Patent ID: 7028883
Filing Date: 2006-04-18
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A mail delivery indicator system designed for a mailbox having side walls and a front door pivotally mounted thereon, comprising: a) an elongated delivery indicator flagstaff with a flagged end and a weighted end; said elongated delivery indicator flagstaff being maintained in a generally horizontal position when said flagged end engages a latch element on said front door; b) said elongated delivery indicator flagstaff being pivotally attached to a side wall mounting bracket means, whereby when said front door is opened, said latch element releases said flagged end to traverse rotationally backward away from said front door to a generally vertical signaling position by the force of gravity associated with said weighted end; c) said weighted end comprises an indicator flag stand element and a weight element; d) said weight element being pivotally attached at a pivotal point to said indicator flag stand element of said elongated delivery indicator flagstaff; and e) said pivotal point for said weight element being positioned above the center of gravity of said weight element to always display a correct, upright posture of said weight element.