Mail receptacle for isolating received items in public drop boxes
US7287686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/2223
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A closeable mail receptacle for use inside of a drop box, includes a rectangular tub having an open top, and a top cover adapted to engage the open top and close the tub either prior to or during removal of the tub from the drop box. The top cover may include a peripheral frame adapted to engage the open top. The rectangular tub may be a standard mail flat tub and further include a non-permeable liner located within the common mail flat tub. The rectangular tub may include a peripheral flange extending horizontally outwardly from around the open top.
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