Signal device for use in conjunction with a mailbox, newspaper tube, lock box or similar device

Claim 1

A signal device for a mailbox, newspaper tube, lock box or similar object comprising a bracket means, a flag part having an indicator end and an opposite end, means pivotally connecting said flag part between its ends to said bracket means, said flag part opposite end including means for causing said flag part indicator end to shift from a first indicating position into a second indicating position upon free pivotal movement of said flag part relative to said bracket means, means mounting said bracket means to said object with said flag part being positioned exteriorly of said object, said bracket means having an opening therein, said flag part having an opening therein aligned with said bracket means opening when said flag part indicator end is located in its first indicating position, pin means releasably extending into said aligned openings for securing said flag part indicator end into its first indicating position, an actuator cord having one end means connected to said pin and having its opposite end means connected to said object at a selected location, said cord effecting withdrawal of said pin from said aligned openings in response to movement of said selected location relative to said bracket or in response to movement of said cord relative to said selected location to permit said flag part indicator end to shift from its first indicating position to its said second indicating position.