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1. A mail slot cover will prevent anyone from sticking his or her hands inside your mail slot from the outside. Mail slot cages, bags, and boxes catch the mail when it comes through the slot and make it more difficult for a potential intruder to slip in a wire, cord, or an arm. Unfortunately, these measures, while they are a good first step to.
2. Our wide array of mailboxes are perfect for a variety of spaces, both indoors and outdoors. We offer traditional mailboxes, roadside mailboxes, vertical mailboxes, mailhouses, courier boxes, mail slots and other assorted mailboxes.
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4. An exterior mail slot cover (or lid) covers the mail slot so that the home remains insulated against the elements. USPS mailbox guidelines require any horizontal mail slot to be hinged at the top and any vertical mail slot to be hinged on the opposite side from the door’s hinges (if mounted on a door).

What is claimed is:

1. An indoor mail slot cover that can be reduced in size prior to installation in accordance with the size of said mail slot and that can seal said mail slot by covering said mail slot and a weather-stripping arrangement installed about said mail slot directly on a building structure or on a mail slot bezel plate attached to a building structure, said cover comprising:

a plastic plate having:

a cover flap portion sized to cover said mail slot;

at least one transversely extending groove, located in at least said cover flap portion, said at least one transversely extending groove dividing said cover flap into a pair of adjacent sections;

a lug portion, spaced from said cover flap portion and located directly opposite thereto for connecting said plate to said building structure, said lug portion having at least a pair of separable lug sections, each of which is located opposite to a said second of said cover flap portion; and

a hinge portion located between said lug and said cover flap portions, said hinge portion comprising an integrally formed coined hinge having at least a pair of adjacent separable, hinge sections, each of which connects a said separable lug section to a said section of said cover flap portion; and

means for attaching at least a said lug section to said building structure, whereby when prior to installation one of said adjacent sections of said cover flap portion is of sufficient size to fully cover said mail slot and said weather-stripping arrangement, the other of said adjacent sections of said cover flap portion, simultaneously with a said hinge section and a said lug section connected thereto, can be broken off along the line of said at least one transversely extending groove and then discarded to thereby reduce the size of said cover flap portion and leave the remaining of said adjacent sections thereof operable for pivotable movement with respect to said mail slot between an opened position, uncovering said mail slot and a closed position, covering said mail slot and said weather-stripping arrangement.

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2. The indoor mail slot of claim 1 wherein said plate is of rectangular configuration and has a pair of longitudinal edges spaced apart from one another and a pair of transverse edges spaced apart from one another, said transverse edges connecting said longitudinal edges at either end thereof to define the said rectangular configuration of said plate and wherein said at least one transversely extending groove is parallel to said transverse edges.

3. The indoor mail slot cover of claim 2 wherein said at least one transversely extending groove further extends into said hinge and said lug portions to define said separable hinge and said separable lug sections on either side of said at least one transversely extending groove.

4. The indoor mail slot cover of claim 3 wherein said coined hinge is only formed in the surface of said plate facing away from said mail slot as viewed when said indoor mail slot cover is installed on said building structure.

5. The indoor mail slot cover of claim 4 wherein said cover flap portion has a greater transverse extent than said lug and said hinge portions.

6. The indoor mail slot cover of claim 5 wherein said plate further has a set of two pairs of transversely extending grooves, parallel to said transverse edges of said plate, each of said pairs being spaced an equal distance from said transverse edges and said pairs being spaced apart from one another an interval greater than that of said distance, said pairs further dividing said cover flap portion, said hinge and said lug portions into a set of five adjacent sections, wherein the central sections of each have a greater longitudinal extent than the two sections outlying each of said central sections on either side therof, and wherein said lug portion further includes a set of five separable lug sections comprising said five adjacent sections of said lug, and said hinge portion further includes a coined hinge having a set of five separable hinge sections comprising said five adjacent sections of said coined hinge, whereby the length of said plate and hence said indoor mail slot cover can be incrementally reduced by the spacing between said transversely extending grooves and said transverse edges of said plate.

