Patents by Inventor Chad L. Eversole
Chad L. Eversole has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230258332Abstract: A cremation accelerant module includes a carrier and flame accelerant material. The carrier comprises a combustible tube, such as, for example, one constructed primarily of paper. The flame accelerant material is disposed in solid form within the combustible tube. The flame accelerant material has a melting temperature, and a combustion temperature that is higher than the melting temperature. The combustible tube has a wall thickness selected to maintain sufficient structural integrity at the melting temperature to retard the flow of the flame accelerant materials in a molten state. The combustible tube has a wall thickness configured to degrade or burn sufficiently at the combustion temperature to allow the flame accelerant material to combust.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Brett A. Bishop, Justin F. Davis, Alan H. Elder, Chad L. Eversole
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Patent number: 11141338Abstract: A casket assembly includes a base, and first and second fabric sheets. The base includes a bottom panel, first and second side panels, and first and second end panels. The base has a length and a width sized and adapted to receive a deceased. The first fabric sheet is operably coupled to the base such that the first fabric sheet extends along and adjacent to an inside surface of the first side panel and an edge of the first fabric sheet is movable. The first fabric sheet is sized and coupled to substantially cover a width of the bottom panel. The second fabric sheet is operably coupled to the base such that the second fabric sheet extends along and adjacent to an inside surface of the second side panel and an edge of the second fabric sheet is movable. The second fabric sheet is sized to substantially cover the width of the bottom panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Vandor Group, Inc.Inventors: Gerald H. Davis, Justin F. Davis, Gary L. Cox, Arie K. Elder, Chad L. Eversole, Corina A. Hahn
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Publication number: 20200113765Abstract: A casket assembly includes a base, and first and second fabric sheets. The base includes a bottom panel, first and second side panels, and first and second end panels. The base has a length and a width sized and adapted to receive a deceased. The first fabric sheet is operably coupled to the base such that the first fabric sheet extends along and adjacent to an inside surface of the first side panel and an edge of the first fabric sheet is movable. The first fabric sheet is sized and coupled to substantially cover a width of the bottom panel. The second fabric sheet is operably coupled to the base such that the second fabric sheet extends along and adjacent to an inside surface of the second side panel and an edge of the second fabric sheet is movable. The second fabric sheet is sized to substantially cover the width of the bottom panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Gerald H. Davis, Justin F. Davis, Gary L. Cox, Arie K. Elder, Chad L. Eversole, Corina A. Hahn
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Patent number: 10500117Abstract: A casket assembly includes a base, a tray, and a lid. The base includes a bottom panel, first and second side panels, and first and second end panels configured as an open-top casket container formed of corrugated paper. The base includes rails coupled to and providing reinforcement to the side panels. Each of the rails has a bottom surface, a top surface, and an outer surface. The outer surface of each rail is adjoined to the corresponding side panel. The tray includes a bottom, two sides, and two ends. The tray sides are disposed between the bottom panel of the base and the bottom surface of one of the rails. The removable lid covers an interior of the base, and is disposed on the top surfaces of the rails.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Vandor CorporationInventors: Gerald H. Davis, Justin F. Davis, Gary L. Cox, Arie K. Elder, Chad L. Eversole, Corina A. Hahn
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Patent number: 10098801Abstract: A method for use with a casket arrangement having a first configuration and a second configuration includes moving the casket arrangement while in the second configuration, changing the casket arrangement from the second configuration to the first configuration, and moving remains of a deceased disposed within the casket arrangement while in the first configuration. The casket arrangement includes a bottom panel and intrinsically formed side panels and end panels. The side panels and end panels include upper portions that extend upward and connect in the first configuration, and which extend in a direction other than upward in the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Vandor CorporationInventors: Gary L. Cox, Gerald H. Davis, Chad L. Eversole
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Publication number: 20170281448Abstract: A casket assembly includes a base, a tray, and a lid. The base includes a bottom panel, first and second side panels, and first and second end panels configured as an open-top casket container formed of corrugated paper. The base includes rails coupled to and providing reinforcement to the side panels. Each of the rails has a bottom surface, a top surface, and an outer surface. The outer surface of each rail is adjoined to the corresponding side panel. The tray includes a bottom, two sides, and two ends. The tray sides are disposed between the bottom panel of the base and the bottom surface of one of the rails. The removable lid covers an interior of the base, and is disposed on the top surfaces of the rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Gerald H. Davis, Justin F. Davis, Gary L. Cox, Arie K. Elder, Chad L. Eversole, Corina A. Hahn
