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Fastener with bilateral seal for liquid immersion cooling applications

US8920091B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2008
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/20236
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastener assembly including an elongate fastener adapted to extend through a chamber having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end; a first seal disposed at least partially at the first end of the fastener to prevent leakage of fluid from the chamber; and a second seal disposed at least partially at the second end of the fastener to prevent leakage of fluid from the chamber. In a specific embodiment, the first and second seals are conical seals and a third seal is provided by a gasket. The invention also provides a method for securing a fluid filled chamber to a surface by using embodiments of the fastener assembly.

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