Laminated roll of sealed graphite pouches and methods for making the same

Abstract

Laminated rolls of sealed graphite pouches and methods for making the same are provided. The laminated roll can include a first substrate having a length and a plurality of sealed pouches disposed on the substrate at predetermined intervals along its length. Each sealed pouch can include a graphite sheet having first and second sides, the first side affixed to the substrate, and a second substrate affixed to at least the second side of the graphite sheet and to a portion of the substrate to fully seal the graphite sheet within an enclosed space. In one embodiment, the roll of sealed graphite sheet pouches can be fixed to a roll of another substrate in a roll-to-roll fashion and the combined rolls can be cut into discrete portions for use in a particular application. For example, the roll of the other substrate can be a roll of enhanced spectral reflector (ESR).

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 619,251, filed Apr. 2, 2012, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]This is directed to laminated rolls of sealed graphite pouches and methods for making the same. In particular, this is directed to a roll of sealed graphite pouches that can be fixed to a substrate in a roll-to-roll fashion.[0003]A portable electronic device can include several components coupled to a circuit board for providing processing and other device operations. Some of the components can generate heat that needs to be dissipated to ensure adequate device functioning. To protect the components from the heat, different heat dissipating approaches can be used. In one approach a metal-based heat spreader such as copper can be placed adjacent to a heat generating component. In another approach a composite-based heat spreader such as a graphite s...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a way to make rolls of sealed graphite pouches. These pouches are made by taking a sheet of graphite and putting it between two pieces of plastic, then sealing them. The result is a tightly sealed pouch that prevents any dust or other particles from escaping. These pouches can then be combined with another substrate and cut into smaller parts for use in different applications, like LCD modules. Overall, this process makes it easier and more accurate to cut and use these pouches in a variety of applications.

Problems solved by technology

The use of composite-based heat spreaders, though preferable for certain applications, requires the use of relatively expensive and time-consuming manufacturing processes to produce suitable composite-based heat spreaders.

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