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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7655719 | Thermally conductive polymer compositions having moderate tensile and flexural properties A thermally conductive polymer composition having enhanced mechanical properties is provided. The polymer composition consists of a base polymer matrix loaded with fillers that results in a thermal conductivity that is greater than 1.5 W/m° K and a tensile modulus ... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7521009 | Method of manufacturing athermally conductive drive belt The present invention provides a novel method whereby a thermally conductive belt is manufactured through net shape molding. Specifically the method of the present invention is for manufacturing a power transfer belt that is of a highly thermally conductive polymer ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7476702 | Polymer electronic device package having high thermal conductivity and dielectric strength A polymer composition having high thermal conductivity and dielectric strength is provided. The polymer composition comprises a base polymer matrix and a thermally-conductive, electrically-insulating material. A reinforcing material such as glass can be added to the... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7413691 | In-mold metallized polymer components and method of manufacturing same A method is provided for forming a net shape molded component that includes an integral metallized coating or layer on the exterior surface thereof. The method includes injecting a carefully matched mixture of a molten polymer resin and a molten metallic alloy into ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7311140 | Heat sink assembly with overmolded carbon matrix A net-shape molded heat sink is provided which includes a thermally conductive main body and a number of thermally conductive fins integrally connected to and emanating from the main body. The heat sink is formed by overmolding a carbon-carbon matrix core plate with... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7235918 | Thermally-conductive plastic articles having light reflecting surfaces A thermally-conductive polymer composition suitable for making molded reflector articles having light-reflecting surfaces is provided. The composition comprises: a) about 20% to about 80% by weight of a base polymer matrix such as polycarbonate; and b) about 20% to ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7132071 | Method of molding using a plunger machine with a tapered bore A method of molding reinforced polymer compositions using a molding machine with a tapered bore is provided. The method has particular application in molding polymer that is reinforced with particles having an aspect ratio that is greater than 1:1. The plunger machi... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7077642 | Plunger molding machine with tapered bore and thermal transfer fins A plunger machine for molding reinforced polymer compositions is provided. The plunger machine has particular application in molding polymer that is reinforced with particles having an aspect ratio that is greater than 1:1. The plunger machine includes a barrel hous... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7077990 | High-density, thermally-conductive plastic compositions for encapsulating motors A method for making a stator assembly having a thermally-conductive, plastic housing for a high speed motor is provided. A thermally-conductive, high-density polymer composition is used to make the housing, and the stator is uniformly encapsulated therein. The polym... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7037102 | Plunger molding machine with tapered bore and thermal transfer fins A plunger machine for molding reinforced polymer compositions is provided. The plunger machine has particular application in molding polymer that is reinforced with particles having an aspect ratio that is greater than 1:1. The plunger machine includes a barrel hous... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6986435 | Self-heating food and beverage container made from a thermally conductive polymer composition The present invention relates to a self-heating container for heating consumable items such as food and beverages. The container assembly includes a star-shaped inner container for holding heating media that produces an exothermic reaction, and an outer container fo... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6981805 | Molded electronic connector formed from a thermally conductive polymer composition and method of making the same An electronic connector having a housing containing a circuit board with a heat-generating component, such as a photodiode or laser, is provided. The housing is molded over the circuit board and heat-generating component. The housing is made from a moldable, thermal... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6976769 | Light-emitting diode reflector assembly having a heat pipe A light-emitting diode reflector assembly having a heat pipe and a reflector body is provided. The assembly further includes a mounting member for mounting a circuit board having an array of light-emitting diodes. The mounting member and reflector body are made from... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6919115 | Thermally conductive drive belt The present invention provides for a power transfer belt that is manufactured of a highly thermally conductive polymer composition, in contrast to the typical rubber material used to fabricate the belts of the prior art. The new and unique belt of the present invent... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6899160 | Method of forming a thermally conductive article using metal injection molding material with high and low aspect ratio filler The present invention discloses a conductive injection molding composition. The thermally conductive composition includes a metallic base matrix of, by volume, between 30 and 60 percent. A first thermally conductive filler, by volume, between 25 and 60 percent is pr... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6886625 | Elastomeric heat sink with a pressure sensitive adhesive backing The present invention discloses a net-shape molded elastomeric heat-dissipating device that includes an integrally formed conformable interface surface. A base elastomeric matrix material is loaded with thermally conductive filler and injected into a mold cavity to ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6868602 | Method of manufacturing a structural frame A structural frame (12) for dissipating heat from an electronic device (10) is provided. The structural frame (12), to which an electronic circuit board (14) containing a heat generating electronic component (16) is mounted, is inj... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6863729 | Nozzle insert for long fiber compounding A new die insert for an extrusion machine and a method of using the invention that includes a continuous strand of fiber reinforcing material to be statically drawn directly to the center of the molten flow of polymer base matrix is provided. The insert is placed in... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6851869 | Highly thermally conductive electronic connector The electronic connector (10) includes an improved heat dissipating housing for cooling heat generating devices located within the connector (10). The electronic connector (10) of the present invention enables the cost-effective cooling of elect... