US4057101A
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Heat sink
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1976-03-10
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Granted: 1977-11-08
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Expires: 1996-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A heat sink is disclosed which consists of a permanently sealed container which contains LiClO4.3R2O, NH4Al(SO4)2.12R2O or (COOH)2.2R2O, where R is hydrogen or deuterium. The heat sink can be used in combination with a radiator to protect electronic circuitry or other equipment from temporary overheating.
Inventors
- 👤 Roswell J. Ruka
- 👤 Robert G. Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:30
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/20; C; C09; C09K; C09K5/00; C09K5/02; C09K5/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/902; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24149; Y10T428/24157
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of storing heat comprising repeatedly transferring heat to a heat sink which comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of LiClO 4 .3R 2 O and (COOH) 2 .2R 2 O, where 100% of each R is independently selected from 0 to 100% hydrogen and 0 to 100% deuterium.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of storing heat comprising repeatedly transferring heat to a heat sink which comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of LiClO 4 .3R 2 O and (COOH) 2 .2R 2 O, where 100% of each R is independently selected from 0 to 100% hydrogen and 0 to 100% deuterium.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said compound is LiClO 4 .3H 2 O.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said compound is (COOH) 2 .2H 2 O.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said compound is (COOH) 2 .2D 2 O.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
66 words
A method of protecting electronic circuitry from temporary overheating comprising (1) transferring heat from said circuit to a heat sink comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of LiClO4.3R 2 O and (COOH) 2 .2R 2 O, where 100% of each R is independently selected from 0 to 100% hydrogen and 0 to 100% deuterium; and (2) radiating said heat away from said heat sink.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
66 words
A method of protecting electronic circuitry from temporary overheating comprising (1) transferring heat from said circuit to a heat sink comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of LiClO4.3R 2 O and (COOH) 2 .2R 2 O, where 100% of each R is independently selected from 0 to 100% hydrogen and 0 to 100% deuterium; and (2) radiating said heat away from said heat sink.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 5 wherein said compound is LiClO 4 .3H 2 O.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 5 wherein said compound is (COOH) 2 .2H 2 O.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 5 wherein said compound is (COOH) 2 .2D 2 O.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-11-07 | 1981-05-09 | 1981-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-07 | 1985-05-09 | 1985-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-07 | 1989-05-09 | 1989-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |