Patents by Inventor Mark C. Mellinger

Mark C. Mellinger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Heat dissipation system having releasable attachment assembly
    Patent number: 6082440
    Abstract: A heat dissipation system for a heat generating electronic device includes a releasable attachment assembly for removably securing a heat sink to a heat spreader plate thereof includes at least one spring clip for biasing the heat spreader plate into a secured engagement with the heat sink. The spring clips are adapted to allow easy engagement and/or disengagement of the heat sink from the heat spreader plate, thereby facilitating the use of variously configured heat sinks as part of the heat dissipation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Thermalloy, Incorporated
    Inventors: Donald L. Clemens, Michael M. Heatly, Matthew C. Smithers, Mark C. Mellinger