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Mail box opener

US8864199B2 · kind B2 · utility

1Cited by
5References
1Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 4, 2012
Grant dateOct 21, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 4, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA44C9/0053
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A device allows mail carriers to open and close mail boxes without having to touch the receptacle directly. The device includes a ring portion that the mail carrier can attach to their finger. An engager portion can engage a mail box door handle while wings on each side of the engager portion and stabilize the device while it is used to open and close the mail box.

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