Patents Assigned to Industrial Equipment & Engineering Company
  • Method and apparatus for comminuting cremation remains
    Patent number: 4955548
    Abstract: The apparatus is provided with a processing drum having a rotatable comminuting blade driven by a shaft extending into the drum. An ashpan is rotatably positioned so as to move into and out of engagement with the drum for charging the drum with cremation remains for further comminution. During processing, the ashpan is rotated out of position. A pouring lid is fitted over the drum after processing, to permit the comminuted remains to be removed from the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Assignee: Industrial Equipment & Engineering Company
    Inventor: Paul F. Rahill