Patents Assigned to Matthews Resources, Inc.
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Patent number: 9080344Abstract: A modular crypt structure comprising a frame, a module insert defining a chamber and a closure panel and methods of constructing the same are disclosed. The chamber functions as a crypt module and receives bodily remains or portions thereof. The chamber is closed by attaching a closure panel, such as a stone crypt front to the frame. The modular crypt frame may comprise a plurality of horizontal bars and a plurality of vertical bars. A method of constructing a modular crypt structure comprises erecting a frame, providing at least one module insert, configuring the insert to define a chamber adapted to receive bodily remains, and closing the crypt module. A modular crypt system including a niche side wall is also disclosed having a niche side wall frame, a niche insert defining a plurality of niches positioned within the frame, and a closure panel positioned on the niche side wall frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: MATTHEWS RESOURCES, INC.Inventors: Charles T. Young, Kennth B. Bridgeman
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Publication number: 20140333703Abstract: A micro-valve includes an orifice plate including an orifice and a cantilevered beam coupled in spaced relation to the orifice plate and moveable between positions where the orifice is closed and opened by the cantilevered beam. The cantilevered beam includes one or more piezoelectric layers that facilitate bending of the cantilevered beam in response to the application of one or more electrical signals to the one or more piezoelectric layers. In response to respective application and termination of the one or more electrical signals to the one or more piezoelectric layers the cantilevered beam either: moves from a starting position spaced from the orifice plate toward the orifice plate and returns back to the starting position spaced from the orifice plate; or moves from a starting position adjacent the orifice plate away from the orifice plate and returns back to the starting position adjacent the orifice plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Matthews Resources, Inc.Inventors: William A. Buskirk, Steven E. Flego, Charles C. Haluzak, Brian Dunn, Paul Jensen, Charles Gilson, Thomas E. Kimerling, Glenn J. T. Leighton
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Publication number: 20140259576Abstract: Caskets, cap panel assemblies for a casket, and methods for manufacturing cap panel assemblies are described. A casket may include a casket shell, at least one casket cap pivotally mounted on the casket shell, and a cap panel assembly mounted in the at least one casket cap. The cap panel assembly may include a cap panel, a puffing member attached to each edge of the cap panel, and a cap panel insert. The cap panel insert is fastened to the cap panel using pins. The cap panel insert can include a frame, fabric, filler, and a backing board. The cap panel insert can include elastic or ribbon-shaped straps positioned on a front face of the cap panel insert. The elastic or ribbon-shaped straps can be positioned in a lattice or grid-like arrangement. The cap panel insert can include a mounting bracket or a screw and wire assembly for mounting the cap panel insert on a wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: MATTHEWS RESOURCES, INC.Inventors: Michelle Helena DENK, Yves Joseph ALLARD, Ronald C. GEORGE
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Publication number: 20140259575Abstract: A casket may include a casket shell, at least one casket cap pivotally mounted on the casket shell, a cap panel inserted in a cavity formed by a bottom surface of the at least one casket cap, a plurality of puffing members attached to the edges of the cap panel, and a cap panel shelf mounted on the bottom surface of the casket cap. The cap panel shelf may be mounted on the casket cap by using wooden dowels. The cap panel shelf may be mounted on the casket cap by using mounting brackets positioned in between a puffing member on the bottom edge of the cap panel and the cap panel. A hinged support may be fastened to the bottom surface of the cap panel shelf to retain the cap panel shelf at a desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: MATTHEWS RESOURCES, INC.Inventors: Philip Brian SKEEN, Yves Joseph ALLARD
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Patent number: 8820871Abstract: A valve jet printer includes a solenoid coil and a plunger rod having a magnetically susceptible shank. A first end of the shank and at least a portion of the shank are received within a bore of the solenoid coil. The printer also includes a nozzle including an orifice extending therethrough and a spring biasing a second end of the shank toward the nozzle. The second end of the plunger rod includes a tip formed of perfluoroelastomer (FFKM). The second end of the shank includes a cup-shaped cavity having a convex bottom and a circular side. The tip includes a concave base and an annular flange. In an assembled state, the concave base of the tip contacts the convex bottom of the cup-shaped cavity, and the end of the circular side opposite the convex bottom is rolled over the annular flange thereby securing the tip in the cup-shaped cavity.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Matthews Resources, Inc.Inventors: Hans Elon Wallsten, Nils Johan Fredrik Käck
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Publication number: 20140201975Abstract: A method and system of affixing a plaque to a solid surface is provided. The method includes the steps of providing at least one opening in a face of the solid surface and inserting a plaque support into the at least one opening. The plaque support includes a body defining a passageway therethrough and having a first end and a second end. The first end has a flange portion. Further, at least one outer tab member extends radially outward toward the first end and at least one inner tab member extends radially inward toward the second end. The outer tab member engages the solid surface upon insertion of the plaque support into the at least one opening. The method and system further include providing the plaque with at least one installation fastener. The at least one installation fastener is inserted into the passageway of the plaque support, such that the at least one inner tab member engages the at least one installation fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: MATTHEWS RESOURCES, INC.Inventors: Gregory A. Slepecki, Daniel T. Lenau
