Comformal coverings for electronic devices

Abstract

Stand-alone conformal coverings for electronic devices and methods of making and using such coverings.

1 . A conformal radio-opaque covering for an electronic device, the covering comprising a shell having predetermined wall thickness and an inside surface that substantially corresponds with the shape of the electronic device.  
   
   
       2 . The covering of  claim 1 , wherein the covering comprises a metallic material.  
   
   
       3 . The covering of  claim 1 , wherein shell comprises a thickness sufficient to function as an electromagnetic radiation shield.  
   
   
       4 . The covering of  claim 1 , wherein the covering has a density of about 10 grams per cubic centimeter to about 23 grams per cubic centimeter.  
   
   
       5 . The covering of  claim 1  in combination with an electronic device.  
   
   
       6 . The combination of  claim 5 , wherein the electronic device comprises a medical device.  
   
   
       7 . The combination of  claim 5 , wherein the covering is attached to the electronic device.  
   
   
       8 . The combination of  claim 7 , wherein the covering is attached to the electronic device with an adhesive.  
   
   
       9 . An electronic assembly comprising an electronic device and a conformal covering attached to at least a portion of the electronic device, the conformal covering comprising a shell having a shape that substantially corresponds with the shape of the electronic device wherein the covering is capable of blocking reception and emission of electromagnetic radiation from a predetermined portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.  
   
   
       10 . The electronic assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the near net shape conformal covering comprises at least one of tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, and niobium.  
   
   
       11 . The electronic assembly of  claim 9 , wherein the covering has a density of about 10 grams per cubic centimeter to about 23 grams per cubic centimeter.