Patents by Inventor Steven W. Govorchin

Steven W. Govorchin 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).

  • Furnace atomization electron ionization mass spectrometry
    Patent number: 5316955
    Abstract: A resistively-heated furnace such as a graphite furnace is employed to atomize a sample for electron ionization and mass spectrometric analysis. Wide-ranging sample types such as biological tissue, semi-solid and nonhomogeneous materials, as well as bulk organic and inorganic chemicals, can be effectively and accurately analyzed with the instrument and instrumental method with little if any sample preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Inventor: Steven W. Govorchin