Patents by Inventor William P. Covington

William P. Covington 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).

  • Lightweight, disposable transportation casket
    Patent number: 4139918
    Abstract: A lightweight, disposable transportation casket, including a shell section with a cover releasably attached thereto by securing straps. Mattress sections are supported inside the shell on a liner and the remains rest on the mattress sections. The sides of the container cover form a skirt and flare outwardly to form a handgrip by which the casket can be lifted. The remains are wrapped in a cover and rest on the mattress sections, and are held in place by straps. A headrest maintains the head in the desired position, and indicia on the cover identifies the head end of the casket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1979
    Assignee: National Car Rental System, Inc.
    Inventor: William P. Covington
  • Lightweight, disposable transportation casket
    Patent number: 4135279
    Abstract: A lightweight, disposable transportation casket, including a shell section with a cover releasably attached thereto by securing straps. Mattress sections are supported inside the shell on a liner and the remains rest on the mattress sections. The sides of the container cover form a skirt and flare outwardly to form a handgrip by which the casket can be lifted. The remains are wrapped in a cover and rest on the mattress sections, and are held in place by straps. A headrest maintains the head in the desired position, and indicia on the cover identifies the head end of the casket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1979
    Assignee: National Car Rental System, Inc.
    Inventor: William P. Covington
  • Lightweight, disposable transportation casket
    Patent number: 4123831
    Abstract: A lightweight, disposable transportation casket, including a shell section with a cover releasably attached thereto by securing straps. Mattress sections are supported inside the shell on a liner and the remains rest on the mattress sections. The sides of the container cover form a skirt and flare outwardly to form a handgrip by which the casket can be lifted. The remains are wrapped in a cover and rest on the mattress sections, and are held in place by straps. A headrest maintains the head in the desired position, and indicia on the cover identifies the head end of the casket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1978
    Assignee: National Car Rental System, Inc.
    Inventor: William P. Covington