Heat exchanger fin

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D906268
  • Patent Number
    D906,268
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, September 11, 2018
    6 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, December 29, 2020
    3 years ago
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of our new design for a heat exchanger fin installed with an array of heat exchanger fins in a heat exchanger for a tankless water heater;



FIG. 2 is a top front perspective view of our new design for a heat exchanger fin;



FIG. 3 is a bottom back perspective view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a left elevation view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a right elevation view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a front elevation view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a back elevation view thereof;



FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof; and,



FIG. 9 is a bottom view thereof.


The broken lines shown in the figures illustrate the environment in which the heat exchange fin is installed and form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a heat exchanger fin, as shown and described.
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