Mailbox signals flag apparatus

Details Mailbox signals flag apparatus Mailbox signals flag apparatus

1991-03-04

1992-03-10

Smith, Gary L.

Deposit and collection receptacles

Letter boxes

Signals

B65D 9100

Patent

active

050943863

ABSTRACT:
A signal flag apparatus is disclosed for use on a mailbox wherein a door operably connected to the mailbox is selectively closed and opened to permit and block access through a doorway to the interior of the mailbox. The apparatus includes a flag section having a pair of spaced-apart support post portions and a flag element that extends between the post portions. There are a pair of spaced-apart clip portions that detachably engage the mailbox proximate the doorway. There are also a pair of spring portions, each of which integrally interconnects a respective post portion and clip portion. The spring portions permit the flag section to be retracted within the mailbox and held therein by the door while the door is closed and urge the flag section to extend out of the mailbox when the door is subsequently opened to indicate that the door has been opened.

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