Deposit and collection receptacles – Letter boxes – House
Patent
1994-11-16
1997-01-28
Milano, Michael J.
Deposit and collection receptacles
Letter boxes
House
232 27, A47G 2912
Patent
active
055971164
ABSTRACT:
A top opening locking mailbox (5) for receiving mail and other deliveries, to include newspapers and magazines, in a weather and theft resistant housing (7) having a top panel (22) pivotally supported on the top of housing (7), the top panel being movable from an open to a closed position. Top panel (22) is locked onto the housing by a locking mechanism (26) in a closed position on top of housing (7), forming a first enclosed compartment (9) for the receipt of mail and other deliveries. A second and external compartment (10) is mounted on the exterior of housing (7), second compartment (10) holding mail for pickup. Top panel (22) extends beyond front panel (14) of housing (7), forming a protective lip (56) for sheltering mail slot (34) defined in the front panel. Mail slot (34) extends the width of front panel (14) and is enclosed by a flap (36) which is pivotally supported on the inside of the housing within first compartment (9). Top panel (22) is sealed on the top horizontal edges of housing (7).
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Step 2 catalog excerpts (3 pages).
Lawn and Garden Catalog Excerpt (1 Page).
Fails Charles H.
Milano Michael J.
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