Deposit and collection receptacles – Closures and chutes – Letter box
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-09
2007-01-09
Miller, William L. (Department: 3677)
Deposit and collection receptacles
Closures and chutes
Letter box
C232S030000, C232S031000, C232S038000, C232S043200, C312S001000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10309541
ABSTRACT:
A publicly accessible drop box for isolating items deposited therein, includes a securable enclosure, a depository port, a closeable container having an opening and located within the securable enclosure, and a closure device for closing the opening prior to removal of the container. The depository port may include a housing forming a reception chamber having an entrance, wherein the housing is rotatably mounted within the drop box. The drop box may include a view port to allow viewing of the opening of the closeable container. The drop box may include a manipulation device extending into the securable enclosure to enable manipulation of the closure device or to enable movement of any items in proximity to the opening of the container.
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Finney Michael W.
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Stradley Eugene C.
Swider John T.
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Erlich Jacob N.
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Miller William L.
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