Patent ID: 7222779
Filing Date: 2007-05-29
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A residential security mailbox assembly comprising: a mailbox having a front, back, two sides, openable top, and bottom collectively defining an interior compartment for receiving and storing mail, the mailbox further including a mail deposit aperture in the top for inserting mail therethrough wherein the mail deposit aperture is in communication with the interior compartment, a movable lid attached to the mailbox for covering and uncovering the mail slot aperture, a locking device for locking and unlocking the openable top, a first signal light mounted to the front, and sound apertures formed in one of the sides; an alarm system positioned within the interior compartment, the alarm system including a battery power supply, an impact and motion sensor, an antenna transmitter for transmitting radio wave signals, a magnetic switch device, and an audible speaker for emitting sound through the sound apertures, wherein the first signal light when illuminated indicates the alarm system is functioning; a first receiver for receiving radio wave signals from the antenna transmitter, the receiver being located remote from the mailbox; a remote control transmitter for activation and deactivation of the alarm system, the remote control transmitter adapted to be carried by an owner of the mailbox; an outgoing mail holder for placement of outgoing mail therein, the outgoing mail holder being located remote from the mailbox and including a second receiver for receiving radio wave signals from the antenna transmitter, a display screen, a second signal light, an AC-DC power supply, and battery attachments for back-up battery power.