Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to manifolds that comprise a moveable, internal sealing member that can be used to engage one or more ports of the manifold and prevent or reduce fluid flow from the engaged port into the manifold. In certain examples, the manifold can be used in a mass spectrometer to control fluid flow from an interface and a turbomolecular pump.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to manifolds that comprise a moveable, internal sealing member that can be used to engage one or more ports of the manifold and prevent or reduce fluid flow from the engaged port into the manifold. In certain examples, the manifold can be used in a mass spectrometer to control fluid flow from an interface and a turbomolecular pump.

Abstract: A gas chromatography system comprising a sample introduction device, an oven coupled to the sample introduction device and a detector coupled to the oven is disclosed. In certain examples, the oven may be configured to receive a chromatography column in a space in the oven. In some examples, the oven may be constructed and arranged to provide a substantially constant temperature to the space during an analysis stage of the gas chromatography system.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to manifolds that comprise a moveable, internal sealing member that can be used to engage one or more ports of the manifold and prevent or reduce fluid flow from the engaged port into the manifold. In certain examples, the manifold can be used in a mass spectrometer to control fluid flow from an interface and a turbomolecular pump.

Abstract: A gas chromatography system comprising a sample introduction device, an oven coupled to the sample introduction device and a detector coupled to the oven is disclosed. In certain examples, the oven may be configured to receive a chromatography column in a space in the oven. In some examples, the oven may be constructed and arranged to provide a substantially constant temperature to the space during an analysis stage of the gas chromatography system.

Abstract: A gas chromatography system comprising a sample introduction device, an oven coupled to the sample introduction device and a detector coupled to the oven is disclosed. In certain examples, the oven may be configured to receive a chromatography column in a space in the oven. In some examples, the oven may be constructed and arranged to provide a substantially constant temperature to the space during an analysis stage of the gas chromatography system.

Abstract: A gas chromatography system comprising a sample introduction device, an oven coupled to the sample introduction device and a detector coupled to the oven is disclosed. In certain examples, the oven may be configured to receive a chromatography column in a space in the oven. In some examples, the oven may be constructed and arranged to provide a substantially constant temperature to the space during an analysis stage of the gas chromatography system.

Abstract: A system for pre-concentrating analytes in a sample prior to introduction into a chromatographic column is generally disclosed comprising a housing, an adsorbent disposed in the housing, and first and second conduits having an inlet and an outlet, respectively, for transferring fluid out of and into the housing during adsorption/dry purge and desorption stages, respectively. In some embodiments, the inlet of the first conduit and the outlet of the second conduit are both disposed in one end of the housing and are offset from each other with respect to the adsorbent.

Abstract: A system for interfacing a sampling device and a chromatograph and for pre-concentrating analytes in a sample prior to introducing the sample into the chromatographic column is generally disclosed comprising an interface housing with a first channel and an adsorbent housing with a second channel, which contains at least one adsorbent. Valveless conduits permit fluid to be communicated between the sampling device and the first channel, between the first channel and the second channel, and the first channel and the column. In some embodiments, fluid flows in one direction when the analytes are adsorbed and in the opposite direction when analytes are desorbed. In certain embodiments, two different adsorbents are disposed in the second channel to adsorb different types of analytes.

Abstract: A V-2 engine; with four valves per cylinder, dual overhead camshafts, offset cylinders, and a single crankpin crankshaft; that will fit onto the stock front and rear EVO crankcase mounts, the stock primary drive and crankshaft mounting locations, and within the frame rails of a stock size EVO chassis (whether OEM or aftermarket).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for shielding a valve gate from potentially harmful environmental conditions. A valve gate can be moved from a closed position, in which the valve gate closes a valve passage and is potentially exposed to harmful environmental conditions, to a retracted position, in which the valve gate is shielded from the harmful environmental conditions. For example, the valve gate can be retracted inside a housing and a door can be closed over an opening in the housing to protect the valve gate. Other portions of the valve, such as a valve seat, can also be protected from harmful conditions, e.g., by closing a valve seat opening to prevent substances or other environmental conditions from leaving the valve passage.