US3623655A
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Mailbox
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-16
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1990-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A mailbox is provided, having a door opening normally closed by a door hingedly connected to the mailbox along the horizontal lower edge of the door. A signal standard is pivoted to one side of the mailbox to pivot between horizontal and vertical position. An arm is provided having a concavo-convex end, the arm being secured to the door and extending below the lower end of the signal standard in horizontal position thereof. When the signal standard is pivoted to vertical signaling position while the door is closed, the signal standard swings between the arm and the mailbox wall and is engaged by the end of the arm to hold the signal arm in vertical position.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter P Tieszen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/12; A47G29/1209; A47G29/121; A47G2029/12105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
In combination with a mailbox having an open end, and a door hingedly connected to the mailbox along a generally horizontal axis; a signal standard pivotally connected to said mailbox on a generally horizontal pivot, means supporting said signal standard for pivotal movement from generally horizontal position to a generally vertical position, a resilient arm attached to said door and having a convex end directed toward said mailbox so that when the door is closed the arm is horizontal with the central portion of said end closely adjacent said mailbox and the upper and lower side edge portions spaced from said box, said signal standard including an end pivotal between said arm and said mailbox when swinging from horizontal to vertical position, and said resilient arm end engaging the end of said signal standard when in vertical position to hold said signal standard in generally vertical position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
In combination with a mailbox having an open end, and a door hingedly connected to the mailbox along a generally horizontal axis; a signal standard pivotally connected to said mailbox on a generally horizontal pivot, means supporting said signal standard for pivotal movement from generally horizontal position to a generally vertical position, a resilient arm attached to said door and having a convex end directed toward said mailbox so that when the door is closed the arm is horizontal with the central portion of said end closely adjacent said mailbox and the upper and lower side edge portions spaced from said box, said signal standard including an end pivotal between said arm and said mailbox when swinging from horizontal to vertical position, and said resilient arm end engaging the end of said signal standard when in vertical position to hold said signal standard in generally vertical position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said means supporting said signal standard includes a bracket overlying said signal standard and engageable therewith to limit pivotal movement thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure of claim 2 and in which said means pivotally supporting said standard includes a pivot extending through said bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 2 and in which said bracket extends at an angle of substantially 45* to horizontal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said means supporting said signal standard includes a bracket having an intermediate portion offset from said mailbox to accommodate said signal standard therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure of claim 5 and in which the ends of said offset portion limit the pivotal movement of said standard.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure of claim 5 and in which said bracket extends at an angle of about 45* to the horizontal.
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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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |