Parcel box
US10817824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/042
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A parcel box includes a weather resistant housing, a temperature control system, a communication module, and electrical circuitry. The weather resistant housing includes a lockable door for providing access to a protected cavity configured for receiving a parcel for temporary secure storage of the parcel. The temperature control system selectively controls a temperature inside the protected cavity. The communication module receives delivery data including an estimated delivery time for the parcel. The electrical circuitry operates the temperature control system to adjust the temperature of the protected cavity to within a preferred temperature range prior to the estimated delivery time of the parcel and maintains the temperature for at least a specified period of time.
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