Package Securing Container

Abstract

A package securing container for protecting delivered packages. The package securing container comprises a generally square or rectangular container body that can store and enclose a plurality of packages within the container body. The package securing container further comprises a hinged lid and a cut-resistant tether that allows the package securing container to be secured to a doorknob assembly protecting the package securing container from theft. An electric keypad lock provides access to an interior of the container body so that packages may be securely stored within. An integrated alarm system further protects the package securing container from tampering and theft.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A package securing container comprising:
 a container body defining an interior cavity;   a lid hinged to the container body;   a locking mechanism for securing the lid to the container body;   a user input component in electronic communication with the locking mechanism; and   a securing strap attachable to the container body for securing the container body to a fixed object.   
     
     
         2 . The package securing container of  claim 1 , wherein the container body comprises a front wall comprising an upper lip. 
     
     
         3 . The package securing container of  claim 2 , wherein the upper lip is penetrated by a key port. 
     
     
         4 . The package securing container of  claim 1  further comprising a strap attachment component attached to the container body. 
     
     
         5 . The package securing container of  claim 4 , wherein the strap attachment component comprises a handle plate attached to the container body and a locking rod securable to the handle plate for engaging the securing strap. 
     
     
         6 . The package securing container of  claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises an electrical locking element housed within the lid. 
     
     
         7 . The package securing container of  claim 1  further comprising a messaging element attached to the lid. 
     
     
         8 . The package securing container of  claim 1  further comprising a pair of wheels attached to the container body. 
     
     
         9 . The package securing container of  claim 1 , wherein the securing strap is cut-resistant. 
     
     
         10 . A package securing container comprising:
 a container body defining an interior cavity, the container body comprising a front wall and a pair of sidewalls;   a lid hinged to the container body;   a locking mechanism for securing the lid to the container body;   a strap attachment component attached to one of the sidewalls;   a user input component in electronic communication with the locking mechanism; and   a securing strap attachable to the strap attachment component for securing the container body to a fixed object.   
     
     
         11 . The package securing container of  claim 10 , wherein the user input component comprises a display. 
     
     
         12 . The package securing container of  claim 10 , wherein the user input component comprises a keypad. 
     
     
         13 . The package securing container of  claim 10 , wherein the securing strap comprises a fixed loop end for engaging the strap attachment component. 
     
     
         14 . The package securing container of  claim 10 , wherein the securing strap comprises a quick release end for engaging the fixed object. 
     
     
         15 . The package securing container of  claim 10 , wherein the strap attachment component comprises a handle plate attached to the container body and a locking rod securable to the handle plate for engaging the securing strap. 
     
     
         16 . The package securing container of  claim 10  further comprising an alarm system component in electronic communication with the user input component. 
     
     
         17 . A package securing container comprising:
 a container body defining an interior cavity, the container body comprising a front wall, a back wall, and a pair of sidewalls;   a lid hinged to the back wall;   a locking mechanism comprising an electrical locking element for securing the lid to the container body;   a strap attachment component attached to one of the sidewalls;   a user input component comprising a display and a keypad in electronic communication with the locking mechanism;   an alarm system component in electronic communication with the user input component; and   a securing strap attachable to the strap attachment component for securing the container body to a fixed object.   
     
     
         18 . The package securing container of  claim 17 , wherein the alarm system component comprises a motion sensor. 
     
     
         19 . The package securing container of  claim 17 , wherein the alarm system component comprises an audible alarm. 
     
     
         20 . The package securing container of  claim 17 , wherein the alarm system component comprises a vibrating mechanism.