Rebecca D Grimes

US Patent:

62445057, Jun 12, 2001

Filed:

Jun 7, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/327109

Inventors:

James W. Grimes - Carrollton TX
Rebecca Ann Grimes - Carrollton TX

International Classification:

B65G 1104

US Classification:

232 47

Abstract:

A security mailbox assembly includes a mail storage module enclosing a mail storage vault and a mail drop port. A mailbox is mounted on the mail storage module directly over the mail drop port. The mailbox includes a pivot door that is movable to an open position for presenting outgoing mail and for receiving incoming mail. The pivot door includes a trap door panel covering the mail drop port when the pivot door is in the open position, with the trap door panel being rotatable through the mail drop port and into the security vault as the pivot door is moved to the closed position. A mail tray is attached to the pivot door for holding outgoing mail, and a rotatable disc flag is coupled to the mailbox.