Equipment for production – distribution – or transformation of ene – Energy conversion or transformation – Solar unit or component thereof
Design Patent
2008-06-16
2011-11-22
Reid, Stella M. (Department: 2912)
Equipment for production, distribution, or transformation of ene
Energy conversion or transformation
Solar unit or component thereof
Design Patent
active
D0649112
CLAIM:
The ornamental design for a solar array, as shown and described.
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Holland Derrick
P4P Holdings, LLC
Reid Stella M.
Sheridan & Ross P.C.
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