Patent ID: 7061377
Filing Date: 2006-06-13
Classification: A47G,G08B

Abstract:
1. A mailbox status indicating system used in combination with a mailbox having an aperture for receiving mail, said indicating system comprising: a contact means secured to the aperture of the mailbox; and a first device and a second device; said first device comprising a switch and a transmitter unit; said switch is electrically coupled to the transmitter unit; wherein the switch is mounted in close proximity to the aperture of the mailbox and aligned with the contact means; said second device comprising a receiver unit and a warning means for sounding or displaying a warning signal; said receiver unit is electrically coupled to said warning means; said second device is used for reminding a user to check and close the mailbox when opened; and said second device is located away from the mailbox and in a close proximity to a user's active area such that the user could see or hear a warning signal from the warning means easily; wherein said second device is only activated upon sensing the presence of the user by motion sensor; said transmitter unit includes a transmitting means for transmitting signals and said receiver unit includes a receiving means for receiving said transmitted signals and said contact means contacts and closes said first switch when mailbox is in an opened position for rendering current to travel to said transmitter unit, said transmitter unit transmits said signals to said receiver unit, and said received signals are received via said receiving means for activating said warning means; said transmitter unit comprises a timer device that enables the transmitter unit to send out a preset signal repeatedly every predetermined amount of seconds to the receiver indicating to the user that the mailbox is still open and serves as a reminder.