Mailbox indicator flag
US6425521B1 · kind B1 · utility
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17References
49Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G2029/12105
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An indicator flag for attachment to a mailbox for indicating the presence of mail therein uses a generally horizontally disposed flag member that is rotatably attached to the door of the mailbox and that rotates between a first position wherein the flag member is generally flush against the mailbox door, indicating an absence of mail for pickup, and a second position wherein the flag member extends generally horizontally outwardly from the door, indicating the presence of mail therein for pickup. A mail carrier can easily rotate the flag member back to the first position with the same motion used to open the mailbox door.
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