Patents by Inventor James Benefield, Sr.

James Benefield, Sr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Locking device for mailboxes
    Patent number: 5103659
    Abstract: A mail box for an apartment building comprising a number of individual mail boxes corresponding to the number of tenants. Each mail box has an individual mail box lock. Releasable locking means are connected to the mail boxy for covering the individual mail box locks until mail is to be removed to prevent theft. Unlocking means are provided for unlocking the releasable locking means to expose the individual tenants lock so they can get their mail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Inventor: James Benefield, Sr.