US5526875A
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Cooling device for CPU
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-10-14
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Granted: 1996-06-18
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Expires: 2014-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A cooling device includes a radiator including a plate, a number of fins projecting upwardly from the plate and a recess defined among the fins. The cooling device further includes a flow-guiding cover including a top member and a periphery projecting downwardly from the top member. The top member of the flow-guiding cover defines an inlet. The periphery of the flow-guiding cover defines an outlet. The flow-guiding cover is mounted on the radiator so that the fins are oriented towards the outlet. The cooling device further includes a fan receivable in the recess.
Inventors
- 👤 Shih-jen Lin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:40
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/40; H10W40/43
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A cooling device comprising a radiator including a plate, a number of fins projecting upwardly from the plate, two walls projecting upwardly from the plate so that the fins are located between and oriented parallel to the walls, two grooves each defined in one of the walls and a recess defined beside the fins, a flow-guiding cover including a top member with two parallel edges, an inlet defined in the top member and a flat member projecting downwardly from the top member, and a fan attached to the top member wherein the parallel edges of the flow-guiding cover are receivable in the grooves defined in the walls for mounting the flow-guiding cover on the radiator while the fan is receivable in the recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A cooling device comprising a radiator including a plate, a number of fins projecting upwardly from the plate, two walls projecting upwardly from the plate so that the fins are located between and oriented parallel to the walls, two grooves each defined in one of the walls and a recess defined beside the fins, a flow-guiding cover including a top member with two parallel edges, an inlet defined in the top member and a flat member projecting downwardly from the top member, and a fan attached to the top member wherein the parallel edges of the flow-guiding cover are receivable in the grooves defined in the walls for mounting the flow-guiding cover on the radiator while the fan is receivable in the recess.
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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) | 1999-06-18 | 1999-12-18 | 2000-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-06-18 | 2003-12-18 | 2004-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-06-18 | 2007-12-18 | 2008-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |