Panel rail saddle device for solar module

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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

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D862379
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 30, 2017
Date of Patent: Oct 8, 2019
Assignee: NEXTRACKER INC. (Fremont, CA)
Inventor: Alexander W. Au (El Cerrito, CA)
Primary Examiner: Derrick E Holland
Assistant Examiner: Jennifer O King
Application Number: 29/624,181
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Solar Unit Or Component Thereof (D13/102)