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Conformal thermal ground planes

US11511377B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2019
Grant dateNov 29, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23P2700/09
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A conformal thermal ground plane is disclosed according to some embodiments along with a method of manufacturing a conformal thermal ground plane according to other embodiments. The method may include forming a first planar containment layer into a first non-planar containment layer having a first non-planar shape; forming a second planar containment layer into a second non-planar containment layer having a second non-planar shape; disposing a liquid cavity and a vapor cavity between the first non-planar containment layer and the second non-planar containment layer; sealing at least a portion of the first non-planar containment layer and at least a portion of the second non-planar containment layer; and charging at least the liquid cavity with a working fluid.

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