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The device includes an elongated shaft disposed along a vertical plane, a bracket being adaptable to selected shapes for being secured to the shaft, and a telescopic support member extending outwardly from the bracket along a substantially orthogonal path. The telescopic support member includes a pl

The device includes an elongated shaft disposed along a vertical plane, a bracket being adaptable to selected shapes for being secured to the shaft, and a telescopic support member extending outwardly from the bracket along a substantially orthogonal path. The telescopic support member includes a plurality of elongated tubes slidably engageable along a path for moving a mailbox between extended and retracted positions. One of the tubes is secured to the bracket, wherein a plurality of stop members is selectively engageable with each other for defining a distance along which the plurality of tubes can be moved. The device further includes a platform secured to an inner tube for maintaining a mailbox thereon, and a handle is provided beneath the platform for assisting a user to move the support member between selected positions.

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What is claimed as new and what is desired to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is: 1. A telescopic mailbox support device, said device comprising: an elongated shaft having a vertically disposed longitudinal axis and opposed end portions disposed adjacent a ground surface and spaced

What is claimed as new and what is desired to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is: 1. A telescopic mailbox support device, said device comprising: an elongated shaft having a vertically disposed longitudinal axis and opposed end portions disposed adjacent a ground surface and spaced upwardly therefrom at a predetermined height; a bracket having a base portion and a plurality of sidewalls integral therewith and extending orthogonally therefrom, said bracket having a plurality of apertures spaced along said base portion and said plurality of sidewalls for receiving a plurality of corresponding fastening members therethrough so that said bracket can be secured to one said end portion of said elongated shaft; a telescopic support member extending substantially orthogonal from said shaft and comprising a plurality of elongated tubes having a common centrally disposed longitudinal axis wherein select ones of said plurality of tubes are slidably engageable along a path substantially parallel to the axis for moving said support member between extended and retracted positions, said plurality of tubes each having opposed end portions, one said end portion of one said plurality of tubes being secured to said base of said bracket, said support member further having a plurality of stop members integral therewith for defining an axial distance along which said plurality of tubes can be extended and retracted respectively; a platform having front and rear portions statically secured to another said plurality of tubes and being disposed forwardly thereof respectively, said platform further having a substantially planar top surface for securely maintaining a mailbox thereon; and a handle having a generally staple shape, said handle being disposed adjacent said front portion of said platform and being grasped by a user for moving said support member between extended and retracted positions. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein said bracket has a substantially U-shape. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein said platform has a substantially rectangular shape. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein said plurality of tubes have substantially cylindrical shapes. 5. The device of claim 1, wherein said one plurality of tubes is stationary and disposed at a fixed positioned adjacent said shaft. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein said handle extends downwardly from said platform and terminates at a predetermined distance therebeneath. 7. A telescopic mailbox support device, said device comprising: an elongated shaft having a vertically disposed longitudinal axis and opposed end portions disposed adjacent a ground surface and spaced upwardly therefrom at a predetermined height; a bracket having a base portion and a plurality of sidewalls integral therewith and extending orthogonally therefrom, said bracket having a plurality of apertures spaced along said base portion and said plurality of sidewalls for receiving a plurality of corresponding fastening members therethrough so that said bracket can be secured to one said end portion of said elongated shaft; a telescopic support member extending substantially orthogonal from said shaft and comprising a plurality of elongated tubes having a common centrally disposed longitudinal axis wherein select ones of said plurality of tubes are slidably engageable along a path substantially parallel to the axis for moving said support member between extended and retracted positions, said plurality of tubes each having opposed end portions, one said end portion of one said plurality of tubes being secured to said base of said bracket, said support member further having a plurality of stop members integral therewith for defining an axial distance along which said plurality of tubes can be extended and retracted respectively; a platform having front and rear portions statically secured to another said plurality of tubes and being disposed forwardly thereof respectively, said platform further having a substantially planar top surface for securely maintaining a mailbox thereon; and a handle having a generally staple shape defining a substantially U-shape, said handle being disposed adjacent said front portion of said platform and being grasped by a user for moving said support member between extended and retracted positions. 8. The device of claim 7, wherein said plurality of tubes have substantially cylindrical shapes. 9. The device of claim 7, wherein said one plurality of tubes is stationary and disposed at a fixed positioned adjacent said shaft. 10. The device of claim 7, wherein said handle extends downwardly from said platform and terminates at a predetermined distance therebeneath. 11. A telescopic mailbox support device, said device comprising: an elongated shaft having a vertically disposed longitudinal axis and opposed end portions disposed adjacent a ground surface and spaced upwardly therefrom at a predetermined height; a bracket having a base portion and a plurality of sidewalls integral therewith and extending orthogonally therefrom, said bracket having a plurality of apertures spaced along said base portion and said plurality of sidewalls for receiving a plurality of corresponding fastening members therethrough so that said bracket can be secured to one said end portion of said elongated shaft; a telescopic support member extending substantially orthogonal from said shaft and comprising a plurality of elongated tubes having a common centrally disposed longitudinal axis wherein select ones of said plurality of tubes are slidably engageable along a path substantially parallel to the axis for moving said support member between extended and retracted positions, said plurality of tubes each having opposed end portions, one said end portion of one said plurality of tubes being secured to said base of said bracket, said support member further having a plurality of stop members integral therewith for defining an axial distance along which said plurality of tubes can extended and retracted respectively; a platform having front and rear portions statically secured to another said plurality of tubes and being disposed forwardly thereof respectively, said platform further having a substantially rectangular shape and a substantially planar top surface for securely maintaining a mailbox thereon; and a handle having a generally staple shape defining a substantially U-shape, said handle being disposed adjacent said front portion of said platform and being grasped by a user for moving said support member between extended and retracted positions. 12. The device of claim 11, wherein said plurality of tubes have substantially cylindrical shapes. 13. The device of claim 11, wherein one said plurality of tubes is stationary and disposed at a fixed positioned adjacent said shaft. 14. The device of claim 11, wherein said handle extends downwardly from said platform and terminates at a predetermined distance therebeneath.