Deposit and collection receptacles – Closures and chutes – Letter box
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-07
2007-08-07
Miller, William L. (Department: 3677)
Deposit and collection receptacles
Closures and chutes
Letter box
C232S017000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11241616
ABSTRACT:
Door stop and impact absorber bracket for restraining mailbox doors from opening beyond a selected swing radius. The bracket can fit underneath the mailbox behind an existing lower hanging lip. The door stop bracket is positioned such that it limits the door from swinging beyond a desired point (for example approximately 90 degrees) when the door is opened. The bracket can have an elongated rectangular planar central portion, with bent ends, together forming a generally C-shape. The bracket can have cushion pad to protect both the door, hinges other components and even the body of the mail box from being damaged from excessive vibrations when the door reaches the maximum opening point. The pad can also reduce objectionable impact noise effects that are created when a mailbox door accelerates in a free fall to a stop.
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EuroAsia Products, Inc.
Law Offices of Brian S. Steinberger , P.A.
Miller William L.
Steinberger Brian S.
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