Lock box apparatus

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1993-11-18

1996-06-25

Meyers, Steven N.

Safes, bank protection, or a related device

Supports and mountings

109 29, 109 34, 109 45, 70 63, 70456R, E05G 100, B65D 5514

Patent

active

055289983

ABSTRACT:
A lock box apparatus is adapted for mounting onto mounting structure to secure a protected item thereto. The lock box apparatus comprises an anchoring plate, a door, and a latching assembly. The door is connected to the anchoring plate to provide a housing which is fastened to the mounting structure. The housing has an interior sized to receive the item to be protected. The door is operative to move between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the interior is enclosed thereby preventing access to the protected item. In the open position, the interior is exposed thereby permitting access to the protected item. The latching assembly has a secured state and an unsecured state. In the secured state, the door is locked onto the housing in the closed position thereby preventing access to the protected item. In the unsecured state, the door is movable between the closed and open positions thereby allowing access to the protected item. An exemplary embodiment of the lock box apparatus is adapted for mounting onto a mounting structure for a license plate of a motor vehicle to secure a key and for affixing the license plate thereto. This exemplary embodiment can be mounted either over the license plate to expose it in view of the general public or behind the license plate to hide it from the view of the general public.

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