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2008

  • Shvartsburg AA, RD Smith, and GA Anderson. November 2008. "Method and Apparatus for High-order Differential Mobility Separations." U.S. Patent 7,449,683.

2007

  • Anderson, GA, KJ Auberry, LJ Kangas, and RD Smith. November 2006. "Method for Enhanced Accuracy in Predicting Peptides using Liquid Separations or Chromatography." U.S. Patent 7,136,759.
  • Gilbert RW, CL Carrender, GA Anderson, and KD Steele. February 2007. "Multi-Mode Radio Frequency Device." U.S. Patent 7,176,784.

2006

  • Amonette JE, Autrey ST, Foster-Mills NS. February 2006. "Photoacoustic spectroscopy sample array vessels and photoacoustic spectroscopy methods for using the same." US Patent 6,999,174.
  • Wind; RA, Hu, JZ, Minard, KR, Rommereim, DN. January 2006. "Advanced slow-magic angle spinning probe for magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy." US Patent 6,989,674.

2005

  • Tang; K, Belov, MB, Tolmachev, AV, Udseth; HR, Smith, RD. December 2005. "Multi-source ion funnel." US Patent 6,979,816.
  • Hess WP, Joly AG, Gerrity DP, Beck KM, Sushko PV, Shlyuger AL. June 2005. "Particle generator." US Patent 6,911,649.
  • Amonette JE, Autrey ST, Foster-Mills NS, Green D. March 2005. "Photoacoustic spectroscopy sample array vessel and photoacoustic spectroscopy method for using the same." US Patent 6,873,415.
  • Weller RE, Lind MA, Fisher DR, Gutowska A, Campbell AA. March 2005. "Stimulus sensitive gel with radioisotope and methods of making." US Patent 6,869,588.

2004

  • Tonkyn RG, Barlow SE, Balmer ML, Maupin GD. October 2004. "NOx reduction methods and apparatuses." US Patent 6,808,694.
  • Belov M, Smith RD, Udseth HR. September 2004. "Method for increasing the dynamic range of mass spectrometers." US Patent 6,787,760.
  • Steele KD, Anderson GA, Gilbert RW. July 2004. "Multi-level RF identification system." US Patent 6,765,476.
  • Wang Y, Vanderwiel DP, Tonkovich AY, Gao Y, Baker EG. June 2004. "Catalyst structure and method of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis." US Patent 6,750,258.
  • Elder SH, Su Y, Gao Y, Heald SM. February 2004. "Nanocrystalline Heterojunction Materials." US Patent 6,685,909.
  • Beck KM, Wunschel DS. January 2004. "High spatial resolution matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI)." US Patent 6,680,477.

2003

  • Wang Y, Vanderwiel DP, Tonkovich AY, Gao Y, Baker EG. December 2003. "Catalyst structure and method of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis." US Patent 6,660,237.
  • Tonkovich A, Wang Y, Wegeng RS, Gao Y. September 2003. "Method and apparatus for obtaining enhanced production rate of thermal chemical reactions." US Patent 6,616,909.
  • Grate J, Wise B. August 2003. "Methods for characterizing, classifying, and identifying unknowns in samples." US Patent 6,606,567.
  • Elder SH, Su Y, Gao Y, Heald SM. July 2003. "Nanocrystalline Heterojunction Materials." US Patent 6,592,842.
  • Smith RD, Kim T, Tang K, and Udseth HR. June 2003 "Ionization Source Utilizing a Jet Disturber in Combination with an Ion Funnel and Method of Operation." US Patent 6,583,408.
  • Wang Y, Vanderwiel DP, Tonkovich AY, Gao Y, Baker EG. May 2003. "Catalyst structure and method of fischer-tropsch synthesis." US Patent 6,558,634.
  • Tonkovich A, Wang Y, Wegeng RS, Gao Y. April 2003. "Method and apparatus for obtaining enhanced production rate of thermal chemical reactions." US Patent 6,540,975.
  • Liang Y, Daschbach JL, Su Y, Chambers SA. March 2003. "Structure having spatially separated photo-excitable electron-hole pairs and method of manufacturing same." US Patent 6,534,782.
  • Chandler DP, Posakony GJ, Bond LJ, Bruckner-Lea CJ. January 2003. "Apparatus and method for ultrasonic treatment of a liquid." US Patent 6,506,584.