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Patent number: 8635758Abstract: A method and system of affixing a plaque to a solid surface is provided. The method includes the steps of providing at least one opening in a face of the solid surface and inserting a plaque support into the at least one opening. The plaque support includes a body defining a passageway therethrough and having a first end and a second end. The first end has a flange portion. Further, at least one outer tab member extends radially outward toward the first end and at least one inner tab member extends radially inward toward the second end. The outer tab member engages the solid surface upon insertion of the plaque support into the at least one opening. The method and system further include providing the plaque with at least one installation fastener. The at least one installation fastener is inserted into the passageway of the plaque support, such that the at least one inner tab member engages the at least one installation fastener.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Matthews Resources, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Slepecki, Daniel T. Lenau
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Patent number: 8448388Abstract: A vase assembly includes an outer vase including a top portion having an open top end, a bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity, a base portion having a top end connected to the bottom end of the top portion, a bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity, and at least one locking component disposed on the base portion. An insert is removably disposed within the internal cavity of the top portion of the outer vase. The insert includes an open top end, a closed bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity. A locking mechanism removably secures the insert within the outer vase. The at least one locking component is adapted for securing the outer vase against removal from a support.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Matthew Resources, Inc.Inventor: Michael Karenbauer
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Publication number: 20130125479Abstract: A vase assembly includes an outer vase including a top portion having an open top end, a bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity, a base portion having a top end connected to the bottom end of the top portion, a bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity, and at least one locking component disposed on the base portion. An insert is removably disposed within the internal cavity of the top portion of the outer vase. The insert includes an open top end, a closed bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity. A locking mechanism removably secures the insert within the outer vase. The at least one locking component is adapted for securing the outer vase against removal from a support.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: MATTHEWS RESOURCES, INC.Inventor: Michael Karenbauer
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Publication number: 20120304428Abstract: A novel technique for the fabrication of a casket dome lid from, for example, Smooth-One-Side (“S1S”) hardboard is disclosed. The invention is also directed to the fabrication of a casket lid which has a domed configuration both in the lateral and longitudinal directions of the lid. The method comprises the steps of providing a lid blank having a first end, second end, and a central region; providing a pair of diagonal voids oriented at corners of the first end of said blank and extending inward toward the central region; placing the lid blank in a vacuum fixture; and flexing the lid blank into a domed configuration via the vacuum fixture, such that the blank is domed in both a longitudinal and a transverse direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: MATTHEWS RESOURCES, INC.Inventor: Leland D. Ozbun
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Patent number: 8307584Abstract: A vase assembly includes an outer vase including a top portion having an open top end, a bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity, a base portion having a top end connected to the bottom end of the top portion, a bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity, and at least one locking component disposed on the base portion. An insert is removably disposed within the internal cavity of the top portion of the outer vase. The insert includes an open top end, a closed bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity. A locking mechanism removably secures the insert within the outer vase. The at least one locking component is adapted for securing the outer vase against removal from a support.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Matthews Resources, Inc.Inventor: Michael Karenbauer
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Publication number: 20120105522Abstract: A valve jet printer includes a solenoid coil and a plunger rod having a magnetically susceptible shank. A first end of the shank and at least a portion of the shank are received within a bore of the solenoid coil. The printer also includes a nozzle including an orifice extending therethrough and a spring biasing a second end of the shank toward the nozzle. The second end of the plunger rod includes a tip formed of perfluoroelastomer (FFKM). The second end of the shank includes a cup-shaped cavity having a convex bottom and a circular side. The tip includes a concave base and an annular flange. In an assembled state, the concave base of the tip contacts the convex bottom of the cup-shaped cavity, and the end of the circular side opposite the convex bottom is rolled over the annular flange thereby securing the tip in the cup-shaped cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Matthews Resources, Inc.Inventors: Hans Elon Wallsten, Nils Johan Fredrik Käck
