Patents by Inventor Edward F. Steinfeldt

Edward F. Steinfeldt 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).

  • Patent number: 5284295
    Abstract: A mailbox delivery signal device comprises a signal ball of aerodynamic configuration tethered to a support bracket mounted to the door of the mailbox. The support bracket includes a planar support member which extends perpendicular to the mailbox door and includes a circular hole formed therethrough having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the signal ball. The signal ball is tethered to the support bracket and is seated thereon in the circular hole to set the device. Upon opening the door, the ball falls from the bracket and is suspended by the tether below the mailbox housing for clear viewing by a person located remotely therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Inventor: Edward F. Steinfeldt