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Charity collection safe

US6920835B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 13, 2004
Grant dateJul 26, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05G7/001
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A collection safe is provided, especially for charitable donations, for installation in a wall of a building. The collection safe has a rectangular box formation and includes a first door on one side of the box for receiving donations and a second door on the opposing side of the box to provide access to the interior. The first door is connected to a pair of side walls which extend into the interior of the box. A baffle extends and is connected to the side walls so that the baffle is oriented 90° relative to the first door. The baffle has a free end with a jagged edge such as sharp teeth that terminates less than one inch from the first door to deter the retrieval of the donations from the first door. The space between the jagged edge of the baffle and the first door provides a slot for receiving the donation past the baffle to the floor of the collection safe.

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