Damper tube for solar tracker foundation

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a damper tube for solar tracker foundation;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right-side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left-side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the damper tube for solar tracker foundation shown in an environment of use installed on a solar tracker foundation.

The broken lines in the drawings depict environment of the damper tube for solar tracker foundation that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a damper tube for solar tracker foundation as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1139135
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 14, 2024
Date of Patent: Aug 4, 2026
Assignee: APA SOLAR, LLC (Ridgeville Corners, OH)
Inventors: Josh Von Deylen (Bryan, OH), Joseph Von Deylen (Whitehouse, OH), Shawn Jeremy Ramey (Ney, OH), Erik Steven Shinabery (Bryan, OH)
Primary Examiner: Kevin K Rudzinski
Assistant Examiner: Angela C. Ligon
Application Number: 29/957,462