Package receiving locker
US11399649B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G2029/149
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Package-receiving-lockers (PRLs) may have a collapsible-locker portion and door-attachment-structure. PRLs may exist in a substantially collapsed configuration for storing the given PRL or for otherwise minimizing a footprint of the given PRL; and these PRLs may exist in a substantially deployed (expanded) configuration for acting as a secure object storage location. Regardless of configuration (deployed or collapsed), PRLs may be removably attached to side-hinged-doors with the door-attachment-structure, in such a way so as not to impair operation of the given door. The PRLs may have various electronics for facilitating access (e.g., locking and unlocking the collapsible-locker), delivery confirmation, and mitigating theft. These electronics, along with specialized software, may allow an intended recipient (e.g., a buyer), a shipper/delivery person (or shipping/deliver robot), and/or a seller/vendor to access the PRL in a controlled and documented manner. At least some of these electronics may be in wireless communications with other electronic devices.
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