Compact mailbox kit
US9980592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G2200/12
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mailbox kit having a compact shipping volume and methods of assembling such mailbox are disclosed. The mailbox kit includes a roof having an arched shape and opposing elongated roof bottom edges forming the bottom of the arched shape and a mailbox floor positioned under the roof such that the floor and the roof form a compartment. A mailbox left sidewall and right sidewall are positioned within the compartment formed by the roof and the floor. A mailbox front door, handle and flag may also be positioned within the compartment. The mailbox components include lap joint flanges to attach the components of the kit to form an assembled mailbox.
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