Mailbox

Details Mailbox Mailbox

2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Miller, William L. (Department: 3677)

Deposit and collection receptacles

Letter boxes

Frame construction

C232S017000, C232S045000, C040S606060, C220S651000, C220S652000

Reexamination Certificate

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10923457

ABSTRACT:
A mailbox includes opposing side pieces, a bottom piece, a rear piece, and a door, all made from die-cast aluminum. The side pieces include abutting top flanges and the mailbox further includes a channel engaging the top flanges to hold the top flanges together. Screws extend through the channel into threaded engagement with the top flanges, and also extend through apertures into apertured bosses to secure all components together. Address signage (sand-cast) is provided for selective attachment to the sides, door or top of the mailbox. The door is pivotally mounted to the mailbox by a pivot pin that telescopingly extends into holes in the side pieces to facilitate assembly.

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Exhibit A : brochure by Salsbury Industries of a prior art mailbox of interest manufactured and offered for sale at least as early as the filing date of the present application.
Exhibit B : Catalog by Custom Home Accessories, Sacramento, CA, showing prior art mailboxes of interest manufactured and offered for sale at least as early as the filing date of the present application.

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