Package receptacle system
First Claim
1. A package receptacle system for use with an associated mailbox, the package receptable system comprising:
- a container having an interior storage compartment sized to receive a package too large to fit within the associated mailbox, the container having a lower floor adapted for supporting a package placed in the interior storage compartment, sidewalls extending upward from the lower floor, and an access to the interior storage compartment defined by upper ends of the sidewalls;
an upper lid pivotally attached to the container for closing the access when in a closed position;
means hanging from the upper lid for inhibiting rain from entering the interior storage compartment when the upper lid is in a non-closed position;
raised features on the floor of the container for supporting a package placed within the interior storage compartment above moisture if present on the floor; and
means for indicating at least one of a recipient'"'"'s address, a package within the interior storage compartment for pickup by a delivery service, and receipt of a package within the interior storage compartment from a delivery service.
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Abstract
A package receptacle system including a container having an interior storage compartment, a lower floor within the container for supporting a package placed in the compartment, and sidewalls extending upward from the floor to define an access to the compartment. An upper lid is pivotally attached to the container for closing the access when in a closed position. A feature hangs from the lid for inhibiting rain from entering the compartment when the lid is in a non-closed position. Raised features are present on the floor of the container for supporting a package placed within the compartment above any moisture that might be present on the floor. A feature is included for indicating a recipient'"'"'s address, and/or a package within the compartment ready for pickup, and/or receipt of a package within the compartment from a delivery service.
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20 Claims
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1. A package receptacle system for use with an associated mailbox, the package receptable system comprising:
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a container having an interior storage compartment sized to receive a package too large to fit within the associated mailbox, the container having a lower floor adapted for supporting a package placed in the interior storage compartment, sidewalls extending upward from the lower floor, and an access to the interior storage compartment defined by upper ends of the sidewalls; an upper lid pivotally attached to the container for closing the access when in a closed position; means hanging from the upper lid for inhibiting rain from entering the interior storage compartment when the upper lid is in a non-closed position; raised features on the floor of the container for supporting a package placed within the interior storage compartment above moisture if present on the floor; and means for indicating at least one of a recipient'"'"'s address, a package within the interior storage compartment for pickup by a delivery service, and receipt of a package within the interior storage compartment from a delivery service. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A package receptacle system for use with an associated mailbox, the package receptable system comprising:
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a container having an interior storage compartment sized to receive a package too large to fit within the associated mailbox, the container having a lower floor adapted for supporting a package placed in the interior storage compartment, sidewalls extending upward from the lower floor, and an access to the interior storage compartment defined by upper ends of the sidewalls; means for attaching the container to a mailbox post and configured to accommodate mailbox posts of different cross-sections; an upper lid pivotally attached to the container for closing the access when in a closed position, the upper lid being non-horizontal when in the closed position; a flexible curtain hanging from the upper lid for inhibiting rain from entering the interior storage compartment when the upper lid is in a non-closed position; raised features on the floor of the container for supporting a package placed within the interior storage compartment above moisture if present on the floor; means for indicating an address; and means for indicating a package within the interior storage compartment for pickup by a delivery service. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification