Deposit and collection receptacles – Letter boxes
Patent
1995-05-11
1997-10-21
Dorner, Kenneth J.
Deposit and collection receptacles
Letter boxes
232 39, B65D 9100
Patent
active
056787570
ABSTRACT:
A mailbox unit comprising a hollow housing member mounted on a support member affixed to a base. Hinges are connected to the housing member and support member for allowing the mailbox to tilt upon being struck by a damaging lateral force. The base has a bottom that comprises a beveled outer portion that converges downward defining a generally conical shape with a flat center portion which permits the mailbox unit to rock after being subjected to a damaging lateral force.
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Catalog from Barrons Gaithersburg, Lumber, "How to Build a Mailbox Stand and Planter", Apr. 1989.
Dorner Kenneth J.
Redman Jerry
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