Mailbox with tiltable mail retrieval means

Details Mailbox with tiltable mail retrieval means Mailbox with tiltable mail retrieval means

1989-08-28

1990-06-12

Gibson, Jr., Robert W.

Deposit and collection receptacles

Letter boxes

232 38, B65D 9100

Patent

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049325876

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus that enables easy retrieval of mail from a rural mailbox is disclosed. A horizontally disposed mail-supporting member, which may be the bottom of the box itself or an insertable tray, is arranged to be tilted by pivoting around a transverse axis so that the rear of the member may be placed in an elevated position with respect to the front, thus allowing mail located on the member to slide downward and outward. Mail-catching means in the form of a wall around the periphery of and on the inside of the door holds the mail in position for grasping and keeps it from falling to the ground. A stop means such as a limited-motion hinge is provided to limit downward movement of the door. For the tilting mailbox embodiment, the mailbox is pivotally mounted on a platform so as to allow the entire box to be tilted downward and forward.

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patent: 4160520 (1979-07-01), Cluthe
patent: 4650113 (1987-03-01), Hunt

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