Deposit and collection receptacles – Closures and chutes – Letter box
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-03
2009-10-27
Miller, William L. (Department: 3677)
Deposit and collection receptacles
Closures and chutes
Letter box
C232S020000, C232S027000, C232S033000, C232S045000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07607569
ABSTRACT:
A securable storage container comprising: a hollow housing having a front wall, a back wall, side walls, a top and a bottom for defining a first compartment and a second compartment; a first door rotatably connected to the housing and providing access to the first compartment, the first door being reversibly movable between an open position and a closed position; a second door rotatably connected to the housing and providing access to the second compartment, the second door being lockable to the housing; two opposing trap doors, each trap door being rotatably coupled to one of the side walls of the housing for dividing the first compartment from the second compartment; and a deployment means for moving the trap doors between a closed position in which the first compartment is separated from the second compartment and an open position in which the first compartment is in communication with the second compartment; wherein opening the first door forces the deployment means to move the trap doors to the closed position; and closing the first door forces the deployment means to move the trap doors to the open position.
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Karish Marc A.
Miller William L.
Sheldon Mak Rose & Anderson PC
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