Photovoltaic panel system

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a photovoltaic panel system showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a photovoltaic panel system with two panels in a position of use; and,

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of a photovoltaic panel system with two panels in an alternate position of use.

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

Claims

The ornamental design for a photovoltaic panel system as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1046761
Type: Grant
Filed: May 19, 2021
Date of Patent: Oct 15, 2024
Assignee: Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
Inventors: Brian Wares (Jenner, CA), David C. Okawa (Redwood City, CA), Tamir Lance (Los Gatos, CA)
Primary Examiner: Derrick E Holland
Application Number: 29/784,468
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Solar Unit Or Component Thereof (D13/102)