Patent ID: 7611043
Filing Date: 2009-11-03
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A device for protection of an associated mail box and an associated support column comprising: a shield having an arcuate form in a mounted position adapted for shielding the associated mail box and at least a portion of the associated supporting column extending therefrom; said shield including a first leg extending along one side of the associated supporting column and the associated mail box and a second leg extending along another opposing side of the associated column and the associated mail box; said shield including a semi-rigid member comprising an arcuate portion connecting said first leg and said second leg for absorbing and deflecting the impact of collisional objects; said arcuate portion extending over and above at least a top side of the associated mail box; said device including a first series of apertures at a distal end of said first leg and a second series of apertures at a distal end of said second leg; and, a mounting arrangement comprising a first mounting anchor extending from at least one of said first series of apertures and a second mounting anchor extending from at least one of said second series of apertures, said first anchor at one end coupled to said first leg and said second anchor at one end coupled to said second leg, said first and second anchors each at another end adapted for extending into the ground surface adjacent to the mail box and the support column.