Systems and methods related to modular receptacles
AssigneeLatitude Limited
InventorDREW W. MINNIG
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Abstract
Embodiments of a mail receptacle drop box according to the present invention include a top section and body connected by carriage bolts. The top section may be one known in the art, having a semicylindrical shape with an indented slot. A plurality of prevention mechanisms are disposed within the top section surrounding the slot to prevent unauthorized access. The body is preferably comprised of a tubular frame, with three solid outside walls and a door with a lock assembly. The body also preferably comprises an inner secondary layer comprising a series of longitudinal panels meant to delay unauthorized access into the interior of the body.
Claims20
A receptacle comprising:
- a cavity at least partially enclosed by a first side wall panel;
- and
- a longitudinal panel arranged inside the cavity proximate and at least substantially parallel to the first side wall panel,
- wherein the longitudinal panel is spaced from the first side wall panel over a majority of the surface area of the longitudinal panel,
- wherein the longitudinal panel is accessible from the cavity and removable into the cavity.
A receptacle comprising:
- a cavity at least partially enclosed by a first side wall panel;
- and
- a first longitudinal bar arranged inside the cavity proximate the first side wall panel extending along a first longitudinal axis that is at least substantially parallel to the first side wall panel,
- wherein the first longitudinal bar is rotatable about the first longitudinal axis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.