2002

  • Anderson GA, Brands MD, Bruce JE, Pasa-Tolic L, Smith RD. December 2002. "Method for calibrating mass spectrometers." US Patent 6,498,340.
  • Wang Y, Vanderwiel DP, Tonkovich AY, Gao Y, Baker EG. December 2002. "Catalyst structure and method of fischer-tropsch synthesis." US Patent 6,491,880.
  • Tonkovich A, Wang Y, Gao Y. November 2002. "Long life hydrocarbon conversion catalyst and method of making." US Patent 6,479,428.
  • Wang Y, Vanderwiel DP, Tonkovich AY, Gao Y, Baker EG. September 2002. "Catalyst structure and method of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis." US Patent 6,451,864.
  • Gao Y, Tonkovich A, Wang Y. August 2002. "Catalyst, Method of Making, and Reactions Using the Catalyst." US Patent 6,440,895.
  • Armstrong B, Campbell AA, Gutowska A, Song L. July 2002. "Polymer/Ceramic Composites*." US Patent 6,417,247.
  • Grate J, Wise B. June 2002. "Methods For Characterizing, Classifying, And Identifying Unknowns In Samples." US Patent 6,408,250.
  • Gao Y, Liu J. March 2002. "Carbon Nanotubes On A Substrate" US Patent 6,361,861.
  • Amonette J, Autrey ST, Daschbach J, Foster-Mills N. February 2002. "Photoacoustic Spectroscopy Apparatus and Method." US Patent 6,348,968.

2001

  • Fulton JL, Hoffmann MM. November 2001. "Rare Earth Oxide Fluoride Nanoparticles and Hydrothermal Method For Forming Nanoparticles." US Patent 6,316,377.
  • Weller RE, Lind MA, Fisher DR, Gutowska A, Campbell AA. October 2001. "Stimulus Sensitive Gel with Radioisotope And Methods Of Making." US Patent 6,296,831.
  • Wang Y, VanderWiel DP, Tonkovich AY. September 2001. "Method and Catalyst Structure for Steam Reforming of a Hydrocarbon" US Patent 6,284,217
  • Phelps MR, Yonker CR, Fulton JL, Bowman LE. July 2001. "A Method of Filtering a Target Compound From a First Solvent That is Above Its Critical Density." US Patent 6,264,726.
  • Eiden GC, Barinaga CJ, Koppenaal DW. July 2001. "An Apparatus for Reduction of Selected Ion Intensities in Confined Ion Beams." US Patent 6,259,091.
  • Autrey ST, Posakony GJ, Amonette JE, Foster-Mills NS. June 2001. "Photoacoustic Method for Measuring Concentration of Chemical Species." US Patent 6,244,101.
  • Autrey ST, Daschbach JL, Amonette JE, Foster-Mills NS. May 2001. "Photoacoustic Spectroscopy Sample Cells and Methods of Photoacoustic Spectroscopy." US Patent 6,236,455.
  • Smith RD, Liu C. February 2001. "Apparatus for Molecular Weight Separation." US Patent 6,187,190.

