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The Security Mailbox Technology

The present invention concerns that of a new and improved Security Mailbox Assembly, guaranteed to help prevent identity and mail theft. For use with rural, residential and any other type of mailbox desired, The Security Mailbox Assembly having at least one inner surface, two ends (front, back) two side panels (right, left) top and bottom surfaces, and cover lid or opening door with a handle on it, the top surface of the Security Mailbox will have a mail deposit aperture and lockable bracket, in the shape of a small square welded on two ends designed for the lockable device to lock through the two non welded sides of the square providing better protection to the Security Mailbox. The lockable bracket will be welded in the inner side of the top surface, The Security Mailbox Assembly will comprise a lockable compartment equipped with a specially designed compact weatherproof protected mailbox's alarm system including a transmitter and receiver unit, that will be mounted inside the inner surface of the Security Mailbox Assembly.

The mailbox's alarm system will have adjustable impact and motion sensors that will trigger the mailbox's alarm system if Security Mailbox is being tampered with, it will have incorporated an (LED) signal light, to inform any passerby or potential thief that it is functioning, it will also have an antenna, to provide a better radio wave signal transmission, and also be equipped with either pin switches or magnetic switches connected to the mailbox's alarm system, to protect the Security Mailbox deposit lockable compartment, cover lid or opening door. If someone were to attempt to force the mail deposit lockable compartment open, the mailbox alarm system will activate and emit loud sounds which subsequently will transmit a radiowave signal to an outgoing mail holder, (a home base device unit) that would include a second receiver and transmitter unit, the outgoing mail holder for placement of outgoing mail therein, the outgoing mail holder to be located remote from the mailbox and would include a second receiver for receiving mailbox data signals from the receiver and transmitter unit (the mailbox).

In one embodiment the outgoing mail holder having a telephone line-base mailbox monitoring System and communication interface, a telephone plug input built in, an antenna, display screen, a second signal light, an AC-DC power supply, and battery attachments for back-up battery power. The unit will be pre-programmed or adapted to initiate establishment of a communication link with a remote telecommunication mailbox monitoring center in response to triggering of an activation input from the mailbox device.

Another device that would also work in combination with the mailbox alarm system will be a remote control receiver and transmitter unit. This unit is for activating and deactivating the system, and includes a display screen, a built in antenna, and is going to be adapted to be carried by an individual or owner of the mailbox. The functions of this device are to notify it's carrier when mail has been delivered, or somebody is tampering with the mailbox, and as optional to lock and unlock the mailbox device..