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- Patent Title: Heatsink with visual installation indicator
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Application No.: US16167724Application Date: 2018-10-23
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Publication No.: US11268909B2Publication Date: 2022-03-08
- Inventor: Le Gao , Yang Sun , Rudong Shi , Bruce Chen
- Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
- Applicant Address: US CA San Jose
- Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
- Current Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA San Jose
- Main IPC: G01N21/88
- IPC: G01N21/88 ; B23P19/06 ; G01N21/956 ; F16M13/00

Abstract:
In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a module for use in installing a heatsink, the module comprising a fastener, a first indicator member comprising a first visual indicator surface, and a second indicator member comprising a second visual indicator surface, the first and second indicator members defining an opening for receiving the fastener. The first visual indicator surface is visible when the fastener is not fully installed and the second visual indicator surface is visible when the fastener is fully installed. A method for installing the heatsink with the module is also disclosed herein.
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