US1613759A - Mail box and lighting fixture - Google Patents

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US1613759A
US1613759A US636234A US63623423A US1613759A US 1613759 A US1613759 A US 1613759A US 636234 A US636234 A US 636234A US 63623423 A US63623423 A US 63623423A US 1613759 A US1613759 A US 1613759A
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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
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    • A47G29/12—Mail or newspaper receptacles, e.g. letter-boxes; Openings in doors or the like for delivering mail or newspapers
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  • My invention resides in combining a mail box and a lighting fixture in one device or structure, thereby resulting in an economy in material, preservation of the appearance of the premises where employed, as well as other readily apparent advantages.
  • Figure 1 is a front view of the invention in one of its forms
  • Figure 2 is a side view in section of F igure 1
  • Figure 3 is a front View of the invention in a second form
  • 1 is a mail box having a wall of glass or transparent material parts 2, held in place by metal or other non-fragile material framework 3; the top of the box having a slot 1 suitable for inserting letters and other mail matter; the front of the box has a hinged door 5 suit able for withdrawing mail matter, which door may be provided with a suitable lock or catch.
  • the box has a space 6 of suitable size for receiving mail matter.
  • the box has a backing 7, preferably of metallic frame work, provided with a recess 8 in which is set a lamp socket 9 for lamp 10. Holes 11 provide for ventilation to carry off heat of lamp 10. Screws 12 hold the structure in place on its supporting structure 13, which may be the side wall of ahouse.
  • the wires 14 carry the electrical current for the lamp 10.
  • the holes 15 give access to the screws 12.
  • 1 is a mail box, which may be a metallic casting, having a bracket 16 for supporting a lamp, a slotl for inserting mail matter and a hinged 1923.
  • a 4 lamp socket. 9 is secured at the top of the bracket 16, and receives lamp 10.
  • a protective globe 17 may be secured in place by the screws 18.
  • the structure is secured to its support 13, which may be the wall of a house, by the screws 12 reached through the door 5.
  • a mail box and lighting fixture combined in one structure comprising a bracket, means for securing said bracket to a sup-. port, a mail space within said bracket, a source of electrical illumination carried by said bracket so as to permit general illumination from saidsource exteriorly of said mail space.
  • a mail box and lighting fixture combined in one structure comprising a bracket 7" having an enlarged hollow portion securable to a support and an upstanding projecting portion for supporting a source of illumination, means for entering and means for removing mail matter from said enlarged hollow portion, and means for securing said bracket to a support.

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MAIL BOX AND LIGHTING FIXTURE Filed May 2, 1925 Patented Jan. 11, 1927.
EDWARD H. LOFTIN, OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MAIL BOX AND LIGHTING FIXTURE.
Application filed May 2,
My invention resides in combining a mail box and a lighting fixture in one device or structure, thereby resulting in an economy in material, preservation of the appearance of the premises where employed, as well as other readily apparent advantages.
Figure 1 is a front view of the invention in one of its forms,
Figure 2 is a side view in section of F igure 1,
Figure 3 is a front View of the invention in a second form, and
Figure t a side View in section of Figure 3.
Referring to Figures 1 and 2, 1 is a mail box having a wall of glass or transparent material parts 2, held in place by metal or other non-fragile material framework 3; the top of the box having a slot 1 suitable for inserting letters and other mail matter; the front of the box has a hinged door 5 suit able for withdrawing mail matter, which door may be provided with a suitable lock or catch. The box has a space 6 of suitable size for receiving mail matter. The box has a backing 7, preferably of metallic frame work, provided with a recess 8 in which is set a lamp socket 9 for lamp 10. Holes 11 provide for ventilation to carry off heat of lamp 10. Screws 12 hold the structure in place on its supporting structure 13, which may be the side wall of ahouse. The wires 14 carry the electrical current for the lamp 10. The holes 15 give access to the screws 12.
Referring to Figures 3 and 4, 1 is a mail box, which may be a metallic casting, having a bracket 16 for supporting a lamp, a slotl for inserting mail matter and a hinged 1923. Serial No. 636,234.
door 5 for withdrawing mail matter. A 4 lamp socket. 9 is secured at the top of the bracket 16, and receives lamp 10. A protective globe 17 may be secured in place by the screws 18. The wires 14: carry current for the lamp 10. The structure is secured to its support 13, which may be the wall of a house, by the screws 12 reached through the door 5.
It will thus be seen that I have provided a structure admirably adapted to house mail matter and at the same time support and protect a source of efficient illumination, as well as housing the necessary fittings and wires for said source. Such an arrangement permits of the use of a single structure for the dual purpose at the fronts of residences, thereby preserving their appearance in addition to the resulting economy in material and cost.
Having described my invention, I claim: 6"
1. A mail box and lighting fixture combined in one structure comprising a bracket, means for securing said bracket to a sup-. port, a mail space within said bracket, a source of electrical illumination carried by said bracket so as to permit general illumination from saidsource exteriorly of said mail space.
2. A mail box and lighting fixture combined in one structure comprising a bracket 7" having an enlarged hollow portion securable to a support and an upstanding projecting portion for supporting a source of illumination, means for entering and means for removing mail matter from said enlarged hollow portion, and means for securing said bracket to a support.
EDWARD H. LOFTI N.
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Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5460325A (en) * 1994-04-21 1995-10-24 Surman; Robert L. Solar lit address number illuminated mailbox structure
US5522540A (en) * 1994-04-21 1996-06-04 Surman; Robert L. Solar powered illuminated address number device and mailbox structure
USD388232S (en) * 1996-11-05 1997-12-23 Valentino Joseph A Mail box
US5879071A (en) * 1997-02-27 1999-03-09 Sanford, Jr.; Sammie J. Lighted planter
US6032855A (en) * 1998-07-16 2000-03-07 Douglas; Brenda F. Message display apparatus

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5460325A (en) * 1994-04-21 1995-10-24 Surman; Robert L. Solar lit address number illuminated mailbox structure
US5522540A (en) * 1994-04-21 1996-06-04 Surman; Robert L. Solar powered illuminated address number device and mailbox structure
USD388232S (en) * 1996-11-05 1997-12-23 Valentino Joseph A Mail box
US5879071A (en) * 1997-02-27 1999-03-09 Sanford, Jr.; Sammie J. Lighted planter
US6032855A (en) * 1998-07-16 2000-03-07 Douglas; Brenda F. Message display apparatus

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