von Keudell, Marc Boeke, Thorsten Benter, Joerg Winter, Peter Awakowicz, Leonid Gorkhover
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Publication number: 20160020064Abstract: An apparatus for focusing and for storage of ions and an apparatus for separation of a first pressure area from a second pressure area are disclosed, in particular for an analysis apparatus for ions. A particle beam device may have at least one of the abovementioned apparatuses. A container for holding ions and at least one multipole unit are provided. The multipole unit has a through-opening with a longitudinal axis as well as a multiplicity of electrodes. A first set of the electrodes is at a first radial distance from the longitudinal axis. A second set of the electrodes is in each case at a second radial distance from the longitudinal axis. The first radial distance is less than the second radial distance. Alternatively or additionally, the apparatus may have an elongated opening with a radial extent. The opening has a longitudinal extent which is greater than the radial extent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Alexander Laue, Albrecht Glasmachers, Christian Hendrich, Dirk Preikszas, Michel Aliman, Hubert Mantz, Ulrike Zeile, Holger Doemer
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Patent number: 9230789Abstract: An apparatus for focusing and for storage of ions and an apparatus for separation of a first pressure area from a second pressure area are disclosed, in particular for an analysis apparatus for ions. A particle beam device may have at least one of the abovementioned apparatuses. A container for holding ions and at least one multipole unit are provided. The multipole unit has a through-opening with a longitudinal axis as well as a multiplicity of electrodes. A first set of the electrodes is at a first radial distance from the longitudinal axis. A second set of the electrodes is in each case at a second radial distance from the longitudinal axis. The first radial distance is less than the second radial distance. Alternatively or additionally, the apparatus may have an elongated opening with a radial extent. The opening has a longitudinal extent which is greater than the radial extent.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2011Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbHInventors: Alexander Laue, Albrecht Glasmachers, Christian Hendrich, Dirk Preikszas, Michel Aliman, Hubert Mantz, Ulrike Zeile, Holger Dömer
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Publication number: 20140326874Abstract: An apparatus for transmission of energy of an ion to at least one gas particle and/or for transportation of an ion and a particle beam device having an apparatus such as this are disclosed. In particular, a container is provided, in which a gas is arranged which has gas particles, wherein the container has a transport axis. Furthermore, at least one first multipole unit and at least one second multipole unit are provided, which are arranged along the transport axis. The first multipole unit and the second multipole unit are formed by printed circuit boards. Furthermore, an electronic circuit is provided, which provides each multipole unit with a potential, such that a potential gradient is generated, in particular along the transport axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbHInventors: Albrecht Glasmachers, Alexander Laue, Michel Aliman, Hubert Mantz, Ulrike Zeile, Holger Doemer
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Publication number: 20110220788Abstract: An apparatus for focusing and for storage of ions and an apparatus for separation of a first pressure area from a second pressure area are disclosed, in particular for an analysis apparatus for ions. A particle beam device may have at least one of the abovementioned apparatuses. A container for holding ions and at least one multipole unit are provided. The multipole unit has a through-opening with a longitudinal axis as well as a multiplicity of electrodes. A first set of the electrodes is at a first radial distance from the longitudinal axis. A second set of the electrodes is in each case at a second radial distance from the longitudinal axis. The first radial distance is less than the second radial distance. Alternatively or additionally, the apparatus may have an elongated opening with a radial extent. The opening has a longitudinal extent which is greater than the radial extent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Alexander Laue, Albrecht Glasmachers, Christian Hendrich, Dirk Preikszas, Michel Aliman, Hubert Mantz, Ulrike Zeile, Holger Dömer
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Publication number: 20110192973Abstract: An apparatus for transmission of energy of an ion to at least one gas particle and/or for transportation of an ion and a particle beam device having an apparatus such as this are disclosed. In particular, a container is provided, in which a gas is arranged which has gas particles, wherein the container has a transport axis. Furthermore, at least one first multipole unit and at least one second multipole unit are provided, which are arranged along the transport axis. The first multipole unit and the second multipole unit are formed by printed circuit boards. Furthermore, an electronic circuit is provided, which provides each multipole unit with a potential, such that a potential gradient is generated, in particular along the transport axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Albrecht Glasmachers, Alexander Laue, Michel Aliman, Hubert Mantz, Ulrike Zeile, Holger Dömer