It all started when Juan Pineda was a victim of mail theft.
Valuable checks were lost in that theft, but Juan may have the last profitable laugh.
He’s invented a device that sets off an alarm if a mailbox is tampered with. He got a patent for his product and is seeking a manufacturer to handle the production and marketing.
It operates much like a car alarm that begins ringing when a car is bumped. A remote turns off that alarm. A card slider, like the ones used in store checkout lines, would allow a mailman to de-activate the alarm.
“Everyone works hard for a living. They should have peace of mind in regards to their mailbox”, said Pineda.
Photo by JP Designs.
cassy on November 21st, 2008 at 9:48 am
Wow thats great invention,coz now we can be sure that our letter from the mailbox are safe from theft people. congrats job well done.
Jaclyn on November 21st, 2008 at 11:11 am
This is a great idea! now if we could only invent a mailbox that can truly withstand pranksters who nail it with a baseball bat then we would have it made!
jeffrey on November 22nd, 2008 at 11:41 am
yeah great idea..? nothing like an alarm going off at 3am pfft
Nicole on November 24th, 2008 at 7:32 am
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SEO Software on November 24th, 2008 at 11:47 am
I don’t mind if it wakes me up at 3am as long as it’s a legit tamper issue.
I like this idea…but how can you ensure that the delivery people are honest? I’ve always wondered about that.