Optimized offset strip fin for use in compact heat exchangers

- Long Manufacturing Ltd.
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Patent History
Patent number: RE35890
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 30, 1992
Date of Patent: Sep 8, 1998
Assignee: Long Manufacturing Ltd.
Inventor: Allan K. So (Mississauga)
Primary Examiner: Allen J. Flanigan
Law Firm: Gifford, Krass, Groh, Sprinkle, Patmore, Anderson & Citowski, P.C.
Application Number: 7/988,405
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: 165/1091; Non-communicating Coaxial Enclosures (165/154); Oil Cooler (165/916)
International Classification: F28F 1312;