US6272722B1
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Device for retaining computer CPU cooling piece
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-11-18
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Granted: 2001-08-14
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Expires: 2019-11-18
Abstract
Abstract A device is designed to retain a cooling piece of a computer CPU. The device comprises a main body which is provided in two segments thereof with two legs opposite to each other. The legs are provided with a hook extending outwards and upwards, and a retainer of a curved construction. The main body is provided with two winged portions which are located at both ends thereof and provided with a through hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Yaw-Huey Lai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:21
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/60; H10W40/641; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44017; Y10T24/44026; Y10T24/44034; Y10T24/44274
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A retaining device of a computer CPU cooling piece, said retaining device comprising a main body which is provided in two segments thereof with two legs opposite to each other, with each of said two legs having a hook extending outwards and upwards whereby said two legs are provided at one end thereof with a retainer, said main body further provided at both ends thereof with a winged portion extending outwards and having a through hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A retaining device of a computer CPU cooling piece, said retaining device comprising a main body which is provided in two segments thereof with two legs opposite to each other, with each of said two legs having a hook extending outwards and upwards whereby said two legs are provided at one end thereof with a retainer, said main body further provided at both ends thereof with a winged portion extending outwards and having a through hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The retaining device as defined in claim 1 , wherein said retainer is of a curved construction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The retaining device as defined in claim 1 , wherein said segments of said main body are raised whereby said main body has a V-shaped longitudinal section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The retaining device as defined in claim 1 , wherein said segments are provided with two through holes, with each being located in an inner side of said leg.
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) | 2004-08-13 | 2005-02-12 | 2005-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-08-13 | 2009-02-12 | 2009-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-08-13 | 2013-02-12 | 2013-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |