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Security mail box lock assembly

US5586718A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 1995
Grant dateDec 24, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05B63/24
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A lock assembly for installation on a rural type mail box. The lock installation provides for pre-setting the lock so that the mail person can gain access to the box upon initial door opening. Closing the door activates the lock, locking the box from further access until unlocked by the owner. A spring urged catch is displaced by the lock during pre-set positioning.

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