Repositionable Mailbox Drawer

Abstract

This present invention discloses a mailbox with a pull-out mailbox insert. The mailbox includes a housing, a post, a door, a flag and a pull-out mailbox insert. The pull-out mailbox insert is designed in such a way to offer easy retrieval of delivered post, even when it is pushed to the back of the mailbox. The insert features a series of tabs designed to prevent the insert from sliding too far back into the mailbox, and utilizes a rolling assembly on the bottom of the insert to conveniently slide it out from the mailbox interior when a small tab is pulled. In use, the device effectively enables easy retrieval of mail without having to reach far out of the window and create strain on the body.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A mailbox, comprising;
 a receptacle sized and configured to receive mail, packages and delivery parcels, the receptacle having a base, sidewalls, a back, a top and a door;   a telescoping insert including a tray having a base, sidewalls, a roof and a back, the insert sized and configured to fit within the receptacle; and   the telescoping insert having a plurality of rollers positioned under the base for repositioning of the telescoping insert within the receptacle, and a plurality of tabs designed to prevent the telescoping insert from being removed from the receptacle.   
     
     
         2 . The mailbox as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the telescoping insert has a front lip opposite the back and extending partially up the sidewalls of the telescoping insert. 
     
     
         3 . The mailbox as recited in  claim 2 , wherein the front lip has a handle to facilitate grasping of the telescoping insert. 
     
     
         4 . The mailbox of  claim 1 , wherein the telescoping insert is sized and configured to receive mail, packages and delivery parcels and is of a size and configuration less than the receptacle. 
     
     
         5 . The mailbox of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is formed of a rigid housing and is produced to meet the standards set forth at USPS STD 7B01. 
     
     
         6 . The mailbox of  claim 1 , wherein the insert has the minimum capacity requirements of 18.50″ long×5.00″ wide×6.00″ high. 
     
     
         7 . The mailbox of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle includes one of a sensor or reader to indicate use of the mailbox. 
     
     
         8 . The mailbox of  claim 7 , wherein the reader is a RFID reader for reading mail, parcels or packages that have been tagged with RFID tags. 
     
     
         9 . The mailbox of  claim 7 , wherein the sensor is one of a photoelectric, motion, or mechanical sensor. 
     
     
         10 . The mailbox of  claim 9 , wherein the receptacle includes a reflective tape opposite the photoelectric sensor. 
     
     
         11 . A mailbox having a slideable insert and comprising:
 a receptacle having a first interior dimension and the slideable insert having a second interior dimension that is less than the first dimension such that the slideable insert is wholly contained within the receptacle;   wherein the slideable insert is movable in a longitudinal direction from a first closed position from within the receptacle to a second accessible position at least partially externally extending from the receptacle; and wherein   the receptacle and slideable insert having one or more tabs or stops cooperatively engaging to prevent the slideable insert from being fully removed from the receptacle.   
     
     
         12 . The mailbox of  claim 11 , wherein the slideable insert in the second accessible position extends outwardly less than the first interior dimension. 
     
     
         13 . The mailbox of  claim 11 , wherein the receptacle includes a sensor and the sensor is mounted on a sidewall of the receptacle. 
     
     
         14 . The mailbox of  claim 13 , wherein the sensor is one of a photoelectric, motion, or mechanical sensor. 
     
     
         15 . The mailbox of  claim 11 , wherein the slideable insert is provided with a set of wheels at a forward edge of the slideable insert and a second set of wheels as a rear edge of the slideable insert. 
     
     
         16 . The mailbox of  claim 15 , wherein the one of the set of wheels is provided with a locking mechanism. 
     
     
         17 . A method of using a mailbox with a slideable insert comprising the steps of;
 providing a mailbox having a slidable insert, the mailbox having a first dimension and the slidable insert having a second dimension less than the first dimension and the slidable insert being wholly contained within the mailbox;   sliding the insert outwardly in a longitudinal direction to a first position;   depositing mail, packages or parcels on the insert; and   sliding the insert inwardly in a longitudinal direction to a second position fully within the mailbox.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the mailbox is provided with a sensor for indicating activity in the mailbox. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the insert is provided with one of sliders or rollers to allow the insert to move in a longitudinal direction from an inward position to a position outwardly of the mailbox. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the sensor is one of photoelectric, motion, or mechanical sensor.