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Smart mailbox

  • US 20050253715A1
  • Filed: 04/25/2005
  • Published: 11/17/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/12/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A smart mailbox for receiving mail, comprising:

  • a base, a plurality of side walls secured to said base extending upwardly therefrom, a front panel mechanically attached to said base also extending upwardly from said base, said front panel having a front panel door and having a postal slot;

    an upper lid secured to said side walls and said front panel;

    said base, said plurality of walls, said front panel, and said upper lid defining a receptacle therein;

    a sensor configured internally within said receptacle for detecting receipt of a mail;

    an indicator placed on said front panel door, connected to said sensor for indicating receipt of a mail;

    a first lock placed on said front panel door configured for locking and unlocking said front panel door to said front panel of said receptacle;

    a second lock placed on said upper lid configured for locking and unlocking said upper lid to said front panel; and

    a keypad mounted on said receptacle connected to said first lock for operating locking and unlocking of said front panel door.

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