Mailbox
OwnerGeoffrey Castroinventor
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Abstract
A mailbox of ornamental design of architectural nature, specifically colonial, having design components of functional utility such as translucent windows, a roof and door which isolates the ambient environment from mail contained inside the mailbox, a pouch for receiving mail, the mailbox capacity extending from normal size letters to large packages, the exterior design to be personalized in accordance with the users personal preferences.
Claims1
A mailbox, adaptable for use to contain packages of various sizes and to contain correspondance and the like, of personalized ornamental yet functional design patterned after colonial architecture or other architectural designs such as French, modern, traditional, contemporary, and the like, comprising;
- a compartment capable of containing correspondance and packages, said compartment being isolated from the ambient surroundings,
- a roof hinged to expose said compartment to the delivery person or homeowner, said roof providing a positive seal against said ambient surroundings, said roof having decorative means such as the chimney, and two (2) dormers, and shingles,
- a pouch with an opening, attached to the interior of said roof, capable of supporting outgoing mail of larger than ordinary size,
- a shell supporting said roof, said shell having two (2) side walls, a rear wall, and front wall, said front wall having decorative means such as the door, and two (2) windows, having translucent characteristics,
- a door having a clip and magnetic holding means, said door being hinged to open and close, two (2) columns in which mail can be wedged between said front wall and said rails, and
- a base to support said mailbox, said base being mountable to a mounting means.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.