US4244512A
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Mailbox
Assignee: DOUBLE J Inc
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Filing: 1979-07-09
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Granted: 1981-01-13
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Expires: 1999-07-09
Abstract
Abstract Having a base defining an inner pair and an outer pair of upperwardly-facing channels, a transparent cover having opposed edges received within the outer pair of channels, and a picture having opposed edges received within the inner pair of channels. The mailbox is mounted to a support in conventional fashion and includes a hinged door.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald W. Wise
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/12; A47G29/1209
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A mailbox which comprises: a base, said base including an upper face and having two sides and two ends, the upper face defining an inner and outer pair of channels extending along the two sides of said base, respectively; a transparent cover having a pair of longitudinal opposed side edges received within the outer channels and mounted to said base; means for releasably holding a picture adjacent said cover whereby the picture is viewable from outside the mailbox, said holding means including the inner pair of channels of said base; and a picture releasably held adjacent said cover, said picture having a pair of opposed edges received within the inner pair of channels, respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A mailbox which comprises: a base, said base including an upper face and having two sides and two ends, the upper face defining an inner and outer pair of channels extending along the two sides of said base, respectively; a transparent cover having a pair of longitudinal opposed side edges received within the outer channels and mounted to said base; means for releasably holding a picture adjacent said cover whereby the picture is viewable from outside the mailbox, said holding means including the inner pair of channels of said base; and a picture releasably held adjacent said cover, said picture having a pair of opposed edges received within the inner pair of channels, respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The mailbox of claim 1 and which further includes a door and means for hingedly mounting said door to said base, said door having open and closed positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mailbox of claim 2 and which further includes latch means for securing said door in the closed position.
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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) | 1984-01-13 | 1984-07-14 | 1985-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-13 | 1988-07-14 | 1989-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-13 | 1992-07-14 | 1993-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |