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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087573 | Slide in locking newspaper box A support for a newspaper box includes a support attaching to a post, a slide for sliding the newspaper box within the support, and a tab for locking the newspaper box within the support. ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7287474 | Consumer pyrotechnics support apparatus A reusable pyrotechnics support device for securely holding consumer ground-based fireworks (for example, fountains, mortars, multiple aerials, and the like) in a vertical and upright position, using a sufficiently wide base that is resistant to tipping over. In cer... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7216798 | Mailbox system A mailbox system that is sturdy and durable, easy to manufacture, assemble and customize, and is aesthetically pleasing to look at. The mailbox system preferably includes a pair of vertical posts and horizontal rails, a decorative component such as a flag or flower ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7201306 | Multiple purpose newspaper box A newspaper box is designed so that is may be easily converted to a planter. Laterally confronting parallel recesses on the confronting sides of the side walls of the newspaper box near it open end are adapted to receive a snap in closure panel for converting the ne... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7104436 | Multiple component mailbox having postal and newspaper compartments A plastic mailbox of modular construction includes a postal compartment and a newspaper compartment. The postal compartment includes a floor component which serves as a roof for a newspaper compartment positioned beneath the postal compartment. The postal compartmen... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7086581 | Reinforced plastic mailbox A plastic mailbox has a postal compartment mounted on top of a newspaper compartment which in turn is mounted on the top of a two piece upright plastic support. The laterally opposite side wall structures and arched top structure of the postal compartment and the la... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7055735 | Adaptable mailbox mounting configuration A mailbox signal flag mounting apparatus includes a stem having a mounting aperture, a detachable stop tab attached to said stem, and a detachable bushing attached to said stem. A replacement mailbox signal flag includes a stem having a mounting aperture, a detachab... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6976786 | Combination warning flag and storage bag A bag for storing small objects such as stretch cords, tie downs, bungee cords and the like, that are used in personal, occupational, recreational and marine pursuits. The bag may be made in an appropriate size and color so that it is capable of being used as a warn... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6974073 | Durable design mailbox The present invention is directed to a durable mailbox which has an aerodynamic design that protects the mailbox from destructive elements such as weather and flying projectiles. The present mailbox has an aerodynamic design that slopes down from the left to the rig... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6932510 | General purpose bag having film and mesh portions A bag is made with a combination of mesh and film on both the front and back sides. For use with automatic filling machines, one side of the bag has a wicket strip with wicket holes to receive the wickets from the filling machines. If pneumatic or vacuum systems are... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6869054 | Newspaper hanger A newspaper holder for delivering a newspaper includes a frustoconical sleeve for retaining the upper end of a coiled newspaper and a projecting hook for looping over the doorknob for looping over an exterior doorknob. ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6402023 | Newspaper delivery receptacle and method A newspaper delivery receptacle having a generally elongated tubular shape with a bottom wall, top wall and vertical side walls an open front end for receipt of newspapers, printer material and the like. The newspaper delivery receptacle is securable to a... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6318627 | Publication vending cabinet with improved ballast system A one-piece upright hollow vending cabinet is formed by rotomolding a thermoplastics material and includes an upper portion supported by an integrally connected lower portion. The upper portion has internal walls defining a first chamber for receiving a s... | 11/20/2001 |
| 5593059 | Protective newspaper delivery receptable This weather-shielding protective newspaper delivery receptacle serves to completely enclose its contents and has no removable or hinged door for access to its interior. The receptacle consists essentially of a tapered elongated tube having its smaller en... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5465902 | Multi-functional mailbox A multi-functional mailbox having a mail housing. The mail housing has a recessed flat bottom and an arched top. A mail housing lid is hingedly secured to the open first end of the mail housing. The device has a newspaper housing dimensioned to be receive... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5433375 | Newspaper receptacle The receptacle is for receiving and retaining newspapers and the like and is removably attached to a door. A front panel of the receptacle has and opening in its upper section to receive delivered newspapers. The rear panel has an opening for retrieving t... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5409161 | Paper caddy A paper caddy for a newspaper and similar article adapted to be mounted to a doorknob of a door is provided, which consists of a receptacle having a compartment for receiving and retaining the newspaper and similar article therein. A structure is for secu... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5405077 | Revolving newspaper organizer A revolving newspaper organizer comprised of a hollow cylindrical container having a surrounding side wall. The surrounding side wall has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The surrounding side wall has a top edge and a bottom edge. The surround... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5366147 | Delivery receptacle A delivery tube includes a body portion defining an interior space or cavity for receiving a first delivered item; a hanger having at least one position and being integrally molded in one piece with the body for receiving a second delivered item other tha... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5255967 | Coffee table for recyclers A coffee table with the added capacity to store daily newspapers after they have been read until they are bailed for recycling. The table is constructed with a drawer 15 divided into sections 16 which are sized to hold respective stacks of daily newspaper... