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Flexible mailbox post assembly

a mailbox and flexible technology, applied in the field of flexible assembly of mailbox posts, can solve the problems of frequent replacement of entire posts, damage to mailbox posts, and frequent damage to posts

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-09-23
LABRECQUE JR MAURICE J
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Mailbox posts are often damaged when under structural stress such as from, for example, the accumulation of heavy wet snow or ice on the posts.
Damage to posts can also be caused when accidentally struck by objects such as snow plows or when intentionally struck by vandals.
Frequent replacement of the entire posts when damaged, including removing and attaching posts to a base, can be burdensome, time consuming, expensive and annoying.

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[0023]Referring to FIGS. 1 through 4C, a flexible mailbox post assembly embodying the present invention is indicated generally by the reference number 10. The flexible mailbox post assembly 10 comprises a base 12 (see FIGS. 4A through 4C), a lower post 14 mounted to the base, and an upper post 16 flexibly coupled to the lower post 14 via a flex assembly 18. The base 12 is preferably made generally of concrete or other solid foundation material. The lower post 14 and the upper post 16 each preferably include four sides and are made generally of wood, but can be made of plastic or other suitable materials without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0024]The flex assembly 18 includes a flexible member 20 interposed between the lower post 14 and the upper post 16. The flexible member 20 is preferably made of rubber, a rubberlike composite or other elastic, resilient and / or flexible material. Preferably, the flexible member 20 is about ¾ inch thick, about 3½ inches wide an...

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Abstract

A mailbox post assembly includes a lower post having an upper surface, and an upper post having a lower surface. A flexible member is securably interposed between the upper surface of the lower post and lower surface of the upper post. The flexible member is configured to allow the upper post to flex relative to the lower post. Preferably, the flexible member is part of a flex assembly further including a lower post mounting bracket, an upper post mounting bracket, and a shear washer. The flex assembly is preferably covered with a snow and ice shield.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to mailbox posts, and more particularly to a flex assembly for a mailbox post and mailbox post assembly incorporating such flex assembly.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Mailbox posts are often damaged when under structural stress such as from, for example, the accumulation of heavy wet snow or ice on the posts. Damage to posts can also be caused when accidentally struck by objects such as snow plows or when intentionally struck by vandals. Frequent replacement of the entire posts when damaged, including removing and attaching posts to a base, can be burdensome, time consuming, expensive and annoying.[0003]In view of the foregoing, it is an object of the present invention to provide a flexible mailbox post assembly that overcomes the above-mentioned drawbacks.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]In an aspect of the present invention, a mailbox post assembly includes a lower post having an upper surface, and an upper post having a...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G29/122
CPCA47G29/1216
Inventor LABRECQUE, JR., MAURICE J.
Owner LABRECQUE JR MAURICE J