Patents
A package delivery box to prevent porch piracy
Young inventors from DiscoverSTEM devised a clever box to prevent porch piracy.
Innovation Title:
A package delivery box
Name & Age of Inventors (at the time of innovation):
Hisham Ahmad (12)
Isha Agrawal (12)
Carcyn Coleman (14)
Aiza Gaffar (14)
Daniel Syed (11)
Sooryavanshi Narayanan (13)
Anika Prasad (7)
Problem Statement:
Porch piracy has surged in recent years, resulting in an estimated $19.5 billion in annual losses and affecting 79% of Americans.
Porch piracy is the theft of delivered packages from doorsteps. It has surged in recent years, resulting in an estimated $19.5 billion in annual losses.
This issue disrupts lives, erodes trust in online shopping, and leads to financial losses. Addressing it is vital to protect people’s property, ensure the reliability of e-commerce, and maintain the convenience of home deliveries. Ultimately fostering a safer and more trustworthy consumer experience.
About the Innovation:
Young inventors from DiscoverSTEM decided to do something about porch piracy.
They devised a clever box to prevent theft. This box has sensors to close the door and secure the package as soon as the package is delivered. The door can only be opened by the owner using a code or remotely through a mobile application.
Patent Certificate:
US Patent Grant Date:
February 7, 2023
United States Patent Number:
11571079
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