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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2023
Daniel S O'toole, Carmel, IN (US);
Mark Hamm, Germantown, TN (US);
Roger K Russell, Indianapolis, IN (US);
John D Ritchison, Anderson, IN (US);
Daniel S O'toole, Carmel, IN (US);
Mark Hamm, Germantown, TN (US);
Roger K Russell, Indianapolis, IN (US);
John D Ritchison, Anderson, IN (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is a smart mailbox receptacle and drone docking station for deposit of items/goods delivered by a robot, drone by landing or tethering packages, or courier each to a secured receptacle. Items can be delivered to a receptacle at a curb, mailbox, post, or porch. Features include communication systems between the station and drone; security; hot and cold temperature control and preservation of the goods before and after delivery; battery charging and exchange station; a collector to identify explosive materials, anthrax, etc.; ultraviolet system to eradicate disease, virus and harmful materials; an ozone applicator to eradicate disease, virus and harmful materials; weather monitoring; tag and track of vehicles and packages; facial recognition camera and software for pets and humans; and local two-way speakers; LED lights that strobe flash, and a flood light.