Article holder for exterior of box for containing mail or the like
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a device for holding an article, such as a package, periodical or the like, that can be readily connected to the exterior of a box for containing mail or the like, having at least two spaced apart, generally parallel, protruding surfaces. Basically, the device comprises: a band having a first end that is hooked for engagement with one of the protruding box surfaces and a second end that can be extended about the box toward a second one of the protruding box surfaces; a lever-like handle having a first end that is hooked for engagement with the second one of the protruding box surfaces, a distal end opposite its hooked end and a pivotal area intermediate its hooked and distal ends; and yieldable means for interconnecting the second end of the band and the pivotal area of the handle and performing dual functions of connecting the band and handle to the box and also yieldably urging the handle into engagement with the exterior of the box with sufficient force to retain the article therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 H Voegeli
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