Inventor Thinks Outside The (Mail)Box
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 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 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 11:41 am
yeah great idea..? nothing like an alarm going off at 3am pfft
Nicole on November 24th, 2008 7:32 am
Mail theft is a huge problem lately, and you would never have thought it until it happens to you!
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SEO Software on November 24th, 2008 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.
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