Patent · US Expired

Mailbox system

US7216798B2 · kind B2 · utility

3Cited by
17References
16Claims
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Filing dateNov 16, 2005
Grant dateMay 15, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G29/1216
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A mailbox system that is sturdy and durable, easy to manufacture, assemble and customize, and is aesthetically pleasing to look at. The mailbox system preferably includes a pair of vertical posts and horizontal rails, a decorative component such as a flag or flower box, a mailbox and a newspaper receptacle. When assembled, the horizontal rails and the decorative component span between and are supported by the vertical posts, while the mailbox and newspaper receptacle are mounted to a single post. Assembly of the mailbox system is made quick and easy through the use of a series of snap-fit assembly features.

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