Mailbox with signal
US7055736B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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