Deposit and collection receptacles – Letter boxes
Patent
1994-02-18
1997-04-29
Milano, Michael J.
Deposit and collection receptacles
Letter boxes
232 1R, 232 1B, 232 20, 232 29, 70 14, 70 63, 70234, B65D 9100, E05B 7300
Patent
active
056240716
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for receiving packages in absentia using a receptacle which is temporarily attached to the door of an apartment or house. A second embodiment uses a bracket for securing a sack or chain to a door, which in combination with a lock can be used to receive packages. Both the receptacle and the bracket can only be removed from the door when it is first unlocked and opened. A combination lock permits the mail carrier to open and deposit packages in the receptacle or attach them to the bracket. The combination is provided to the mail carrier on the address label of the package, and is provided to the sender of the package by telephone or written correspondence. A sack or chain can also be used with the receptacle to receive packages which are larger than the receptacle. The method provides equal access to both U.S. mail carriers and private carriers.
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