ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,490,852, issued on Dec. 9.

"Collapsible safe box" was invented by Anthony Chiappetta (San Diego).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A collapsible safe box that can be removably or permanently affixed to a structure. The collapsible safe box may include protractible and retractable side member, bottom member, and lid. The collapsible safe box may include one or more electronic devices to monitor and operate the functioning of the safe box. In examples, the collapsible safe box may include means to allow for remove operation."

The patent was filed on Jan. 4, 2024, under Application No. 18/404,571.

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