Method and apparatus for protecting thermal interfaces

Details Method and apparatus for protecting thermal interfaces Method and apparatus for protecting thermal interfaces

2005-03-15

2005-03-15

Chérvinsky, Boris (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C361S704000, C257S675000, C257S787000, C257S788000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06867977

ABSTRACT:
A protective layer and an encapsulant for a thermal interface are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus has a heat generating device, a heat dissipating device, a thermal interface between the heat generating and heat dissipating devices, and an encapsulant covering the thermal interface. In another embodiment, layers of grease are applied between the thermal interface and at least one of the heat generating and heat dissipating devices. In a further embodiment, a method comprises encapsulating a thermal interface in an encapsulant to protect the thermal interface. In another embodiment, a method comprises applying a first layer of grease between a heat generating device and a thermal interface and a second layer of grease between a heat dissipating device and the thermal interface.

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