Panel rail saddle device for solar module

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a panel rail saddle device for solar module detailing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a back view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a first side view;

FIG. 5 is a second side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for panel rail saddle device for solar module, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Au; Alexander W. (El Cerrito, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type NEXTracker Inc. Fremont CA US
Assignee:	NEXTRACKER INC. (Fremont, CA)
Family ID:	53933972
Appl. No.:	D/624,181
Filed:	October 30, 2017

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29527987	May 22, 2015	D804407
	14489416	Sep 17, 2014	10008975

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/102
Current CPC Class:	Y02E10/50 20130101
Current International Class:	1302
Field of Search:	;D13/102,101,103,118,119,184,199 ;126/561,667 ;136/206,244,251,291,292 ;438/597

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Primary Examiner: Holland; Derrick E
Assistant Examiner: King; Jennifer O
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Weber Rosselli & Cannon LLP

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