Security mailbox for preventing unauthorized access to mail

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2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Miller, William L. (Department: 3677)

Deposit and collection receptacles

Closures and chutes

Letter box

C232S043100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07051921

ABSTRACT:
A security mailbox includes a housing having front and rear walls defining upper and lower compartments therebetween and front and rear access doors mounted to the front and rear walls. The housing further has top and bottom surfaces secured to the front and rear walls. The front access door has a fulcrum axis extending along a width thereof and a weight member secured to same and extending along the fulcrum axis for conveniently maintaining the front access door at a closed position. The mail box also includes L-shaped brackets secured to inner surfaces of the front and rear walls and a support shelf positionable within the housing. The rear access door is disposed adjacent the lower compartment and includes a lock attached thereto for allowing only authorized users to access mail therein.

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