GB2477591A - Lockable mail slot assembly - Google Patents
Lockable mail slot assembly Download PDFInfo
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- GB2477591A GB2477591A GB1016428A GB201016428A GB2477591A GB 2477591 A GB2477591 A GB 2477591A GB 1016428 A GB1016428 A GB 1016428A GB 201016428 A GB201016428 A GB 201016428A GB 2477591 A GB2477591 A GB 2477591A
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- letterbox
- security device
- locking
- flap
- leavers
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G29/00—Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00
- A47G29/12—Mail or newspaper receptacles, e.g. letter-boxes; Openings in doors or the like for delivering mail or newspapers
- A47G29/122—Parts, details, or accessories, e.g. signalling devices, lamps, devices for leaving messages
- A47G29/124—Appliances to prevent unauthorised removal of contents
- A47G29/1245—Letter flap blocking devices
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G29/00—Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00
- A47G29/12—Mail or newspaper receptacles, e.g. letter-boxes; Openings in doors or the like for delivering mail or newspapers
- A47G29/122—Parts, details, or accessories, e.g. signalling devices, lamps, devices for leaving messages
- A47G29/126—Lids for access slits
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Abstract
A lockable mail slot assembly comprises a frame having an inner face and an outer face, a flap pivotally mounted in the frame between the inner and outer faces and a pair of rotatably-mounted lever-type locking members 5 on an inner surface of the frame and operable from a first position in which the flap can be pushed open to a second position in which they prevent the frame from opening. Retention bumps 6 are provided on the flap to help keep the locking levers in position. The mail slot may have a tamper proof lip on the frame surrounding the flap and be fabricated of flame retardant materials. In use, the lockable mail flap prevents fireworks or other articles being pushed through the slot and helps prevent arson.
Description
Staysafe Locking Letterboxes
Description
Advantages the problems it can help solve This invention relates to secure the letterbox that is fitted to the inside of the main door covering the inside of the letterbox. At the bottom of the moulded hinged letterbox flap it has a devise that is turned and clicked into the shut position at night so it can provide a secure safe and effective method of security preventing at night: 1. Helps stop arson attacks as arson happens while people are sleeping.
2. Stops fireworks being pushed through and a fire starting.
3. Stops articles being pushed through.
4. The main door with the letterbox is usually at the front door where the fire alarm is above. If an arsonist starts a fire it lands on the carpet sets off the fire alarm above but fire spreads so fast that when people are sleeping by the time they get out this way is blocked. Often this is the main escape route. This will stop as they will not be able to push anything through.
5. It will provide the safety of knowing that at night that nobody can put anything through the letterbox.
6. On holiday or if a house is not occupied the letterbox can be closed.
Specification
Fixing brackets (1) are fitted to the inside of the door by two outer screws that are suitable for wood doors. (2) The inner screw is for PVC doors. (3) The hinge is supported by a frame edge for easy outward movement. (4) There is a tamperproof lip around the flap area for extra security. (5) In the locked position the levers are in near the center for rigidity and hold the flap securely in position. (6) Retention bumps have been used to keep the locking leaver in position. (7) In the open position the leavers are down and the flap is easily opened for day use. (8) Locking leavers are to be assembled by screws to make them serviceable replacements that could be fitted if worn.
Figure 3 Shows the hinge supported by a frame edge.
Claims (6)
- Claims 2 Staysafe Locking Letterboxes A Locking Letterbox security device 1. A locking letterbox security device that covers the full opening of the internal letterbox simple to use to prevent abuse and miss use of letterboxes the hinge is supported by a frame edge for easy outward movement for the direction of the insertion of letters of which the user can close by turning the lever locks into the closed position. The materials to include flame retardent grades.
- 2. The letterbox security device according to claim 1 has a tamperproof lip around the flap area so it will add extra security.
- 3. The letterbox security device according to claim 1 is supported by retention bumps to keep the locking leavers in position.
- 4. The letterbox security device according to claim 3 has leavers positioned near to the centre for rigidity and holds the flap securely into position.
- 5. The letterbox security device according to claim 1 and claim 3 locking leavers to be assembled by screws to make them serviceable replacements and could be replaced if worn.