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6835347 | Method of forming a highly thermally conductive and high strength article A highly thermally conductive and high strength net-shape moldable molding composition, with a thermal conductivity above 4 W/m° K and a strength of at least 15 ksi includes a polymer base matrix of, by volume, between 30 and 70 percent. A first highly thermally co... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6827470 | Thermally conductive lamp reflector A thermally conductive lamp reflector is provided that dissipates heat from a light source within the reflector. The reflector assembly includes a shell having a metallized layer on its surface. The shell is made from a composition including about 30% to about 80% b... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6817096 | Method of manufacturing a heat pipe construction A method of manufacturing a heat pipe construction includes first providing a tubular pipe with an open end. A thermally conductive material, such as a metallic material or a filled polymer composite material is overmolded over or cast around the tubular pipe. Addit... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6789294 | Self-fastening handle assembly The self-fastening handle assembly includes a carrier panel with an aperture. A base member has a central bore and a bottom surface. Fingers, which extend from the bottom surface of the base member, are in a first arrangement which has a diameter which is smaller th... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6783716 | Nozzle insert for long fiber compounding A new die insert for an extrusion machine and a method of using the invention that includes a continuous strand of fiber reinforcing material to be statically drawn directly to the center of the molten flow of polymer base matrix. The insert is placed in line with t... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6685855 | Method of making thermally-conductive casings for optical heads in optical disc players A method of making a thermally-conductive casing for an optical head in a disc player is provided. The method involves molding a polymer composition comprising: i) about 20% to about 80% by weight of a polymer matrix such as polyphenylene sulfide, and ii)... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6681487 | Method of manufacturing a composite overmolded heat pipe The present invention discloses a method of constructing a heat pipe that includes providing a heat pipe with phase change media therein and injection overmolding the heat pipe with a conductive composition. The thermally conductive composition absorbs or... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6680015 | Method of manufacturing a heat sink assembly with overmolded carbon matrix A net-shape molded heat sink is provided which includes a thermally conductive main body and a number of thermally conductive fins integrally connected to and emanating from the main body. The heat sink is formed by overmolding a carbon-carbon matrix core... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6620497 | Polymer composition with boron nitride coated carbon flakes A thermally conductive and electrically insulative polymer composition and a method for creating the same is provided. Thermally conductive filler material is coated with a thermally conductive and electrically insulative coating material and mixed with a... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6620366 | Method of making a capacitor post with improved thermal conductivity The present invention provides an improved electrolytic capacitor device and a method of constructing the same. The capacitor includes a central support post that is inserted into an arbor hole in the center of the active element. The present invention pr... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6587330 | Capacitor post with improved thermal conductivity The present invention provides an improved electrolytic capacitor device and a method of constructing the same. The capacitor includes a central support post that is inserted into an arbor hole in the center of the active element. The present invention pr... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6585039 | Composite overmolded heat pipe construction The present invention discloses a heat pipe construction that includes a heat pipe with phase change media therein with a conductive composition molded about the heat pipe. The thermally conductive composition absorbs or reflects electro magnetic interfer... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6557859 | Injection moldable elastomeric gasket A net-shape molded elastomeric gasket for dissipating heat and providing electro-magnetic interference (EMI) shielding for an electronic device is formed by loading a base elastomeric matrix material with thermally conductive filler and EMI reflective met... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6543524 | Overplated thermally conductive part with EMI shielding A net-shape molded heat transfer component is provided which includes a thermally conductive core and a metallic coating for reflection of electromagnetic interference and radio frequency waves. The heat transfer component is formed by net-shape molding a... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6540948 | Injection molding apparatus with bleed off pocket for overmolding heat pipes A method of overmolding a heat pipe includes providing an injection mold apparatus having a cavity, an input gate, a bleed off overflow gate in communication with the cavity and a tubular heat pipe charged with phase change media which is capable of being... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6503964 | Polymer composition with metal coated carbon flakes A thermally conductive and electromagnetic interference and radio frequency reflective polymer composition and a method for creating the same is disclosed. Thermally conductive filler material is coated with a thermally conductive and electromagnetic inte... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6487073 | Thermally conductive electronic device case A case for dissipating heat from an electronic device is provided. The case includes an electronic circuit board with a heat generating electronic component installed thereon. A shield is positioned over the electronic component to protect it from electro... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6478997 | Polymer heat pipe with carbon core A polymer heat pipe with a carbon core and a method of forming such a heat pipe is disclosed. The heat pipe includes a substantially pure carbon fiber core and an outer jacket of substantially pure polymer material. The heat pipe is formed by extruding a ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6407149 | Method of manufacturing an evenly colored thermally conductive composite A method of molding an evenly colored, thermally conductive composition. Thermally conductive filler material is colored and mixed with a base polymer matrix. The mixture is molded into the desired shape. The step of for coloring the filler material is ta... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6397941 | Net-shape molded heat exchanger A net-shape molded heat exchanger is provided which includes a thermally conductive main body and a number of thermally conductive arms connected to and extending from the main body. A number of thermally conductive fins are connected to the arms. The hea... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6377219 | Composite molded antenna assembly A net-shape molded composite heat exchanger is provided which includes a plurality of thermally conductive fins overmolded onto one end of a metallic heat pipe for use both as an antenna in a cellular telephone and a heat exchanger to dissipate the heat g... | 04/23/2002 |