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Patent number: 9649240Abstract: A casket assembly includes a bottom panel, side panels, flaps and end panels. The bottom panel is formed of a pliable material. The side panels and end panels are coupled to the bottom panel. Each side panel includes a lower section and an upper section foldably attached thereto. The lower section extends vertically upward from the bottom panel. In a first configuration, the upper section extends upward from the lower section. In a second configuration, the upper section extends downward from a top of the lower section. In a third configuration, the upper section extends in a non-vertical direction from the top of the lower section. The flaps extend laterally from each end of the upper section. The flaps in the first configuration extend upward from a first vertical level defined by the top portion of the lower section, and in the second configuration extend downward from the first vertical level.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Vandor CorporationInventors: Gary L. Cox, Gerald H. Davis, Chad L. Eversole
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Patent number: 9427369Abstract: A casket includes a container configured to receive a deceased, the container including a bottom and sides defining at least a part of a casket interior. The casket further includes a lid disposed on the container to cover the casket interior. The lid is formed from a corrugated paperboard blank folded into a lid structure. The lid structure includes a top panel, at least two side panels and at least one end panel, and a plurality of supports extending to a height of the side panels. Each of the corner supports includes at least a first panel extending diagonally from a first location proximate one of the side panels to a second location proximate the at least one end panel. The first panel has a first length corresponding to the height of the side panels.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Vandor CorporationInventors: Gary L. Cox, Gerald H. Davis, Chad L. Eversole, Jerry D. Rone
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Publication number: 20160199244Abstract: A casket includes a container configured to receive a deceased, the container including a bottom and sides defining at least a part of a casket interior. The casket further includes a lid disposed on the container to cover the casket interior. The lid is formed from a corrugated paperboard blank folded into a lid structure. The lid structure includes a top panel, at least two side panels and at least one end panel, and a plurality of supports extending to a height of the side panels. Each of the corner supports includes at least a first panel extending diagonally from a first location proximate one of the side panels to a second location proximate the at least one end panel. The first panel has a first length corresponding to the height of the side panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Gary L. Cox, Gerald H. Davis, Chad L. Eversole, Jerry D. Rone
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Publication number: 20160128888Abstract: A method for use with a casket arrangement having a first configuration and a second configuration includes moving the casket arrangement while in the second configuration, changing the casket arrangement from the second configuration to the first configuration, and moving remains of a deceased disposed within the casket arrangement while in the first configuration. The casket arrangement includes a bottom panel and intrinsically formed side panels and end panels. The side panels and end panels include upper portions that extend upward and connect in the first configuration, and which extend in a direction other than upward in the second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Gary L. Cox, Gerald H. Davis, Chad L. Eversole
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Publication number: 20150164729Abstract: A casket assembly includes a bottom panel, side panels, flaps and end panels. The bottom panel is formed of a pliable material. The side panels and end panels are coupled to the bottom panel. Each side panel includes a lower section and an upper section foldably attached thereto. The lower section extends vertically upward from the bottom panel. In a first configuration, the upper section extends upward from the lower section. In a second configuration, the upper section extends downward from a top of the lower section. In a third configuration, the upper section extends in a non-vertical direction from the top of the lower section. The flaps extend laterally from each end of the upper section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Gary L. Cox, Gerald H. Davis, Chad L. Eversole
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Patent number: 8998121Abstract: A braking mechanism for a reel stand has been developed. The braking mechanism is affixed to a reel support member. The reel support member is configured to rotatably support at least a part of a reel. The braking mechanism includes a brake lever connected to the reel support member at a pivot point, and a braking member connected to the brake lever. The pivot point is offset from an axis of rotation of a reel supported by the reel support member. The braking member is configured to be positionable against the reel supported by the reel support member with an adjustable braking force.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Vandor CorporationInventors: Gerald H. Davis, Chad L. Eversole, Gary L. Cox
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Patent number: 8959732Abstract: A casket assembly includes a bottom panel, side panels, flaps and end panels. The bottom panel is formed of a pliable material. The side panels are formed intrinsically with the bottom panel. Each side panel includes a lower section and an upper section foldably attached thereto. The lower section extends vertically upward from the bottom panel. In a first configuration, the upper section extends upward from the lower section. In a second configuration, the upper section extends in a direction other than vertically upward from the lower section. The end panels are formed intrinsically with the bottom panel. The flaps extend laterally from each end of the upper section. The flaps in the first configuration extend upward from a first vertical level defined by the top portion of the lower section, and in the second configuration extend downward from the first vertical level.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Vandor CorporationInventors: Gary L. Cox, Gerald H. Davis, Chad L. Eversole
