Patent ID: 7398915

Claim:
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 deposit 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, a first antenna receiver and transmitter for receiving and transmitting radio wave signals, a magnetic switch device, and an audible speaker for emitting sounds through the sound apertures, wherein the first signal light when illuminated indicates the alarm system is functioning; 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 and transmitter for receiving radio wave signals from the first antenna transmitter and receiver, and to transmitting radio wave signals to a third receiver and transmitter unit or a remote security mailbox monitoring center, the outgoing mail holder also including a display screen, a second signal light, an antenna, a built in telephone line plug input, an AC-DC power supply, and battery attachments for back-up battery power, a remote control transmitter for activation and deactivation of the alarm system, and to lock and unlock the mailbox, the remote control transmitter adapted to be carried by an individual or an owner of the mailbox.