Patent ID: 11944217
Assignee: nan
Field: Furniture, games (Other fields)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 0:
1. A package delivery apparatus for securing delivered packages, comprising:
a flexible bag comprising an interior area, an exterior surface, and a top edge forming an opening, wherein the opening is adjustable between an open position providing access to the interior area and a closed position preventing access to the interior area, wherein the interior area is configured to accommodate at least one package;
a security strap integrated with the flexible bag and configured to cinch around the opening to move the opening to the closed position; and
a locking mechanism coupled to the flexible bag and configured to selectively allow the security strap to move in one direction to secure the opening in the closed position, wherein the locking mechanism comprises:
a housing having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and at least one slot extending therethrough, wherein the slot is configured to receive at least a portion of the security strap;
a lock element accessible on the exterior surface of the housing and configured to rotate within the housing to release a position of the security strap;
a ratcheting mechanism fixed to the interior surface and configured to selectively engage the portion of the security strap to only allow the security strap to move in the one direction; and
a handle mechanism coupled to the portion of the security strap and extending from the housing, wherein the handle mechanism is movable from a retracted position to an extended position to cinch the security strap and thereby move the opening to the closed position.