Patent ID: 6840438
Filing Date: 2005-01-11
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A theft-preventative mailbox for holding various sizes of mail correspondence and mail parcels, said mailbox comprising: an elongate and internally hollowed body including, at a generally upper end location, a mail insertion slot, said body further including a mail storage compartment, at least a portion of which extends to a below ground location; a skirt arranged within an interior of said hollowed body and at a desired location relative to at least said mail insertion slot, said skirt incorporating a number of inwardly directed and flexible spears, each exhibiting a substantially pointed end, the configuration of the spears being such that, in response to insertion of mail correspondence and parcels, said spears deflect to allow one way conveyance of deposited mail; and mail retrieval means in proximity to said mail storage compartment and permitting the retrieval of the mail correspondence and mail parcels.