Abstract: The specification discloses an adjustable mailbox stand (10) that includes a standard studded fence post (12) with a support bracket (14) mounted thereon. The bracket (14) includes a sleeve (30) dimensioned to fit over and slide along the fence post 12. A truss arm (36) extends upwardly and outwardly from the sleeve (30), and a plate (38) is mounted on the upper end of the truss arm for securing a standard sized mailbox thereto. An indent (32) is formed in the sleeve (30) adjacent to studs (22) that extend from and along the fence post (12). A set screw (34) is disposed on the opposite side of the sleeve (30) from the indent (32) so that when the set screw (34) is tightened, the indent (32) is forced between the studs (22) to lock the sleeve (30) in a desired position.

Abstract: The specification discloses a flue cleaning apparatus (10) that includes a weight (12) with a beveled lower circular perimeter (14). A pair of plates (16) and (18) are secured to the top of the weight (12), and a rope (26) is attached to the weight (12) for lowering the flue cleaning apparatus (10) into a flue. The plates (16) and (18) have a rectangular shape with rounded corners for engaging the interior of a flue, and plate (16) may be removed from the flue cleaning apparatus so that the apparatus (10) will fit in flues of varying diameters.