US5917697A
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CPU cooling arrangement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-01-27
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Granted: 1999-06-29
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Expires: 2018-01-27
Abstract
Abstract CPU cooling arrangement including a hood covered on a fan above a heat sink at the top of a CPU inside a computer mainframe, the hood having at least one air inlet, and at least one air pipe for guiding outside cooling air to the heat sink, each air pipe having one end connected to one air inlet on the hood and an opposite end connected to the outside of the computer mainframe.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Wang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:57
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/14; G11B33/1406; G11B33/1413; G11B33/142; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A CPU cooling arrangement comprising: a hood, said hood having at least one air inlet; an air pipe, said air having one end connected to the at least one air inlet of said hood and an opposite end fixedly fastened to the outside of a computer mainframe in which the CPU cooling arrangement is installed; wherein said hood is coupled to a fan on a heat sink above CPU inside the computer mainframe to guide outside air toward the heat sink upon operation of fan.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A CPU cooling arrangement comprising: a hood, said hood having at least one air inlet; an air pipe, said air having one end connected to the at least one air inlet of said hood and an opposite end fixedly fastened to the outside of a computer mainframe in which the CPU cooling arrangement is installed; wherein said hood is coupled to a fan on a heat sink above CPU inside the computer mainframe to guide outside air toward the heat sink upon operation of fan.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
140 words
A cooling arrangement for a CPU in a computer, comprising: a heat sink mounted on the CPU; a fan mounted on said heat sink, said fan having an outlet disposed adjacent said heat sink; a hood coupled to said fan in overlaying relationship with an inlet of said fan, said hood having an air inlet through which air is drawn by said fan; a frame board mounted to a rear side of the computer's mainframe, said frame board having a through opening formed therein for passage of ambient air external to the computer therethrough; and an air pipe coupled in fluid communication between said air inlet of said hood and said through opening of said frame board to transport the external ambient air to said inlet of said fan, said fan discharging the external ambient air to said heat sink.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
140 words
A cooling arrangement for a CPU in a computer, comprising: a heat sink mounted on the CPU; a fan mounted on said heat sink, said fan having an outlet disposed adjacent said heat sink; a hood coupled to said fan in overlaying relationship with an inlet of said fan, said hood having an air inlet through which air is drawn by said fan; a frame board mounted to a rear side of the computer's mainframe, said frame board having a through opening formed therein for passage of ambient air external to the computer therethrough; and an air pipe coupled in fluid communication between said air inlet of said hood and said through opening of said frame board to transport the external ambient air to said inlet of said fan, said fan discharging the external ambient air to said heat sink.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cooling arrangement as recited in claim 2 where said air pipe is a bellows pipe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The cooling arrangement as recited in claim 2 where said air pipe is fluidly coupled to said opening of said frame board through a fitting secured to said frame board in overlaying relationship with said opening.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-06-28 | 2002-12-28 | 2003-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-06-28 | 2006-12-28 | 2007-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-06-28 | 2010-12-28 | 2011-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |