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Mailbox with signal

US7055736B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2005
Grant dateJun 6, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G29/121
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A signal is provided for a plastic mailbox which is pivotally secured to one of its side wall structures for raising from a lowered position to a releasably detented raised position. A frusto-conical shaft on the lower end of the signal engages a conical bore in a connected between laterally spaced inner and outer walls. A depression or pocket is provided on the inside of the side wall structure at the signal pivot for receiving a head of a fastener and a releasable detent is provided for releasably maintaining the signal in its raised position.

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