Deposit and collection receptacles – Letter boxes – Signals
Patent
1977-12-12
1979-04-03
Zugel, Francis K.
Deposit and collection receptacles
Letter boxes
Signals
232 34, A47G 2912
Patent
active
041472926
ABSTRACT:
A rural mailbox flag device for attachment to the mailbox by existing fasteners normally serving to secure a frictional latch member to the mailbox. A flag support member includes a horizontal flange with relieved areas which facilitates reception of the latch mounting fasteners. A flag is held upright by mailbox door structure. The flag is automatically repositioned from its upright position upon opening of the mailbox door to provide a signal to the mailbox owner of the visited-non visited status of the box.
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Givnan, Jr. James D.
Zugel Francis K.
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