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USD699176S1
USD699176S1 US29/393,340 US201129393340F USD699176S US D699176 S1 USD699176 S1 US D699176S1 US 201129393340 F US201129393340 F US 201129393340F US D699176 S USD699176 S US D699176S
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FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of a fastener for solar modules according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a second perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a front elevation view thereof, the rear elevation view being a mirror image;
FIG. 7 is a side elevation view thereof, the opposite side elevation being a mirror image;
FIG. 8 is a front elevation view thereof, shown in environmental use;
FIG. 9 is an exploded front elevation view thereof;
FIG. 10 is a side elevation view thereof, shown in environmental use; and,
FIG. 11 is an exploded side elevation view thereof.
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  1. The ornamental design for fastener for solar modules, as shown and described.
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