Systems and method for package retention

Abstract

A package retention system and method to secure one or more packages to a fixture such as a door handle are provided. When packages are delivered while home owner is away, the delivered packages can be securely and safely retained using the package retention system. The package retention system includes a bag to accommodate packages, a pull string configured to wrap around an opening of the bag, and an enclosure that includes first and second locking mechanisms. The first locking mechanism locks or unlocks the pull string, and the second locking mechanism locks or unlocks a coupling member that is configured to be coupled to a fixture such as a door handle to secure the bag to the fixture.

1 . A package retention system to secure one or more packages to a fixture, comprising:
 a bag to accommodate the one or more packages;   a pull string configured to wrap around an opening of the bag;   a first locking mechanism coupled to the pull string, wherein the first locking mechanism locks or unlocks the pull string;   a coupling member configured to be coupled to the fixture to secure the bag to the fixture;   a second locking mechanism coupled to the coupling member, wherein the second locking mechanism locks or unlocks the coupling member; and   an enclosure to enclose the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism.   
     
     
         2 . The package retention system of  claim 1  wherein the bag includes a wire mesh bag. 
     
     
         3 . The package retention system of  claim 1  wherein the first locking mechanism includes gripping or teethed locking mechanism, and the pull string passes through the gripping or teethed locking mechanism. 
     
     
         4 . The package retention system of  claim 1  wherein the second locking mechanism includes gripping or teethed locking mechanism, and the coupling member passes through the gripping or teethed locking mechanism. 
     
     
         5 . The package retention system of  claim 1  further comprising a first lock and second lock mounted on the enclosure, wherein the first lock operates the first locking mechanism to lock or unlock the pull string, and the second lock operates the second locking mechanism to lock or unlock the coupling member. 
     
     
         6 . The package retention system of  claim 1  wherein the pull string includes an anchor pin movably coupled to the enclosure. 
     
     
         7 . The package retention system of  claim 1  wherein the coupling member includes an anchor pin movably coupled to the enclosure. 
     
     
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