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Publication number: 20110154748Abstract: A modular crypt structure comprising a frame, a module insert defining a chamber and a closure panel and methods of constructing the same are disclosed. The chamber functions as a crypt module and receives bodily remains or portions thereof. The chamber is closed by attaching a closure panel, such as a stone crypt front to the frame. The modular crypt frame may comprise a plurality of horizontal bars and a plurality of vertical bars. A method of constructing a modular crypt structure comprises erecting a frame, providing at least one module insert, configuring the insert to define a chamber adapted to receive bodily remains, and closing the crypt module. A modular crypt system including a niche side wall is also disclosed having a niche side wall frame, a niche insert defining a plurality of niches positioned within the frame, and a closure panel positioned on the niche side wall frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: MATTHEWS RESOURCES, INC.Inventors: Charles T. Young, Kenneth B. Bridgeman
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Publication number: 20110056149Abstract: A vase assembly includes an outer vase including a top portion having an open top end, a bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity, a base portion having a top end connected to the bottom end of the top portion, a bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity, and at least one locking component disposed on the base portion. An insert is removably disposed within the internal cavity of the top portion of the outer vase. The insert includes an open top end, a closed bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity. A locking mechanism removably secures the insert within the outer vase. The at least one locking component is adapted for securing the outer vase against removal from a support.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: Matthews Resources, Inc.Inventor: Michael Karenbauer
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Patent number: 7894924Abstract: A system and method for manufacturing a memorial. The method providing a blank pattern in a memorial design and collaboration system having a specified shape and size and building a memorial preview thereon, then sending the memorial preview to a host computer. The host computer routes the memorial preview as a stored file to a manufacturer for projecting, onto a three-dimensional solid in the shape of said blank pattern, an image of said memorial preview. The method further includes creating a pattern by placing objects in the form of letters, emblems or numbers on the three-dimensional solid in connection with the projection, and creating a mold in connection with the pattern, and filling said mold and baking the filled mold.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Matthews Resources, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Proudfoot
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Publication number: 20100275529Abstract: A modular crypt structure comprising a frame, a module insert defining a chamber and a closure panel and methods of constructing the same are disclosed. The chamber functions as a crypt module and is adapted to receive bodily remains or portions thereof. The chamber is closed by attaching a closure panel, such as a stone crypt front to the frame, thereby encapsulating bodily remains. The modular crypt structure may comprise a plurality of chambers, thereby providing a plurality of crypt modules, and the frame may comprise a plurality of horizontal bars and a plurality of vertical bars. A method of constructing a modular crypt structure comprises erecting a frame, providing at least one module insert, configuring the insert to define a chamber adapted to receive bodily remains, and closing the crypt module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: MATTHEWS RESOURCES, INC.Inventors: Kenneth B. Bridgemen, Charles T. Young
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Patent number: 7814959Abstract: A process of making a cast metal product and a product made utilizing this process. A pattern used for casting the metal panel is prepared utilizing computer-aided manufacturing software to which a digital representation of an image is inputted. The software then determines a tool path height for each digital element of the digital representation. A pattern blank is placed on a computer-controlled routing table which routs the blank utilizing the tool path determined by the software program to form a three-dimensional representation of the desired image on the pattern.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Matthews Resources, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Karenbauer
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Patent number: 7793792Abstract: A display system for death care merchandise. A display unit includes a vertical center post and a plurality of wall panels which are attachable to the center post at right angles to each other. Another display unit includes a freestanding, two-sided, portable display.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Matthews Resources, Inc.Inventor: Paul J. Seyler
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Publication number: 20100122448Abstract: A method and system of affixing a plaque to a solid surface is provided. The method includes the steps of providing at least one opening in a face of the solid surface and inserting a plaque support into the at least one opening. The plaque support includes a body defining a passageway therethrough and having a first end and a second end. The first end has a flange portion. Further, at least one outer tab member extends radially outward toward the first end and at least one inner tab member extends radially inward toward the second end. The outer tab member engages the solid surface upon insertion of the plaque support into the at least one opening. The method and system further include providing the plaque with at least one installation fastener. The at least one installation fastener is inserted into the passageway of the plaque support, such that the at least one inner tab member engages the at least one installation fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: Matthews Resources, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. Slepecki, Daniel T. Lenau
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Patent number: D620222Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Matthews Resources, Inc.Inventors: Craig H. Schultz, Yves J. Allard