Automotive expansion tank

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top front perspective view of an automotive expansion tank according to my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top rear perspective view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a side view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a side view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top view of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of FIG. 1.

The broken lines illustrate portions of the automotive expansion tank and form no part of the claimed design.

The shade line showing is included for the purpose of illustrating contour and not surface ornamentation.

Claims

The ornamental design for an automotive expansion tank as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Mishimoto Coolant Expansion, posted Nov. 24, 2024 [online], [retrieved Nov. 24, 2025]. Retrieved from internet, https://www.mishimoto.com/aluminum-coolant-expansion-tank-ford-mustang-gt-ecoboost-2024.html (Year: 2024).
Patent History
Patent number: D1147246
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 21, 2024
Date of Patent: Sep 8, 2026
Assignee: Resource Intl Inc. (New Castle, DE)
Inventor: Ye Liu (Bear, DE)
Primary Examiner: Natasha Vujcic
Assistant Examiner: Carolyn W Davis
Application Number: 29/969,187
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