Photovoltaic roof tile

Description

The file of this patent contains at least one drawing/photograph executed in color. Copies of this patent with color drawing(s)/photograph(s) will be provided by the Office upon request and payment of the necessary fee.

FIG. 1 is a top front perspective view of a photovoltaic roof tile showing the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a top rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a photovoltaic roof tile, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Labesque; Remy (San Francisco, CA), Flanigan; Daniel (Petaluma, CA), West; Jack (San Rafael, CA), Atchley; Brian (Petaluma, CA), West; Brian (Larkspur, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type SolarCity Corporation San Mateo CA US
Assignee:	Tesla, Inc. (Palo Alto, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/599,295
Filed:	March 31, 2017

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Current U.S. Class:	D25/140
Current International Class:	2501
Field of Search:	;D25/138-163

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Primary Examiner: Koenig; Vy
Assistant Examiner: Barnes; Kimberly
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP