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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 17, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2008
Matthew D. Kretman, Maplewood, MO (US);
Matthew D. Kretman, Maplewood, MO (US);
Astec International Limited, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, HK;
Abstract
A method of producing a thermally conductive cover for an electric circuit assembly having a plurality of heat dissipating components is disclosed. The thermally conductive cover including a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one rib extending downwardly from the bottom surface. The method includes selecting a plurality of dimensions for the thermally conductive cover such that the bottom surface will be spaced above and extend over top sides of the plurality of heat dissipating components when the thermally conductive cover is installed over the electronic circuit assembly. The at least one rib will extend over and be spaced from the plurality of heat dissipating components when the thermally conductive cover is installed over the electronic circuit assembly. The method further includes producing the thermally conductive cover with the selected dimensions. Thermally conductive covers are also disclosed.