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Publication number: 20140230203Abstract: A casket assembly includes a bottom panel, side panels, flaps and end panels. The bottom panel is formed of a pliable material. The side panels are formed intrinsically with the bottom panel. Each side panel includes a lower section and an upper section foldably attached thereto. The lower section extends vertically upward from the bottom panel. In a first configuration, the upper section extends upward from the lower section. In a second configuration, the upper section extends in a direction other than vertically upward from the lower section. The end panels are formed intrinsically with the bottom panel. The flaps extend laterally from each end of the upper section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: VANDOR CORPORATIONInventors: Gary L. Cox, Gerald H. Davis, Chad L. Eversole
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Patent number: 8607423Abstract: A casket system includes a casket container and a movable platform. The casket container has a bottom, and includes a plurality of rollers supported by said bottom. The movable platform is disposed within the casket container. The movable platform including slots extending through the platform and aligned horizontally with the plurality of rollers, the movable platform having a raised position and a lowered position, wherein at least a portion of a first number of the plurality of rollers extend through the slots and stand proud the movable platform in the lowered position, and a portion of fewer than the first number of the plurality of rulers stand proud the movable platform in the raised position.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Vandor CorporationInventors: Gerald H. Davis, Chad L. Eversole, Gary L. Cox
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Publication number: 20130174378Abstract: A retractable handle arrangement for a casket includes an elongate handle member, a rigid rod, and a stopper member. The elongate handle member has a length extending parallel to a side panel of the casket, and has a through-hole extending transverse to the length. The rigid rod extends through the through-hole of the handle member. The rigid rod has a first end and a second end, the first end having a head. The head has a diameter exceeding a diameter of at least a part of the through-hole. The rigid rod extends through a side panel opening such that the second end is disposed within an interior of the casket. The stopper member is fixedly supported on the rigid rod within the interior of the casket. The stopper member has a diameter that exceeds a diameter of at least a portion of the side panel opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: VANDOR CORPORATIONInventors: Gerald H. Davis, Chad L. Eversole, Gary L. Cox, Richard D. Brown
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Publication number: 20130160258Abstract: A casket system includes a casket container and a movable platform. The casket container has a bottom, and includes a plurality of rollers supported by said bottom. The movable platform is displosed within the casket container. The movable platform including slots extending through the platform and aligned horizontally with the plurality of rollers, the movable platform having a raised position and a lowered position, wherein at least a portion of a first number of the plurality of rollers extend through the slots and stand proud the movable platform in the lowered position, and a portion of fewer than the first number of the plurality of rulers stand proud the movable platform in the raised position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: VANDOR CORPORATIONInventors: Gerald H. Davis, Chad L. Eversole, Gary L. Cox
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Patent number: 8375535Abstract: A casket assembly includes a bottom panel, side panels, end panels, and mechanically strengthening insert. The bottom panel is formed of a pliable material. The side panels are formed intrinsically with the bottom panel. Each side panel includes a lower section and an upper section foldably attached thereto. The lower section extends vertically upward from the bottom panel. In a first configuration, the upper section extends upward from the lower section. In a second configuration, the upper section extends in a direction other than vertically upward from the lower section. The mechanically strengthening insert is disposed at least in part adjacent the lower section of at least one side panel. The end panels are formed intrinsically with the bottom panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Vandor CorporationInventors: Gary L. Cox, Gerald H. Davis, Chad L. Eversole
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Patent number: 8349242Abstract: A method of molding a flange uses a first tool element and a second opposing tool element. The first tool element defines a negative of at least a portion of a first side of a flange, and the second tool element defines a negative of at least a portion of the second side of the flange. The method includes providing a set of blocks for insertion into a plurality of recesses in the second tool element, the set of blocks insertable in a plurality of configurations, each configuration defining a negative of a set of retention features on the second side of the flange. The plurality of configurations define differing configurations of retention features on the second side. The method also includes inserting at least some blocks into the second tool element to form a selected one of the plurality of configurations, and performing injection molding using the first tool element and the second tool element.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Vandor CorporationInventors: Gary L. Cox, Chad L. Eversole, Gerald H. Davis
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Patent number: 8347467Abstract: A casket arrangement includes a casket body, a first lid portion, and a second lid portion. The casket body is in the form of an open top box with a bottom, side walls or panels, and end walls or panels. The second lid portion includes a tab configured to fit under a top panel of the first lid portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Vandor CorporationInventors: Gerald Davis, Chad L. Eversole, Gary L. Cox