Patent · US Expired

Heatsink

US7274571B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2005
Grant dateSep 25, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1461
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method according to one embodiment may include providing a heatsink having a base having a first region with a thickness greater than a second region. The heatsink may further include a plurality of fins extending from the base with at least one fin oriented at an angle to at least another fin. The method of this embodiment may also include thermally coupling the heatsink to the heat generating component. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.

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