7. The indoor mail slot cover of claim 6 wherein said plate further has a pair of longitudinally extending grooves located in said cover flap portion, intersecting said pairs of transversely extending grooves at right angles, further dividing said cover flap portion into a pair of further sections whereby the width of said plate and hence said indoor mail slot cover can also be incrementally reduced by the spacing between said longitudinally extending grooves and said longitudinal edges of said plate.

8. The indoor mail slot cover of claim 7 wherein all of said grooves are formed in the surface of said plate facing said mail slot as viewed when said indoor mail slot cover is installed.

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9. The indoor mail slot cover of claim 8 wherein all of said grooves have a `V` shaped crossection.

10. The indoor mail slot cover of claim 9 further comprising means for releasably securing said cover flap portion in its said closed position.

11. The indoor mail slot cover of claim 10 wherein said releasable securing means include an adhesive ferrite strip disposed beneath said weather-stripping arrangement and an adhesive magnetic strip attached to said cover flap portion on the said surface thereof facing away from said mail slot after the installation thereof at a location thereon so as to overlie said ferrite strip to attract said ferrite strip when said cover flap portion is in its said closed position.

12. The indoor mail slot cover of claim 11 wherein wherein said attachment means include a pair of attachment tabs disposed between said building structure and said plate, said attachment tabs sized and spaced apart from one another so as to underlie said lug sections remaining after possible breakage of said plate.

13. The indoor mail slot cover of claim 12 wherein said weather-stripping arrangement is installed on said bezel plate and said attachment tabs have a pair of opposed self-adhering surfaces, each respectively contacting said lug sections remaining after possible breakage of said plate and said building structure to attach said plate thereto, and a thickness, separating said surfaces, equal to the sum of the thicknesses of said weather-stripping arrangement and said bezel plate.

14. The indoor mail slot cover of claim 12 wherein said weather-stripping arrangement is installed on said bezel plate, said attachment tabs have a pair of opposed self-adhering surfaces, each respectively contacting said lug sections remaining after possible breakage of said plate and said building structure to attach said plate thereto and a thickness, separating said surfaces, equal to the sum of the thicknesses of said weather-stripping arrangement and said bezel plate and wherein said lug portion has at least a set of two pairs of holes, each pair of which is respectively located on either side of the innermost of said transversely extending grooves, and each of said attachment tabs underlies at least one of said holes of a said pair, and wherein said attachment means include at least a pair of screws, each of which extends through said one of said holes of said pair of holes, one of said attachment tabs and said building structure.

15. The indoor mail slot cover of claim 12 wherein said weather-stripping arrangement is installed on said building structure, said attachment tabs each have a thickness equal to that of said weather-stripping arrangement and wherein said lug portion has at least two pairs of holes, each pair of which is respectively located on either side of the innermost of said transversely extending grooves, and each of said attachment tabs underlies at least one of said holes of a said pair, and said attachment means include at least a pair of screws, each of which extends through said one of said holes of said pair of holes, one of said attachment tabs and said building structure.

A residential wall mail slot offers the ultimate in convenience for homeowners lucky enough to still receive walk-up mail delivery.

When installing a wall mail slot mailbox you can choose either:

Door Mounted – Bursting forth with nostalgia, a door mail slot mailbox can be installed through a front door (or garage door).

Through Wall – Your wall mail slot mailbox can be installed through the wall of your home.

An exterior mail slot cover (or lid) covers the mail slot so that the home remains insulated against the elements. USPS mailbox guidelines require any horizontal mail slot to be hinged at the top and any vertical mail slot to be hinged on the opposite side from the door’s hinges (if mounted on a door).

When the postal carrier walks up to the house, the mail carrier simply lifts the lid on residential mail slots to insert the mail. The mail passes through your door (or wall for wall mounted door slots) and lies securely on the inside of your home, either on the floor or in a mail slot collection box.

Advantages of a Residential Mail Drop Slot

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European Home Mail Slot

While residential mail slots are only advisable for postal areas with walk up delivery, the advantages of these thru-wall and thru door slot mailboxes are three-fold:

1. Residential mail slots are often far more secure than non-locking post mount or wall mount mailboxes.
2. Mail slots are less expensive.
3. Mail slots do not require the homeowner to exit their home to retrieve their mail.

