US3194491A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-19
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1983-08-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James H Parker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:27
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/12; A47G29/1209; A47G29/121; A47G2029/12105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A MAILBOX HAVING A REAR WALL AND A CLOUSRE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED FOR OUTWARD AND DOWNWARD SWINGING MOVEMENT TO AN OPEN POSITION AND CONSTITUTING A FRONT WALL AND DOOR OF THE MAILBOX; A SIGNAL UNIT COMPRISING A SUPPORT DISPOSED WITHIN AND SECURED TO THE MAILBOX, A SHAFT RECIPROCABLY AND ROTATIVELY MOUNTED IN SAID SUPPORT INCLUDING A REAR PORTION PROTRUDING FROM SAID REAR WALL, A SIGNAL MEMBER SECURED TO SAID REAR SHAFT PORTION AND SUPPORTED THEREBY EXTERNALLY OF THE MAILBOZ, MEANS CARRIED BY THE SHAFT AND ENGAGEABLE WITH A PART OF THE SUPPORT FOR RETAINING THE SHAFT AGAINST ROTATION IN AT LEAST TWO POSITIONS OF ROTATION OF SAID SIGNAL MEMBER, AND MEANS RELEASABLY ATTACHING SAID SHAFT TO SAID CLOSURE TO EFFECT SLIDING MOVEMENT OF THE SHAFT WITH THE CLOSURE DURING INITIAL MOVEMENT OF THE CLOSURE TOWARD AN OPEN POSITION FOR RELEASING SAID FIRST MENTIONED MEANS FROM SAID PART OF THE SUPPORT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A MAILBOX HAVING A REAR WALL AND A CLOUSRE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED FOR OUTWARD AND DOWNWARD SWINGING MOVEMENT TO AN OPEN POSITION AND CONSTITUTING A FRONT WALL AND DOOR OF THE MAILBOX; A SIGNAL UNIT COMPRISING A SUPPORT DISPOSED WITHIN AND SECURED TO THE MAILBOX, A SHAFT RECIPROCABLY AND ROTATIVELY MOUNTED IN SAID SUPPORT INCLUDING A REAR PORTION PROTRUDING FROM SAID REAR WALL, A SIGNAL MEMBER SECURED TO SAID REAR SHAFT PORTION AND SUPPORTED THEREBY EXTERNALLY OF THE MAILBOZ, MEANS CARRIED BY THE SHAFT AND ENGAGEABLE WITH A PART OF THE SUPPORT FOR RETAINING THE SHAFT AGAINST ROTATION IN AT LEAST TWO POSITIONS OF ROTATION OF SAID SIGNAL MEMBER, AND MEANS RELEASABLY ATTACHING SAID SHAFT TO SAID CLOSURE TO EFFECT SLIDING MOVEMENT OF THE SHAFT WITH THE CLOSURE DURING INITIAL MOVEMENT OF THE CLOSURE TOWARD AN OPEN POSITION FOR RELEASING SAID FIRST MENTIONED MEANS FROM SAID PART OF THE SUPPORT
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |