Patent ID: 6299061
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
A security mailbox comprising:a container having a top wall, side walls, a front wall, a back end, and a bottom wall, and further having a slot extending through said front wall into said container and having an opening extending into one of said side walls near said bottom wall for accessing mail deposited into said container, and having a compartment inside thereof;a mail indicating member pivotally mounted to one of said side walls near said top wall for indicating mail having been disposited in said container;a closure door member lockingly closeable over said opening in said container;a means for closing access to said compartment through said slot; anda mounting bracket for mounting and securing said container to a structure;wherein said mounting bracket includes a back plate member, a front plate member being spaced from said back plate member, and a cross member securely interconnecting said plate members along a central portion of each of said plate members, said plate members having a plurality of holes spaced about and extending therethrough for mounting to said container.