Mailbox attachment for holding and protecting letters

Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a mailbox attachment for holding and protecting letters showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view, the left side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a top, right front perspective view thereof drawn to an enlarged scale.

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Patent History
Patent number: D323230
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 10, 1989
Date of Patent: Jan 14, 1992
Inventor: Gustavo R. Barrios (Kenner, LA)
Primary Examiner: Bruce W. Dunkins
Assistant Examiner: Martha Thompson
Attorney: George A. Bode
Application Number: 7/420,133