Mailbox post bracket

Details Mailbox post bracket Mailbox post bracket

2007-02-16

2008-10-21

Miller, William L. (Department: 3677)

Deposit and collection receptacles

Letter boxes

With supports

C248S219200, C248S146000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07438214

ABSTRACT:
A mailbox bracket comprises a laminar plate that is generally coextensive with a lower surface of the mailbox and has a pair of flanges for securing the mailbox to the plate. A generally cylindrical sleeve is secured to the plate and extends downwardly therefrom. The sleeve is adapted to receive a generally cylindrical post and includes an aperture for use with a bolt or pin to secure the post within the sleeve. According to one embodiment of the invention, the bracket is formed of steel. According to another embodiment of the invention, the bracket is integrally formed of nylon polymer and includes a plurality of strengthening ribs extending radially outward from the sleeve.

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