Patent ID: 7066381
Filing Date: 2006-06-27
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A mailbox-indicating device for determining that the daily mail has been delivered by a courier to the mailbox, comprising: an elongated base member for supporting an indicating means, said base member being longitudinally secured to a top of said mailbox adjacent a door of said mailbox, said elongated base member including an elongated groove in a top surface thereof, and an arm that extends past said door of said mailbox; and said indicating means including an elongated substantially cylindrical rod being pivotally attached to said arm of said base member at substantially a mid-point of said rod to divide said rod into an upper section and a lower section, said upper section being brightly colored for visual observance, and said rod in operative engagement with said door of said mailbox for movement between an upward extending first visual position and a laterally extending second indicating position, whereby opening said door of said mailbox will engage said lower section of said rod and pivot said rod from said first visual position to said second indicating position such that said upper section of said rod is completely within said groove of said base member thereby completely obscuring said upper section of said rod and thereby indicating that the daily mail has been delivered.