Heat transfer material

Abstract

The invention teaches an apparatus and method for using an apparatus that allows heat to be directed away from a heat source. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

1 . A heat transfer fabric, comprising: 
 a first heat transfer bead, comprising 
 a heat transfer portion, the heat transfer portion comprising a plurality of fiber optic cable portions,  
 the fiber optic cable portions substantially parallel to one another, and  
 a foundation portion comprising a wall portion and a coupling portion, and  
 a binder that couples a fiber optic cable portion to a wall portion.  
   
   
   
       2 . The heat transfer fabric of  claim 1  wherein the binder is a silicone.  
   
   
       3 . The heat transfer fabric of  claim 1  wherein the binder couples a first fiber optic cable portion to a second fiber optic cable portion such that the first fiber optic cable portion and the second fiber optic cable portion are substantially parallel.  
   
   
       4 . The heat transfer fabric of  claim 1  further comprising a coupling portion that couples a first foundation portion to a second foundation portion.  
   
   
       5 . The heat transfer fabric of  claim 1  wherein the wall portion has a generally planar surface that is substantially vertically oriented, and has a top and a bottom.  
   
   
       6 . The heat transfer fabric of  claim 1  wherein each fiber optic cable portion has a length as its longest proportion, a top, and a bottom, the bottom adapted to accept heat and the top adapted to allow heat to release from the fiber optic cable portion.  
   
   
       7 . The heat transfer fabric of  claim 6  wherein the top of the fiber optic cable portion is substantially uncurved.  
   
   
       8 . The heat transfer fabric of  claim 6  wherein the bottom of the fiber optic cable portion is substantially convex.  
   
   
       9 . The heat transfer fabric of  claim 6  wherein the bottom of the fiber optic cable portion is substantially concave.  
   
   
       10 . The heat transfer fabric of  claim 1  further comprising a second heat transfer bead having a second coupling portion that connects with the first heat transfer bead to the second heat transfer bead at the coupling portion.  
   
   
       11 . The heat transfer fabric of  claim 10  further comprising an air space between the first heat transfer bead and the second heat transfer bead.  
   
   
       12 . The heat transfer fabric of  claim 1  wherein the wall comprises a binding hole.  
   
   
       13 . The heat transfer fabric of  claim 1  wherein the foundation comprises an elastic material.  
   
   
       14 . The heat transfer fabric of  claim 1  wherein the wall portion is no more than 0.125 inches thick.  
   
   
       15 . The heat transfer fabric of  claim 1  wherein each fiber optic cable portion is no more than 0.125 inches thick.  
   
   
       16 . A method of directing heat away from a heat source, comprising: 
 placing a heat transfer bead in proximity to a heat source, the heat transfer bead having a top and a bottom, the bottom being closer to the heat source than the top;    capturing heat generated by the heat source;    directing the heat away from the heat source; and    releasing the heat away from the heat source and from the top of the heat transfer bead.    
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the heat transfer bead comprises a fiber optic cable portion.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17  wherein the fiber optic cable portion comprises a length, a top and a bottom, the bottom of the fiber optic cable portion being positioned proximate to the bottom of the heat transfer bead, and the top of the fiber optic cable portion being proximate to the top of the heat transfer bead.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18  wherein the bottom of the fiber optic cable portion is adapted to allow heat to enter the fiber optic cable portion.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 18  wherein the top of the fiber optic cable portion is adapted to allow heat to escape the fiber optic cable portion.