Corner connector for a photovoltaic module frame

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a corner connector for a photovoltaic module frame showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for corner connector for a photovoltaic module frame, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Cai; Jie (Shanghai, CN), Guo; YongJin (Shanghai, CN), Huo; YanLi (Shanghai, CN), Wu; Shaofu (Sugar Land, TX), Yao; Wenbin (Shanghai, CN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Dow Global Technologies LLC Midland MI US
Assignee:	Dow Global Technologies LLC (Midland, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/476,869
Filed:	December 18, 2013

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Jun 28, 2013 [CN]			2013 3 0292191

Current U.S. Class:	D13/102
Current International Class:	1302
Field of Search:	;D13/101,10,118,154,155,184 ;D8/349,354-356 ;D25/119,123-125 ;D21/484,493,499 ;403/169 ;52/173.3,460 ;136/206,244-251,256,291

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Primary Examiner: Johannes; Thomas
Assistant Examiner: Gingrich; Shawn T
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.