Mailbox delivery indicator assembly and method of use

Abstract

A mailbox delivery indicator assembly is provided comprising a flag connected to a rod member, the rod member connected to a spring, the spring connected to a mailbox connection member, and a retention assembly in communication with the rod member. A method of using a mailbox delivery indicator assembly is also provided.

1 . A mailbox delivery indicator assembly comprising:
 a flag connected to a rod member;   the rod member connected to a spring;   the spring connected to a mailbox connection member; and   a retention assembly in communication with the rod member, such that the indicator assembly signals delivery of mail.   
     
     
         2 . The mailbox delivery indicator assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the mailbox connection member is in communication with a mailbox. 
     
     
         3 . The mailbox delivery indicator assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the mailbox connection member is a bolt connected to the mailbox by a nut. 
     
     
         4 . The mailbox delivery indicator assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the retention assembly includes a retention device. 
     
     
         5 . A mailbox delivery indicator assembly comprising:
 a signal device having a channel;   a rod member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the rod member received by the channel of the signal device;   a biasing member in communication with the second end of the rod member;   a connection member in communication with the biasing member; and   a retention assembly in communication with the rod member.   
     
     
         6 . The mailbox delivery indicator assembly of  claim 5 , further comprising a mailbox in communication with the connection member. 
     
     
         7 . The mailbox delivery indicator assembly of  claim 6 , further comprising:
 the connection member includes a threaded portion;   the mailbox includes an upper portion, a lower portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, a rear portion, an outer portion and an inner portion, the upper portion having an aperture to receive the threaded portion of the connection member from the outer portion into the inner portion; and   a threaded fastener to mate with the threaded portion of the connection member in the inner portion of the mailbox.   
     
     
         8 . The mailbox delivery indicator assembly of  claim 5 , wherein the retention assembly comprises a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the rod member and the second end in communication with a retention device. 
     
     
         9 . A method of using a mailbox delivery indicator assembly comprising:
 opening a mailbox door on a mailbox;   applying a force on the mailbox delivery indicator assembly sufficient to place a bias on a biasing member;   placing a retention assembly of the mailbox delivery indicator assembly between the mailbox and mailbox door;   closing the mailbox door; and   compressing the retention assembly between the mailbox door and the mailbox.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising:
 opening the mailbox door; and   releasing the bias on the biasing member.