Heat exchanger

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2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Mckinnon, Terrell (Department: 3753)

Heat exchange

Three non-communicating fluids

C165S174000, C165S148000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07059393

ABSTRACT:
An improved heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle, comprising at least one end tank; and at least two heat exchangers including a plurality of spaced apart extruded metal tubes with fins between the spaced tubes. The heat exchangers are disposed so that their respective tubes and fins are generally co-planar with each other and are connected to the end tank. In preferred embodiments, the heat exchanger may include a bypass element.

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