Holder for holding different sized mail containers

Abstract

The invention relates to a holder for holding different sized mail containers having a first wall, a second wall opposite the first wall, a rear wall connecting the first and second walls, and a bottom support in contact with the first, second, and rear walls. An extension extends laterally from the first wall and has a stopper placed on top of the extension. The bottom support is adapted to receive a first mail container between the first, second, and rear walls. The extension and top end of the second wall are adapted to receive a second mail container, wherein the stopper inhibits movement of the second mail container. A mail tote sits in the holder while a mail tray sits on the holder.

1 . A holder for holding different sized mail containers, comprising: 
 a first wall, a second wall opposite said first wall, a rear wall connecting said first and second walls, and a bottom support in contact with said first, second, and rear walls;    said second wall having a top end;    an extension extending laterally from said first wall;    a stopper placed on said extension;    wherein said bottom support is adapted to receive a first mail container between said first, second, and rear walls; and    wherein said extension and said top end are adapted to receive a second mail container and wherein said stopper inhibits movement of said second mail container.    
   
   
       2 . The holder according to  claim 1 , further comprising a furniture adapted to receive the holder.  
   
   
       3 . The holder according to  claim 2 , said holder being integrally attached to said furniture selected from the group consisting of a mail cart, a workstation, a desk, and combinations thereof.  
   
   
       4 . The holder according to  claim 2 , said holder being irremovably attached to said furniture.  
   
   
       5 . The holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said first wall further includes a top end and a bottom end.  
   
   
       6 . The holder according to  claim 5 , wherein said extension is placed between said top end and said bottom end, inclusive of said top and bottom ends, of said first wall.  
   
   
       7 . The holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said first wall, second wall, rear wall, and bottom support are all integrally connected to one another.  
   
   
       8 . The holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said stopper includes a protrusion on a top surface of said extension.  
   
   
       9 . A holder for holding a mail tote that sits in the holder and a mail tray that sits on the holder, comprising: 
 a first wall, a second wall opposite said first wall, a rear wall connecting said first and second walls, and a bottom support in contact with said first, second, and rear walls;    said second wall having a top end;    an extension attached to said first wall on a side opposite said second wall;    said extension is generally perpendicular to said first wall;    a stopper placed on a top surface of said extension; and    said stopper and said first wall each having a respective top end;    wherein the holder is adapted to interchangeably receive either the mail tray or the mail tote;    wherein said bottom support is adapted to receive the mail tote placed on said bottom support between said first, second, and rear walls;    wherein said top end of said second wall is adapted to receive the mail tray placed on an incline on said top end of said second wall sloping down toward said extension; and    wherein said stopper inhibits movement of the mail tray.    
   
   
       10 . The holder according to  claim 9 , wherein a line defined by said top ends of said first and second walls passes at or below said top end of said stopper.  
   
   
       11 . The holder according to  claim 9 , wherein a line defined by said extension and said top end of said second wall passes at or below said top end of said stopper.  
   
   
       12 . A holder for holding a mail tote that sits in the holder, comprising: 
 a first wall, a second wall opposite said first wall, a rear wall connecting said first and second walls, and a bottom support in contact with said first, second, and rear walls; and    wherein said bottom support is adapted to receive the mail tote placed thereon and between said first, second, and rear walls.    
   
   
       13 . A holder for holding a mail tray that sits on the holder, comprising: 
 a first wall, a second wall opposite said first wall, and a rear wall connecting said first and second walls;    said second wall having a top end;    an extension attached to said first wall on a side opposite said second wall;    said extension is generally perpendicular to said first wall;    a stopper placed on a top surface of said extension;    said stopper and said first wall each having a respective top end; and    wherein said extension and said top end are adapted to receive the mail tray and wherein said stopper inhibits movement of the mail tray.    
   
   
       14 . A method for providing a holder for holding different sized mail containers, comprising the steps of: 
 providing a first wall;    placing a second wall opposite the first wall;    providing a top end on the second wall;    placing a rear wall between and in contact with the first wall and the second wall;    placing a bottom support in contact with the first, second, and rear walls; laterally extending an extension from the first wall;    placing a stopper on the extension;    wherein a first mail container may be placed on the bottom support between the first, second, and rear walls; and    wherein a second mail container may be placed on the top end and the extension wherein the stopper inhibits movement of the second mail container.    
   
   
       15 . The method according to  claim 14 , further comprising the step of providing a top end and a bottom end on the first wall.  
   
   
       16 . The method according to  claim 15 , further comprising the step of placing the extension between the top and bottom ends, inclusive of the top and bottom ends, of the first wall.  
   
   
       17 . The method according to  claim 16 , further comprising the step of stopping the second mail container from sliding in a general direction from the second wall toward the first wall.