Patent ID: 6691770
Filing Date: 2004-02-17
Classification: A61K,F28F,H01L

Abstract:
A heat sink for removing heat from a heat source, said heat sink comprising:a core member comprising at least one core member first surface, said at least one first surface being adapted to contact at least a portion of said heat source; at least one outer peripheral surface located on said core member, at least a portion of said at least one outer peripheral surface being tapered, wherein the circumference of said at least one outer peripheral surface in the proximity of said first surface being greater than the circumference of said at least one outer peripheral surface not in the proximity of said first surface; at least one cooling fin operatively connected to said at least one outer peripheral surface, said at least one cooling fin extending in a direction substantially normal to said at least one core member first surface; and a shroud having at least one inner surface, wherein said at least one inner surface is located adjacent said at least one cooling fin, wherein said shroud has a first portion and a second portion, wherein said first portion is located adjacent said at least one cooling fin, wherein said second portion extends beyond said core member, and wherein said second portion has at least one slot formed therein.