Deposit and collection receptacles – Letter boxes – Collection devices
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-26
2007-06-26
Miller, William L. (Department: 3677)
Deposit and collection receptacles
Letter boxes
Collection devices
C232S043200, C232S045000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10287275
ABSTRACT:
A biohazard-isolating bag is positioned in the interior space of a public mailbox. The biohazard-isolating bag receives mail that is deposited in the mailbox. A postal worker, upon retrieving mail from the mailbox, closes the biohazard-isolating bag. Contaminants that may be carried by letters or mailpieces are thereby contained within the bag and isolated from the environment exterior of the bag. The contents of the biohazard-isolating bag may be safely transported for further decontamination or processing.
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Day Thomas
Jones Leland Ray
DeSandro Bradley K.
Lewis and Roca LLP
Miller William L.
United States Postal Service
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