AC module mounting bracket

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a AC module mounting bracket embodying the new design;

FIG. 2 is a front plan view of a AC module mounting bracket embodying the new design;

FIG. 3 is a rear plan view of a AC module mounting bracket embodying the new design;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a AC module mounting bracket embodying the new design;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of a AC module mounting bracket embodying the new design;

FIG. 6 is a left side view of a AC module mounting bracket embodying the new design; and,

FIG. 7 is a right side view of a AC module mounting bracket embodying the new design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a AC module mounting bracket, substantially as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Martin; Anthony Charles (Santa Rosa, CA), Choi; Ho Gene (Petaluma, CA), Yip; Jonathan (San Francisco, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Enphase Energy, Inc. Petaluma CA US
Assignee:	Enphase Energy, Inc. (Petaluma, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/436,820
Filed:	November 9, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/349
Current International Class:	0808
Field of Search:	;D8/349,354,366,371,373,374,400 ;D23/385 ;362/147 ;248/343,342,345

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Primary Examiner: Goodwin; Mark
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Taboada; Moser