For disabled persons or elderly persons with mobility challenges, this third advantage of mail slot mailboxes is hands-down the most significant, as their mail can be collected from the security and comfort of their home.

Ordering A Slot Mailbox

When buying residential mail slots, take time to consider these three factors:

1. Mail slot size
2. Mail slot finish
3. Whether or not to accessorize your with an indoor collection box

Mail Slot Size

The size of your installed mail slot should be large enough to accommodate large envelopes, magazine subscriptions, or small parcels, and according to the USPS mail slot requirements, the mail slot size should be at least 1 ½ by 7 inches in size.

Mail Slot Finish

The finish of your mail slot should match or complement the finish of your door or wall hardware. For example, if you have a door entry hardware with a natural patina brass finish, consider selecting a brass mail slot with a natural patina finish or consider a high contrast to that brass finish to avoid finishes that clash.

Mail Slot Accessories

If having your mail scattered across a heavily trafficked floor area is a safety concern, an indoor mail collection box accessory or simple drop basket inside the home is advisable. Additionally, indoor mail collection accessories are also recommended when the floor surface (such as soft wood flooring) can be easily damaged by the regular delivery of parcels or packages that might scratch or ding it.

New Installation Considerations

Investing the time to consider these three factors can also augment the success of installing your mail slot in a new location:

1. Check with your postmaster
2. Ensure proper mail slot height
3. Consider an interior hood installation

Consult with Your Postmaster

First, check with your local postmaster to ensure that your wall mail slot is a viable option for mail delivery to your home. While a trip to any of Europe’s great cities and to many of North America’s large east coast cities quickly validates the popularity of mail slot mailboxes (they are called letter boxes in Europe), mail slots are less common in the vast majority of North America. So, take the time to ensure walk up mail delivery is available to your residence before purchasing a mail slot for your home.

Correct Mail Slot Height

Second, the USPS requires that when installed, the bottom of your residential mail slot must be at least 30” above the floor. While there is no height restriction posted by the USPS, it is advisable that the mail slot be mounted at a height that allows the postal carrier to easily deliver your mail without reaching too high or stooping too low.

Interior Hood Installation

Additionally, to ensure the mail flows smoothly through the mail slot upon delivery, the USPS requires that if an interior hood is utilized for privacy, the hooded portion should not be below the bottom of the outside plate on the horizontal mail slot. For vertical mail slots, the hood should not extend beyond the side of the outside plate on the same side as the door’s hinges. Finally, regardless of orientation, the interior privacy hood should not project more than 2 1/16” beyond the inside of the door.

Mail Slot Brands

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To shop the largest inventory of residential wall mail slots, browse the selections available at The MailboxWorks, North America’s largest retailer of all types of mailboxes – commercial and residential.

Auth Florence Mail Slots

The MailboxWorks features the elegantly simple aluminum mail slot created by Auth Florence, which meets all the USPS regulations regarding mail slots. Florence mail slots are available in eleven beautiful powder coated finishes including antique copper, antique bronze, black, gold, silver speck, and more. Additionally, Florence mail slots are offered with optional engraving on the mail slot door so homeowners can have their address or name engraved right on their mail slot.

European Home Mail Slots

The MailboxWorks also offers a European Home mail slot that resonates with a strong modern, contemporary design palate. These corrosion resistant stainless steel mail slots are handcrafted with a stunning satin-brushed finish and meet all USPS standards. Order your mail slot with a mail collection box for a complete mail slot system.

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Streetscape Mail Slots

Additionally, The MailboxWorks also features a Streetscape Executive mail slot that is handmade by artisans in the United States. The Streetscape Executive mail slots also meet USPS standards and feature a unique patina brass finish that requires no maintenance. No two of these brass mail slots are alike and all are packaged with an interior mail chute of solid brass to guide the mail delivery. Additionally, your brass house numbers can be custom-welded to the mail slot door to further customize your mail slot.

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Still Have Questions?

If you still have questions about mail slot mailboxes, please contact our mailbox experts by calling The MailboxWorks toll free at 1-866-717-4943. You can also contact us online or send us an email.

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