Postal tray
US4643306A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 1985 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C7/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A postal tray to facilitate the sorting and distribution of mail in the form of a box-like configuration having an open top and an open front. The tray includes a plurality of removable partitions which when used forms a series of pockets within which is to be located mailing envelopes. An elongated rod is included within the tray with the rod being movable from an access position to a position preventing accidental dislodgement of mailing envelopes from the pockets. The tray includes brackets formed on the upper surface thereof to facilitate stacking with another tray. Also, each tray is provided with a pair of tie down brackets which are to be connected with an elongated member such as a bar to tie together stacked postal trays.
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