US4151949A
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Signal device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-26
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Granted: 1979-05-01
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Expires: 1997-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A signal device is disclosed suitable for mounting upon a mailbox to indicate incoming or outgoing mail. The signal device includes a pocket and a pair of flags mounted on either end of a pivotal arm. The flags are adapted for alternate exposure or for concealment of both flags within the pocket.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E. Huebener
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/12; A47G29/1209; A47G29/121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A signal device for use in conjunction with a mailbox, said signal device including: pocket means adapted for attachment to the mailbox, said pocket means comprising a pair of spaced plate members and detent stop means; and signal means mounted in said pocket means, said signal means including a pair of flag members and means for supporting said flag members with respect to each other and with respect to said pocket means, said support means comprising an arm including two integral arm portions, said arm portions being disposed at an angular relationship to each other, said flag members being of contrasting colors, said signal means being disposed in the space between said plate members, and said detent stop means serving to retain said arms in selected positions, one of said plate members including an arcuate slot, said signal means including lever means which extends through said slot for driving said arm, said flag members thereby being adapted for concealment of both members of said pair within said pocket and for alternate exposure of either of said flag members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A signal device for use in conjunction with a mailbox, said signal device including: pocket means adapted for attachment to the mailbox, said pocket means comprising a pair of spaced plate members and detent stop means; and signal means mounted in said pocket means, said signal means including a pair of flag members and means for supporting said flag members with respect to each other and with respect to said pocket means, said support means comprising an arm including two integral arm portions, said arm portions being disposed at an angular relationship to each other, said flag members being of contrasting colors, said signal means being disposed in the space between said plate members, and said detent stop means serving to retain said arms in selected positions, one of said plate members including an arcuate slot, said signal means including lever means which extends through said slot for driving said arm, said flag members thereby being adapted for concealment of both members of said pair within said pocket and for alternate exposure of either of said flag members.
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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) | 1982-04-30 | 1982-10-30 | 1983-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-30 | 1986-10-30 | 1987-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-30 | 1990-10-30 | 1991-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |