Mailbox door with rain intercepting structure
US7090119B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G29/1209
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mailbox is provided with a rain intercepting structure which includes a groove in a shoulder formed on the laterally opposite sides and the top of the mailbox door and a ridge on the inside of the mailbox doorway in juxtaposed registration with the groove. Moisture impacting the ridge is diverted to the groove and drains out its bottom ends, thus protecting the mail against rain damage.
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