Support member for photovoltaic modules

Description

FIG. 1 is a top-rear perspective view of a support member for photovoltaic modules showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top-front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is bottom-front perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is bottom-rear perspective view thereof.

The broken line portions of the drawing figures are included to show unclaimed subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a support member for photovoltaic modules, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Wildes; Brian James (Athens, OH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Ecolibrium Solar, Inc. Athens OH US
Assignee:	Ecolibrium Solar, Inc. (Athens, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/458,511
Filed:	June 20, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/102
Current International Class:	1302
Field of Search:	;D13/102,118,184,199 ;D6/449,512,519,540,574 ;D8/353,354 ;52/173.3 ;126/621-623,704,904 ;136/251,252,256 ;248/200,205.1,237

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Primary Examiner: Holland; Derrick
Attorney, Agent or Firm: The Law Office of Patrick F. O'Reilly III, LLC