Fastener for solar modules

Description

FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of a fastener for solar modules according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a second perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevation view thereof, the rear elevation view being a mirror image;

FIG. 7 is a side elevation view thereof, the opposite side elevation being a mirror image;

FIG. 8 is a front elevation view thereof, shown in environmental use;

FIG. 9 is an exploded front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a side elevation view thereof, shown in environmental use; and,

FIG. 11 is an exploded side elevation view thereof.

The broken lines shown represent unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for fastener for solar modules, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Salomon; Asher David (Berkeley, CA), Skinner; Scott Paul (San Leandro, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Salomon; Asher David Skinner; Scott Paul Berkeley San Leandro CA CA US US
Assignee:	Solaria Corporation (Fremont, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/393,340
Filed:	June 2, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/102
Current International Class:	1302
Field of Search:	;D13/102,118,184,199 ;D8/349,354,355,356 ;D25/119,123,124,125 ;52/173.3,460 ;126/573,580 ;136/206,244-251,256,291,292 ;439/567

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Primary Examiner: Holland; Derrick
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Ogawa; Richard T. Ogawa P.C.