2000

  • Holman DA, Grate JW, Bruckner-Lea CJ. December 2000. "Apparatus and Method for Handling Magnetic Particles in a Fluid." US Patent 6,159,378.
  • Egorov OB, Grate JW, Bray LA. November 2000. "Method for Sequential Injection of Liquid Samples for Radioisotope Separations." US Patent 6,153,154.
  • Egorov OB, O'Hara MJ, Grate JW, Chandler DP, Brockman FJ, Bruckner-Lea CJ. October 2000. "Systems for Column-Based Separations, Methods of Forming Packed Columns, and Methods of Purifying Sample Components." US Patent 6,136,197.
  • Gao Y, Campbell AA. September 2000. "Method of Coating a Substrate with a Calcium Phosphate Compound," US Patent 6,113,993.
  • Holtom GR, Xie XS, Zumbusch A. August 2000. "Nonlinear Vibrational Microscopy." US Patent 6,108,081.
  • Smith RD, Shaffer SA. August 2000. "Method and Apparatus for Directing Ions and Other Charged Particles Generated at Near Atmospheric Pressures Into a Region Under Vacuum." US Patent 6,107,628.
  • Tanner DD, Ding Q, Kandanarachchi P, Franz JA. August 2000. "Method of Microwave Bond Cleavage of a Hydrocarbon Compounding a Liquid Phase." US Patent 6,106,675.
  • Brewster ME, Miller NE. May 2000. "Information Retrieval System Utilizing Wavelet Transform." US Patent 6,070,133.
  • Grate JW, Kaganove SN. January 2000. "Strongly Hydrogen-Bond Acidic Polymer and Methods of Making and Using." US Patent 6,015,869.

1999

  • Smith RD, Severs JC. November 1999. "Capillary Electrophoresis Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry Interface." US Patent 5,993,633.
  • Sharma AK, Camaioni DM, Josephson GB. November 1999 "Corona Method and Apparatus for Altering Carbon Containing Compounds." US Patent 5,980,701.
  • Campbell AA, Song L. September 1999. "Thin Film Composition with Biological Substance and Method of Making," US Patent 5,958,430.
  • Smith RD, Liu C. September 1999. "Microdialysis Unit for Molecular Weight Separation." US Patent 5,954,959.
  • Peurrung AJ, Barlow SE. August 1999. "Method and Apparatus for Confinement of Ions in the Presence of a Neutral Gas." US Patent 5,931,986.
  • Barlow SE, Orlando TM, Tonkyn RG. June 1999. "Method and Apparatus for Processing Exhaust Gas with Corona Discharge." US Patent 5,914,015.
  • Bowman LE. May 1999. "Method for Removing Organic Coatings from Substrates." US Patent 5,904,155.
  • Fulton JL, Yonker CR, Hallen RR, Baker EG, Bowman LE, Silva LJ. January 1999. "Method for Sizing and Desizing Yarns with Liquid and Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Solvent." US Patent 5,863,298.

1998

  • Camaioni DM, Lilga MA. July 1998. "Method and Reaction Pathway for Selectively Oxidizing Hydrocarbon Compounds." US Patent 5,786,505.
  • Amonette JE, Fruchter JS, Gorby YA, Cole CR, Cantrell KJ, Kaplan DI. July 1998. "Method of Removing Oxidized Contaminants from Water." US Patent 5,783,088.
  • Janata J, McVay GL, Peden CH, Exarhos GJ. July 1998. "Apparatus for Photocatalytic Destruction of Internal Combustion Engine Emissions During Cold Start." US Patent 5,778,664.
  • Linehan JC, Fulton JL, Bean RM. June 1998. "Process of Forming Compounds Using Reverse Micelle or Reverse Microemulsion Systems." US Patent 5,770,172.
  • Eiden GC, Barinaga CJ, Koppenaal DW. June 1998. "Method for Reduction of Selected Ion Intensities in Confined Ion Beams." US Patent 5,767,512.
  • Camaioni DM, Lilga MA. January 1998. "Method of Photocatalytic Conversion of C-H Organics." US Patent 5,708,246.

1997

  • Barlow SE, Alexander ML, Follansbee JC. December 1997. "Asymmetric Ion Trap." US Patent 5,693,941.
  • Matson DW, Fulton JL, Linehan JC, Bean RM, Brewer TD, Werpy TA, Darab JG. July 1997. "Catalyst Material and Method of Making." US Patent 5,652,192.
  • Balmer ML. January 1997. "Cesium Titanium Silicate and Method of Making." US Patent 5,591,420.
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