Mailbox cover

Abstract

A mailbox cover apparatus consisting of a sheet having at least two opposing edges that a are adapted to removably yet securely maintain the sheet intimately over the mailbox. The opposing edges are adapted to engage the mailbox at a bottom thereof such that the engaging means does not interfere with the aesthetics of the cover. In addition, the mailbox cover may also be adapted to display both surfaces thereof interchangeably as desired.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A cover for intimately engaging a mailbox, the mailbox comprising a top, a first side, a second side, and a bottom interconnecting a front and a back thereof to form an enclosure, and the mailbox engaging a post at the bottom thereof, said cover comprising: 
 a sheet having a first surface and a second surface;    a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge being defined on said sheet such that said first and third edges are in opposing relation and said second edge and said fourth edge are in opposing relation;    at least a first engaging means connecting between said second edge and said fourth edge of said sheet to enclose the mailbox therein.    
     
     
         2 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein said second edge and fourth edge of said sheet are positioned near said bottom of said mailbox.  
     
     
         3 . The cover of  claim 2 , wherein at least a first aperture is defined through said sheet in proximal relation to said fourth edge and a second aperture is defined through said sheet in proximal relation to said second edge.  
     
     
         4 . The cover of  claim 3 , wherein said first engaging means is adapted to pass through said first and second aperture to connect said second edge to said fourth edge.  
     
     
         5 . The cover of  claim 4 , further comprising a third aperture and a fourth aperture defined through said sheet in proximal relation to said fourth edge and said second edge respectively; 
 a second engaging means being adapted to pass through said third and fourth apertures to connect said second edge to said fourth edge;    said first aperture, said second aperture, and said first engaging means are located in proximal relation to said first edge; and    said third and fourth apertures and engaging means being in proximal relation to said third edge.    
     
     
         6 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the engaging means is a hook and loop fastener.  
     
     
         7 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein said first engaging means is adapted to allow alternating between displaying said first surface and said second surface of said sheet on said mailbox.  
     
     
         8 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein said mailbox further comprises an indicating flag located on said first side thereof and a first opening being defined through said sheet for accommodating the flag therethrough.  
     
     
         9 . The cover of  claim 8 , where in a second opening is defined through said sheet for accommodating the flag therethrough when the first surface is going to be adjacent to the mailbox.  
     
     
         10 . The cover of  claim 9 , wherein the sheet further comprises a first flap positioned next to said first opening and being adapted to occlude the same when said first opening does not have the flag therein; 
 and a second flap positioned next to said second opening and being adapted to occlude the same when said second opening does not have the flag therein.    
     
     
         11 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein a fastening means securely engages said sheet to said mailbox in order to prevent unauthorized removal thereof.  
     
     
         12 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein at least a first indicia is located on said first surface and at least a second indicia is located on said second surface of said sheet.  
     
     
         13 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein said sheet is constructed from a material selected from a group consisting of polypropelene material, vinyl, rubber, cloth, and paper having weatherproof coating thereon.  
     
     
         14 . A cover apparatus for intimately engaging a mailbox, the mailbox comprising a top, a first side, a second side, and a bottom interconnecting a front and a back thereof to form an enclosure, and the mailbox engaging a post at the bottom thereof, said cover apparatus comprising: 
 a sheet having a first surface and a second surface;    a first edge , a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge being defined on said sheet such that said first and third edges are in opposing relation and said second edge and said fourth edge are in opposing relation;    at least a first engaging means connecting between said second edge and said fourth edge of said sheet to enclose the mailbox therein;    said engaging means adapted to allow alternating between display of said first surface and said second surface.    
     
     
         15 . The cover apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein said second edge and fourth edge of said sheet are positioned near said bottom of said mailbox and extend substantially along a length of said first side and said second side of said mailbox respectively.  
     
     
         16 . The cover apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein said sheet further comprises a first aperture located in proximal relation to said first edge and said fourth edge; 
 a second aperture located in proximal relation to said first edge and said second edge;    a third aperture located in proximal relation to said third edge and said fourth edge;    a fourth aperture located in proximal relation to said third edge and said second edge;    a first engaging means adapted to pass through said first and second apertures to connect said second edge to said fourth edge; and    a second engaging means adapted to pass through said third and fourth apertures to connect said second edge to said fourth edge.    
     
     
         17 . The cover apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein said mailbox further comprises an indicating flag located on said first side thereof and a first opening being defined through said sheet for accommodating the flag therethrough when said first surface is distal to said mailbox, and a second opening being defined through said sheet for accommodating the flag therethrough when said second surface is distal to said mailbox.  
     
     
         18 . The cover apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the sheet further comprises a first flap positioned next to said first opening and being adapted to occlude the same when said first opening does not have the flag therein; 
 and a second flap positioned next to said second opening and being adapted to occlude the same when said second opening does not have the flag therein.    
     
     
         19 . A cover apparatus for intimately engaging a mailbox, the mailbox comprising a top, a first side, a second side, and a bottom interconnecting a front and a back thereof to form an enclosure, and the mailbox engaging a post at said bottom thereof, said cover apparatus comprising: 
 a sheet having a first surface and a second surface;    a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge being defined on said sheet such that said first and third edges are in opposing relation and said second edge and said fourth edge are in opposing relation;    at least a first attaching means located on said bottom of said mailbox; and    at least a second attaching means located on said second edge and said fourth edge of said sheet, whereby said second attaching means of both second and fourth edges connect with said first attaching means on said bottom of the mailbox to maintain the sheet thereon.    
     
     
         20 . The cover apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein said second attaching means is applied to both said first surface and said second surface of said sheet, whereby both of said first surface and said second surface can be alternated such that both of the surfaces can be displayed.