Patent attributes
Integrated system for delivering sample to a mass spectrometer, which includes a chamber extending from a top to bottom end, an open port probe disposed in the chamber such that an open end of the probe, which is configured for receiving a sample, is positioned in proximity to top end of the chamber. The system can further include a solvent inlet port coupled to said chamber for receiving a solvent and directing said solvent to said probe, and a solvent outlet port for receiving a flow of the solvent from the open port probe and directing the received solvent out of the chamber. The system can also include an adapter for receiving a sample holder having an outlet port, the adapter is releasable and replaceable and couple with chamber to align the outlet port of sample holder with open end of probe for delivering sample to the probe.