- 6. The letterbox security device according to claim 1 will include flame retardent grades. To be either ABS OR ABSFR UL94VO.Amendment to the claims have been filed as follows Claims Staysafe Locking Letterboxes A Locking Letterbox security device 1. A locking letterbox security device that covers the full opening of the internal letterbox simple to use to prevent abuse and miss use of letterboxes the hinge is supported by a frame edge for easy outward movement for the direction of the insertion of letters of which the user can close by turning the lever locks into the closed position supported by retention bumps to keep the locking leaves in position. The materials to include flame retardant grades.2. The letterbox security device according to claim 1 has a tamperproof lip around the flap area so it will add extra security.3. The letterbox security device according to claim 1 is supported by retention bumps to keep the locking leavers in position.4. The letterbox security device according to claim 1 and claim 3 has the locking leavers with the retention bumps positioned near to the centre for rigidity and holds the flap securely into position.5. The Jetterbox security device according to claim 1 and claim 3 locking Jeavers to be assembled by screws to make them serviceable replacements and could be replaced if worn.6. The letterbox security device according to claim 1 will include flame retardant grades. To be either ABS OR ABSFR UL94VO. * * ** ** * S S * S * *05 * SS*S.5.. * S
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBGB1002518.7A GB201002518D0 (en) | 2010-02-15 | 2010-02-15 | Staysafe locking letterbox |
| GBGB1012531.8A GB201012531D0 (en) | 2010-02-15 | 2010-07-27 | Staysafe locking letterbox |
Publications (3)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB201016428D0 GB201016428D0 (en) | 2010-11-17 |
| GB2477591A true GB2477591A (en) | 2011-08-10 |
| GB2477591B GB2477591B (en) | 2012-01-04 |
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Family Applications (3)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBGB1002518.7A Ceased GB201002518D0 (en) | 2010-02-15 | 2010-02-15 | Staysafe locking letterbox |
| GBGB1012531.8A Ceased GB201012531D0 (en) | 2010-02-15 | 2010-07-27 | Staysafe locking letterbox |
| GB1016428.3A Expired - Fee Related GB2477591B (en) | 2010-02-15 | 2010-09-30 | Staysafe locking letterboxes |
Family Applications Before (2)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GBGB1002518.7A Ceased GB201002518D0 (en) | 2010-02-15 | 2010-02-15 | Staysafe locking letterbox |
| GBGB1012531.8A Ceased GB201012531D0 (en) | 2010-02-15 | 2010-07-27 | Staysafe locking letterbox |
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Citations (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1599642A (en) * | 1978-05-24 | 1981-10-07 | Sarjeant D | Provision of letter boxes in wooden doors |
| GB2188675A (en) * | 1986-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | Terence Raymond Gibson | Lockable letter flap apparatus |
| GB2198184A (en) * | 1986-10-29 | 1988-06-08 | Helen Aitchison | Letter flap |
| EP0295091A2 (en) * | 1987-06-09 | 1988-12-14 | Michael Geoffrey Stocks | A letter box security device |
| DE202005000570U1 (en) * | 2005-01-14 | 2005-04-14 | Pursche, Winfried | Letter box has swiveling bar attached to flap if this opens outwards or to below flap if it opens inwards, bar being moved to vertical position and secured by lock to prevent access to box |
| GB2446403A (en) * | 2007-02-06 | 2008-08-13 | Michael Robert Smith | Moveable security bar for an internal letterbox flap |
| WO2010007346A1 (en) * | 2008-07-16 | 2010-01-21 | Marios Evangelou | Letterbox assembly locking means device |
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2010
- 2010-02-15 GB GBGB1002518.7A patent/GB201002518D0/en not_active Ceased
- 2010-07-27 GB GBGB1012531.8A patent/GB201012531D0/en not_active Ceased
- 2010-09-30 GB GB1016428.3A patent/GB2477591B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1599642A (en) * | 1978-05-24 | 1981-10-07 | Sarjeant D | Provision of letter boxes in wooden doors |
| GB2188675A (en) * | 1986-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | Terence Raymond Gibson | Lockable letter flap apparatus |
| GB2198184A (en) * | 1986-10-29 | 1988-06-08 | Helen Aitchison | Letter flap |
| EP0295091A2 (en) * | 1987-06-09 | 1988-12-14 | Michael Geoffrey Stocks | A letter box security device |
| DE202005000570U1 (en) * | 2005-01-14 | 2005-04-14 | Pursche, Winfried | Letter box has swiveling bar attached to flap if this opens outwards or to below flap if it opens inwards, bar being moved to vertical position and secured by lock to prevent access to box |
| GB2446403A (en) * | 2007-02-06 | 2008-08-13 | Michael Robert Smith | Moveable security bar for an internal letterbox flap |
| WO2010007346A1 (en) * | 2008-07-16 | 2010-01-21 | Marios Evangelou | Letterbox assembly locking means device |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
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| GB201016428D0 (en) | 2010-11-17 |
| GB201002518D0 (en) | 2010-03-31 |
| GB201012531D0 (en) | 2010-09-08 |
| GB2477591B (en) | 2012-01-04 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| S27 | Amendment of specification after grant (sect. 27/patents act 1977) |
Free format text: APPLICATION FILED; APPLICATION TO AMEND SPECIFICATION UNDER SECTION 27 FILED ON 3 JULY 2017 |
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| S27 | Amendment of specification after grant (sect. 27/patents act 1977) |
Free format text: APPLICATION NOT PROCEEDED WITH; APPLICATION TO AMEND SPECIFICATION UNDER SECTION 27 FILED ON 03 JULY 2017 NOT PROCEEDED WITH ON 18 DECEMBER 2017 |
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| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20190930 |