Grave Coverings Patents (Class 27/30)
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Patent number: 11891828Abstract: A platform for a cemetery lowering device comprising: a base having a tapered edge, a non-skid surface, an opening for a casket to be lowered through the base, a first beam and a second beam attached to the base on one side of the opening, and a third beam and a fourth beam attached to the base on another side of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Inventors: Stephen J. Sabo, Jr., Joseph A Greco
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Patent number: 11286685Abstract: A platform for a cemetery lowering device comprising a one-piece base, a first beam and a second beam. The one-piece base having a tapered edge, a non-skid surface, and an opening for a casket to be lowered through the base. The first beam attached to the one-piece base on one side of the opening and a second beam attached to the one-piece base on another side of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Inventors: Stephen J. Sabo, Jr., Joseph A Greco
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Patent number: 10738500Abstract: A platform for a cemetery lowering device comprising a one-piece base having a tapered edge and a non-skid surface, wherein the one-piece base comprises an opening for a casket to be lowered through the base, a frame and skin, and one or more receptacles for adjustable-height footings. The frame and skin may be formed of a single piece of polymer, fiberglass, or metal. The non-skid surface may comprise grooves. The base may comprise a guide for positioning the cemetery lowering device on the base. The guide is an impression in a surface of the base. The base may comprise a first flange around a perimeter of the opening extending vertically from a top surface of the base. Each one of the receptacles is threaded such that height adjustments of the one of the adjustable-height footings can be performed by rotating the one of the adjustable-height footings.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: SG BURIAL PLATFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYInventors: Stephen J. Sabo, Jr., Joseph A. Greco
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Patent number: 9932750Abstract: A platform for a cemetery lowering device comprising a base having a tapered edge and a non-skid surface, wherein the base comprises an opening for a casket to be lowered through the base, a frame and skin, and one or more adjustable-height footings. The frame and skin may be formed of a single piece of polymer, fiberglass, or metal. The skin may be removably attached to the frame. The non-skid surface may comprise grooves. The base may comprise a guide for positioning the cemetery lowering device on the base. The guide is an impression in a surface of the base. The base may comprise a first flange around a perimeter of the opening extending vertically from a top surface of the base. Each one of the adjustable-height footings is threaded such that height adjustments of the one of the adjustable-height footings comprise rotating the one of the adjustable-height footings.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Inventor: Stephen Sabo, Jr.
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Patent number: 9567766Abstract: In accordance with an example implementation of this disclosure, a platform for a cemetery lowering device comprises a base and a lid. The base has tapered edges, a non-skid surface, and an opening within the approximate center of the base for a casket to be lowered through the base. The lid is configured to be removably secured to the base and, when secured to the base, cover the opening The platform may comprise one or more receptacles for attaching variable-height footings. The base may comprise a frame and a skin. The lid may comprise a flange that extends into the opening when the lid is secured to the base. The lid may comprise a shoulder that extends over a top surface of the base when the lid is secured to the base.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Inventors: Stephen Sabo, Jr., Joseph A. Greco
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Patent number: 8763318Abstract: A grave marker assembly that can be removably mounted and secured to a support surface such as a lawn crypt lid. The grave marker assembly has a fastening system that is not exposed to view and yet allows the grave marker to be easily installed and removed. The fastening system includes a channel and interior opening formed on a base member that is adapted to receive a fastener. The fastener in turn is adapted to be inserted into an opening formed on the crypt lid or other support surface. The assembly further includes a multi-function frame disposed along the outer periphery of the memorial marker that can serve as a decorative feature and draining functions.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventor: Gary Bobbitt
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Patent number: 8069458Abstract: A broadcast receiving device includes a table storage component, a viewing control acquisition component, a first determination component and a table production component. The viewing control acquisition component acquires program viewing control information including a column number and a row number. The first determination component determines whether or not to satisfy one of a column determination condition that the column number is greater than a first specific number of a first viewing control table and a row determination condition that the row number is greater than a second specific number of the first viewing control table. The table production component produces a second viewing control table having a number of columns corresponding to the column number and a number of rows corresponding to the row number when the first determination component determines that one of the column determination condition and the row determination condition is satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yasuhiro Inui
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Patent number: 8006355Abstract: A lawn crypt covering system that provides a substantially continuous exterior surface between adjacent crypts is disclosed. The covering system includes a plurality of crypt lid covering and at least one insert that slidably engages with the crypt lid coverings of two adjacent crypts. The insert interlocks with the two crypt lid coverings, thereby covering the gap between the two crypts and provides a stable support surface to people to walk on without getting the heel of the shoe stuck in the gap. The interlocking mechanism allows a side edge of the insert to mate with a side edge of each crypt lid covering.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Inventor: Gary Bobbitt
