Panel rail saddle for solar module

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a panel rail saddle for solar module showing the new design in environmental use;

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the panel rail saddle for solar module;

FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of the panel rail saddle for solar module of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the panel rail saddle for solar module of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the panel rail saddle for solar module of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the panel rail saddle for solar module of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 7 is an enlarged rear view of the panel rail saddle for solar module of FIG. 2.

The broken lines shown represent environmental subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Delgado-Nanez; Ricardo (San Jose, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type NEXTracker Inc. Fremont CA US
Assignee:	NEXTRACKER INC. (Fremont, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/699,492
Filed:	July 25, 2019

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/102
Current International Class:	1302
Field of Search:	;D13/102,155,129,131,132,133,153,154,156,157,184,199 ;D8/354,356,366,380,396

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

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