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  • Patent Grant
  • D679242
  • Patent Number
    D679,242
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, December 6, 2011
    13 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, April 2, 2013
    11 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D13 102
    • D13 101
    • D13 184
    • D13 199
    • 052 082000
    • 052 083000
    • 052 173300
    • 126 600000
    • 126 605000
    • 126 623000
    • 126 624000
    • 126 667000
    • 136 206000
    • 136 244-252
    • 136 256000
    • 136 291000
    • 136 292000
    • 248 049000
    • 250 214100
    • 359 848000
    • 359 850000
    • 359 852000
    • 359 853000
  • International Classifications
    • 1302
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
      Disclaimer
      This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a solar array showing my new design;



FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a front elevation view thereof, the rear elevation view being a mirror image; and,



FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof, the right side elevation being a mirror image.


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


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a solar array, as shown and described.
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