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Patent number: 7530149Abstract: A lawn crypt covering system that provides a substantially continuous exterior surface between adjacent crypts is disclosed. The covering system includes a plurality of crypt lid covering and at least one insert that slidably engages with the crypt lid coverings of two adjacent crypts. The insert interlocks with the two crypt lid coverings, thereby covering the gap between the two crypts and provides a stable support surface to people to walk on without getting the heel of the shoe stuck in the gap. The interlocking mechanism allows a side edge of the insert to mate with a side edge of each crypt lid covering.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Inventor: Gary Bobbitt
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Patent number: 7337585Abstract: A lawn crypt covering system that can be easily attached to and removed from a crypt lid is provided. The covering system generally includes a lightweight, rigid base and an artificial lawn attached thereto. The covering system is adapted to removably attach to mounting structures formed on the crypt lid by using fasteners. The mounting structures are configured to receive fasteners for attaching the covering system to the lid. Recessed areas can be formed on the crypt lid to accommodate the mounting structures. A leveling device such as shims can also be placed between the lightweight base and crypt lid to adjust for settling of the crypts over time.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Inventor: Gary Bobbit
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Patent number: 7181815Abstract: A grave site cover is disclosed comprising a snap-together heavy plastic tube frame, fittings and couplings, an artificial turf cover, transparent identification insert and anchor stakes. The artificial turf cover is rolled over and along the outside frame edge and attached with self-tapping stainless steel flange head screws. Three- and four-way fittings are provided at all four corners for inserting the ground anchor takes, additional fittings are provided at the center point and head marker for inserting ground anchor stakes, used for securely holding the grave site cover in place. The artificial turf grave cover may be fabricated in a variety of colors, with images, text, art or other décor. Said grave site cover can be hand assembled and easily installed, is weather resistant, durable and economical to manufacture, thereby providing a neat, dignified, maintenance-free and durable grave site cover.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Inventor: Stanfield L. Hunter
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Patent number: 6467222Abstract: The present invention is a metal memorial marker and a method of making the same. The invented marker is made of metal, preferably ⅛″ to ½″ thick, preferably with steel-chromium alloys, such as stainless steel, or a non-ferrous metals, such as aluminum, brass, bronze, or copper. The present invention is created by taking a plate of the metal and making markings upon one of the surfaces of the plate, said markings denoting a decoration. A computer could be used to guide the cutting equipment by following a preprogrammed template, and as such markings upon one of the surfaces of the plate would not necessarily be necessary. A wateijet, plasma cutting torch, laser torch or other cutting equipment is then used to make cuts along the markings made on the surface of the plate. Cutting the plate in such a manner results in the creation of openings through the plate, said openings when viewed together forming a decorative pattern.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Inventor: James Barnes
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Patent number: 6453626Abstract: A sealed underground containment vault has an outer shell made of non-biodegradable plastic such as polyurethane or polypropylene. The vault has a containment compartment defined by a bottom wall, and sidewalls and endwalls extending upwardly from the bottom wall. A container, such as a casket, is placed within the lower containment compartment. The outer shell for the lower containment compartment has an upper edge portion that extends completely around the upper edge of the lower compartment. A fusible element, such as an outwardly extending plastic flange, is provided around the upper edge portion completely around the lower containment compartment. A cover for the vault has an outer shell that includes a lower edge portion, which likewise has a fusible element extending completely around the lower edge portion of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Pangeaa Interment Systems, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Weilein, Douglas L. Sevey
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Patent number: 6092330Abstract: A memorial flower display has a receptacle shaped to receive a flower vase. The flower vase has a plurality of engagement studs that engage mating stud receiving channels in the receptacle. The stud receiving channels each have a top slot. When the engagement studs are in the top slots, the flower vase in held in a raised position. When the user twists the flower vase with an upwardly extending handle integral with the flower vase, the engagement studs are twisted out of the top slots, allowing the engagement studs to slide down the stud receiving channels, thereby allowing the flower vase to be lowered into the receptacle to a lowered position. The memorial flower display preferably is covered with a base plate to secure the memorial flower display against theft. The base plate preferably further includes a pair of closure plates that can be moved to cover the memorial flower display for protection.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1998Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Inventor: Robert Pratt
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Patent number: 5437127Abstract: A stone surround for defining a grave site, includes a rectangular stone wall structure, a stone front plate, and a pair of stone plates each having a hole respectively for growing plants therethrough from the ground.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1994Date of Patent: August 1, 1995Inventor: Jang P. Ha
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Patent number: 5371984Abstract: A two piece tombstone monument cut with a matching tongue and groove. Removed segments of the tongue provide cells for interring urns or other containers of cremains.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1994Date of Patent: December 13, 1994Inventor: Ernest W. Taylor
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Patent number: 4200964Abstract: A cover for a grave site is disclosed. The cover is formed from an outer casing, an inner casing fitted into the outer casing and a transparent cover plate to seal one wall of the outer casing. A decorative medium may be provided in a space defined by the outer casing, the inner casing and the transparent cover plate, and the medium may be viewed through the transparent plate. Additionally, flanges extending outwardly from side walls of the outer casing may be used to anchor the cover in the ground.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1979Date of Patent: May 6, 1980Inventor: Fred H. Freitag