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A new heat sink apparatus and method that simplify the assembly of the heat sink and thermal stud. The new heat sink assembly uses a spring retainer that, in most cases, can use existing socket mounting screws. A spring clip (202) presses a thermal stud ( 204) against the back of an electrical devic

A new heat sink apparatus and method that simplify the assembly of the heat sink and thermal stud. The new heat sink assembly uses a spring retainer that, in most cases, can use existing socket mounting screws. A spring clip (202) presses a thermal stud ( 204) against the back of an electrical device package (206). The present invention is especially useful for attaching a spatial light modulator to a printed circuit board (106) since it provides a simple, reliable heat sink without blocking the light path to and from the device. The preceding abstract is submitted with the understanding that it only will be used to assist in determining, from a cursory inspection, the nature and gist of the technical disclosure as described in 37 C.F.R. 짠 1.72(b). In no case should this abstract be used for interpreting the scope of any patent claims.

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What is claimed is: 1. A display system comprising: a light source for providing a beam of light along a light path; a display controller for providing image data; an anchor surface having a first side and a second side; spatial light modulator on said first side, said spatial light modulator on s

What is claimed is: 1. A display system comprising: a light source for providing a beam of light along a light path; a display controller for providing image data; an anchor surface having a first side and a second side; spatial light modulator on said first side, said spatial light modulator on said light path and operable to modulate said beam of light in response to said image data; a heat sink in thermal communication with said spatial light modulator, said heat sink extending to said second side of said anchor surface; and a spring clip holding said heat sink against said spatial light modulator. 2. The display system of claim 1, wherein said heat sink comprising thermal stud and a heat sink. 3. The display system of claim 1, wherein said heat sink consisting of a thermal stud, a heat sink, and thermal interface material. 4. The display system of claim 1, wherein said spring clip attached to said anchor surface. 5. The display system of claim 1, further comprising a socket on said first side of said anchor surface, said spring clip attached to said socket. 6. The display system of claim 1, further comprising a socket on said first side of said anchor surface, said spring clip screwed to said socket. 7. The display system of claim 1, further comprising a socket on said first side of said anchor surface, said spring clip hooked to said socket. 8. The display system of claim 1, wherein said spring clip attached to said anchor surface. 9. The display system of claim 1, wherein said spring clip screwed to said anchor surface. 10. The display system of claim 1, wherein said spring clip hooked to said anchor surface. 11. The display system of claim 1, further comprising a hook on said first side of said anchor surface, said spring clip hooked to said hook.