Patent ID: 6318629
Filing Date: 2001-11-20
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
In combination, a mailbox and signal device comprising:said mailbox defining a body having an outer surface, a cavity in said outer surface and a door pivotally connected to said body and sized to substantially cover said cavity in a closed position, wherein said door includes a perimeter defining first and second areas adjacent said perimeter, wherein said door is pivotally connected to said body proximate said first area and said second area is positioned adjacent said outer surface of said body in said closed position of said door;said signal device, said signal device defining at least a first wall generally elongate along a first axis and a second wall generally elongate along a second axis traverse said first axis and with said second wall being connected to said first wall, wherein a surface area of said second wall is larger in size than a surface area of said first wall; anda flexible connecting member attached proximate a first end to said mailbox and proximate a second end to said signal;wherein said signal device is secured in a plurality of positions by said first wall positioned between said second area of said perimeter of said door and said outer surface of said body in said closed position of said door and said signal device is unsupported and free to fall in a downward direction by gravity when said door is opened, whereby said second wall of said signal is readily visible from various locations when the signal is positioned between the door and body in said closed position of said door, to signify that mail has not yet been delivered.