Patent ID: 8960530
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A receptacle for receiving and securely storing mail and parcels comprising: a body defining an opening through which the mail and parcels are received and a storage area into which the mail and parcels are stored; a door member pivotably mounted within said opening, the door member being configured to close said opening when in a closed position and to pivot away from said body to facilitate access to said opening when in an opened position; a ramp member separate from the door member, immovably mounted within said body and configured and located to supportingly receive thereon the mail and parcels from the opening and to direct the mail and parcels into the storage area; and a closing member separate from the door and ramp members, pivotably mounted within said body so as to be movable with respect to the body and the door member yet linked via a linkage to the door member such that movement of said door member from said closed position to said opened position causes the closing member to pivot towards said ramp member such that the ramp member and the closing member function to substantially prevent access to said storage area from said opening when the door member is in an open position.