Patent ID: 7718256

Claim:
A thermal interface material comprising: a fully cured elastomer, filled with a thermally and/or electrically conductive filler, the fully cured elastomer comprising one or more resins selected from the group consisting of silicone, fluorosilicone, epoxy, siliconized epoxy, rubber, and cross-linked rubber; and partially cured adhesive, filled with a thermally and/or electrically conductive filler, the adhesive comprising one or more resins selected from the group consisting of silicone, fluorosilicone, siliconized epoxy, cyanate ester, and polyurethane; wherein the fully cured elastomer is substantially coated with the partially cured adhesive, wherein the fully cured elastomer is in the form of a tape prepared by tape casting, and wherein the partially cured adhesive is in direct contact with the fully cured elastomer and is cured to about 60% degree of cure.