Patent ID: 6719193
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: A47G,G09F

Abstract:
A mailbox, comprising:a translucent panel marked with indicia; a box having a box wall comprising a box back wall and having a box exterior surface and a panel opening, said panel opening containing said translucent panel, and a box door opening at a front of said box; a box door pivotally connected to said box wall to open and close said box door opening, wherein said box wall is opposite said box door; an electric power source; a light source secured relative to said box and positioned to radiate light from within said box through said translucent panel to enhance visibility of said indicia; and a light source circuit electrically interconnecting said power source and said light source; said light source circuit comprising a photocell secured to said box back wall and a photocell operated switch connected to said photocell, said photocell being oriented such that said photocell operated switch closes said light source circuit and thereby activates said light source when the intensity of ambient light outside said box striking said box back wall falls below a certain minimum magnitude.