Swing-away mailbox post
Description
FIG. 1 is a top, front and left side perspective view of a swing-away mailbox post showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof, shown in an upright position;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof, shown in swung-away position;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, shown in the upright position;
FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof, shown in the upright position;
FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof, shown in the swung-away position;
FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof, shown in the upright position;
FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view thereof.
Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
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Patent History
Patent number: D371885
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 31, 1995
Date of Patent: Jul 16, 1996
Inventor: Rodney Pennington (Benton, PA)
Primary Examiner: Nelson C. Holtje
Assistant Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: John D. Gugliotta
Application Number: 0/34,285
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 31, 1995
Date of Patent: Jul 16, 1996
Inventor: Rodney Pennington (Benton, PA)
Primary Examiner: Nelson C. Holtje
Assistant Examiner: Robert M. Spear
Attorney: John D. Gugliotta
Application Number: 0/34,285
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
With Post (D99/32)