Photovoltaic roof tile

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D804059
  • Patent Number
    D804,059
  • Date Filed
    Friday, October 28, 2016
    8 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, November 28, 2017
    7 years ago
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a bottom front perspective view of a photovoltaic roof tile showing the claimed design;



FIG. 2 is a bottom rear perspective view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;



FIG. 8 is a top view thereof;



FIG. 9 is a bottom front perspective view of another photovoltaic roof tile showing the claimed design;



FIG. 10 is a bottom rear perspective view thereof;



FIG. 11 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 12 is a rear view thereof;



FIG. 13 is a left side view thereof;



FIG. 14 is a right side view thereof;



FIG. 15 is a bottom view thereof; and,



FIG. 16 is a top view thereof.


The oblique shade lines in the figures show transparency or translucency.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a photovoltaic roof tile, as shown and described.
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