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5180101 | Newspaper alert apparatus A newspaper box has a newspaper delivery indicating device comprising a flag, flap and hinge which pass through a slot in a top wall of a newspaper container. At least two additional holes are provided through which a pair of wire loops extend for support... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5169062 | Newspaper delivery tube A newspaper delivery tube and mounting bracket for protecting the newspaper from the elements. The newspaper tube has a mounting surface that keys to a mounting bracket without fasteners or tools. The mounting bracket has a vertical leg adapted to be fast... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5150834 | Newspaper delivery box A newspaper delivery box is provided for attachment to or placement outside the door of a house or apartment. The box is provided with a hinged top having a one-way slot, a lock adapted to lock the lid to the main portion of the box and a tether adapted t... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5125570 | Delivery box signal device A delivery box signal for use on mail and newspaper delivery boxes and the like. The spring urged pivoted platform within the box engages a control activation rod alternately displaying a signal bell within a directional viewing port extending below the d... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5011039 | Device to support and protect documents A device to support and protect documents, which may be damaged when contacted with water, uses a tubular body constructed of a material sufficiently transparent to allow visual observation when the documents are disposed within a chamber in the body. The... | 04/30/1991 |
| 5005761 | Multiple access newspaper receptacle The subject invention is a multiple access newspaper receptacle, which comprises, in general, a longitudinally extending housing with a corresponding internally disposed hollow chamber, having a dual entry access to said hollow chamber. First, there is a ... | 04/09/1991 |
| 5000380 | Letter retaining and protecting device A receptacle adapted to be mounted on the exterior of a mailbox for protection and retention of articles of mail comprising: a housing open at the bottom and of a generally triangular shape in cross-section having front and rear walls pivotally connected ... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4988039 | Newspaper basket A newspaper holder is provided and consists of a housing body having an open top for receiving a newspaper deposited therein. The housing body is mounted to an exterior surface of an entry door so that it will be between a screen/storm door and the entry ... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4925090 | Newspaper delivery signal The present invention discloses a newspaper delivery signaling apparatus consisting primarily of a hinge having a plate attached thereto and a signaling item which drops when the plate is moved by the insertion of a newspaper into a newspaper holder and w... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4905890 | Closure for newspaper delivery receptacle A closure for the open end of a tubular newspaper delivery receptacle is made largely from a flexible fabric sheet. A drawstring at the peripheral edge of the sheet draws the closure tightly against the end of the receptacle. An elastic member affixed to ... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4901912 | Newspaper container A mailbox charecterized by a tubular container having a flat back face adapted to rest against a door surrounded by a door jamb. The back face extends upwardly into a flat plate which hangs on a door knob. The container has an opening at one end which abu... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4896827 | Mailbox system A novel mailbox is disclosed. The mailbox utilizes a sliding mail tray which slides out of the mailbox as the mailbox door is opened and is returned to the interior of the mailbox when the mailbox door is closed. The mailbox may also include an overhangin... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4845484 | Retrofit, newspaper tracking audit system for newspaper rack machines A retrofit, automatic audit system for a door-access, coin-operated newspaper rack machine is disclosed. The system operates in conjunction with the standard door-lock mechanism and includes a retrofit purchase-mechanism mounted on the machine. The purcha... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4801081 | Receptacle for storing articles such as newspapers An open mouth receptacle adapted for mounting on a vertically disposed surface, such as a door or wall, is provided for receipt of articles, such as newspapers and packages, delivered to a residence. The receptacle is fabricated from flexible material and... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4746062 | Newspaper container A container for receiving and retaining newspapers and the like which is attached to the outside surface of a door. To receive singly folded newspapers downwardly inserted into it, the container has a slot opening in its upper horizontal surface. The cont... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4724998 | Newspaper delivery receptacle A newspaper delivery receptacle to receive newspapers. The tube is securely attached to its support bracket by a wedge which may be inserted without tools. The support bracket is easily and securely mountable on either side of a support post. The tube ope... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4723702 | One-way newspaper delivery receptacle Newspaper retaining closure used in combination with an open-ended newspaper delivery receptacle. The closure is pivoted in the upper portion of the receptacle near its open end; it has a length greater than the vertical distance from the pivot to the bot... | 02/09/1988 |
| 4721244 | Newspaper box signal device This invention relates to a device for signaling the delivery of mail, newspapers, or parcels in an enclosed receptacle that is open on at least one end, that end being the receiving opening for such deliveries, there being no closure for said opening. Th... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4660757 | Dual access newspaper receptacle The subject invention is a dual access newspaper receptacle which is based, in general, on a longitudinal box member with a internal hollow chamber, wherein such chambered box has two entry accesses to the hollow chamber in box. One entranceway has a hing... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4627566 | Newspaper delivery tube with newspaper retaining flaps An integrally molded newspaper delivery tube comprising an open end receptacle for newspapers has a plurality of newspaper retaining flaps inwardly of the open end thereof for engaging and holding a newspaper positioned in the delivery tube.... | 12/09/1986 |
