Abstract: An intelligent container system is provided that accommodates a variety of sizes and shapes of parcels, and that allows the parcels to be dispensed from the container one at a time, in any order. The container system has an open face, such as the bottom. A first panel cooperates with a second panel to selectively close the open bottom, and to selectively open the bottom below a desired parcel, allowing the parcel to be individually dispensed when desired. The container system has a plurality of dividers that can be moved along the length of the container to create a series of compartments that match the sizes of the parcels within the compartments. A position sensing system is used to determine the location of the dividers, and thus the location of the compartments.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for installing a pivot guide in a door section of a bifold door, the pivot guide including a base, a flange at an upper region of the base, a pin extending into the base, and a top part connected to the pin wherein the apparatus includes: an upper part; a lower part; and a middle part connecting the upper part to the lower part; the lower part has a notch, and during the installing of the pivot guide into the door section, the notch is positioned between the flange and the top part of the pivot guide, and after a force is applied onto the upper part, the force is transferred from the upper part to the lower part through the middle part and onto the flange to push the base into the opening in the door section.

Abstract: A box (200) is disclosed.

Abstract: A motorized coffin lid device for remotely opening a lid of the casket includes a coffin having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall to define an interior space. The peripheral wall has an upper edge to define an opening into the interior space. A lid is pivotably coupled to the upper edge to selectively open and close the opening. A motor is coupled to the coffin and positioned in the interior space. A lift mechanism is coupled to the motor. The motor actuates the lift mechanism to pivot the lid and to selectively open and close the opening. A power source is electrically coupled to the motor.

Abstract: A combination cremation urn and ornament comprises a base adapted to receive cremation ashes therein, an upstanding post mounted to an upper surface of said base and extending upwardly therefrom, and a decorative ornament that is three-dimensional an entire 360 degrees about a vertical axis of said decorative ornament, said decorative ornament having a hole extending upwardly from a bottom thereof into said decorative ornament, said post received in said hole as said decorative ornament is positioned on said base to secure said decorative ornament to said base.

Abstract: An interior kit for a funeral container includes a foot panel and at least one flexible fabric sheet. The foot panel includes a top panel, a first side panel coupled to and extending downward from a first edge of the top panel, and a second side panel coupled to and extending downward from a second edge of the top panel. The first side panel and second side panel are configured to be supported by and within a funeral container while the top panel covers at least a portion of an interior of the funeral container. A top portion of the inner foot panel is narrower than a lower portion of the inner foot panel. The at least one flexible fabric sheet is configured to cover the top panel and a portion of a deceased disposed beyond the top panel within the funeral container.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a retaining device for retaining planar items including mail and/or documents, in which mail can be located and from which mail can be collected; a control means; a sensor means for indicating to the control means information indicative of mail and/or documents having been placed in the retaining device and/or removed from the retaining device, wherein the control means is arranged to cause, in response thereto, at least one action to be performed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a package delivery strongbox. The package delivery strongbox may comprise a strongbox, a first shutter, a second shutter, and a latching mechanism. The strongbox may couple to the outside of an exterior door via the first shutter and the second shutter. The strongbox may be adapted for a delivery person to place one or more delivered packages into the strongbox through an open top and then close a lid. The latching mechanism may engage the lid thereby securing the one or more delivered packages inside of the strongbox. The one or more delivered packages may be removed by opening the exterior door, moving the first shutter and the second shutter to release the latching mechanism, and opening the lid. The strongbox may collapse for storage by folding the strongbox at a plurality of hinges.

Abstract: A contact free pass through delivery system is a secure access system for package deliveries in a residential or commercial structure. It is intended to allow for delivery to an unattended location, non-contact deliveries, and to prevent package theft. The device is secured in an accessible exterior wall of a structure with doors that are accessed from outside the structure as well as another set inside. One or more of the secure compartments are refrigerated for delivery of food and other refrigerated items. One or more of the compartments are heated for delivery of warm meals. The remaining compartments would be available for delivery of parcels. All of the compartments are provided with an interlocked UV sanitizing system that kills germs, bacteria, and viruses, when both doors are closed. Additionally, all compartments are secured by a smart lock and camera system that is accessible via a local keypad and or a smart phone device from anywhere in the world to verify and allow deliveries.

Abstract: A vacuum-sealed cadaver garment device for containing a cadaver and limiting the bulky appearance of clothing added to the cadaver includes a coverall constructed of a flexible, air-impermeable material and having a neck edge defined by a neck opening and a pair of cuffs defined by a pair of wrist openings. A neck adhesive is coupled to the coverall adjacent the neck edge and a pair of wrist adhesives are coupled to the coverall adjacent the pair of cuffs which create air-tight seals with the cadaver. A vacuum port is coupled to the coverall which is configured for attaching to a vacuum pump for removing an air from within the coverall, thereby causing a pressure differential that positions the coverall in abutment with the cadaver.

Abstract: Hardware for a casket comprises a clevis having a pair of side walls, a back wall adapted to be attached to the casket shell wall, a pair of tabs each of which extends laterally outwardly from a respective one of the side walls and each of which is spaced forwardly from the rear wall, an arm pivoted at an upper end to the clevis, and a decorative ear having a downwardly facing recess in a lower edge thereof and a pair of tapered resilient arms each of which is located on a respective side of the recess, each resilient arm having a laterally inwardly projecting tab on a lower free end thereof, each resilient arm becoming progressively thicker from the free end toward a base thereof as measured in a direction generally normal to the casket shell wall.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing a solid cremation stone. The method comprises grinding ashes from cremated animal remains; mixing the ashes with water and at least one binder in a predetermined ratio to produce a mixture; pouring the mixture into a mould; vibrating the mould to minimise bubbles; and drying the mixture while in the mould to produce the solid stone.

Abstract: A parcel box includes an external shell and upper and lower baffles. The external shell includes left and right side walls, a front wall, a rear wall, a base, a cover and a door. Each of the cover and the door are movable between closed and opened positions, respectively. When opened, the cover facilitates access by parcels through a top opening and into a storage area. When opened, the door facilitates removal of parcels from the storage area and through a bottom opening. The upper baffles are pivotally coupled to the front wall, independently movable about an upper common pivot axis between deployed positions and depressed positions, and independently spring-biased toward the deployed positions. The lower baffles are pivotally coupled to the rear wall, independently movable about a lower common pivot axis between deployed positions and depressed positions, and independently spring-biased toward the deployed positions.

Abstract: A delivery system and a method of delivering articles are provided. The system has a secure box having a planar top wall and a cylindrical sidewall, and a reclosable opening in the top wall, at least one reclosable opening in the sidewall. The system is configured to open the top wall opening for receiving an article into the secure box and for closing and locking the top wall opening, upon the article being received in the secure box. A round conveyor having at least two partitions and is configured and disposed to hold the article and to rotate and dispose the article proximate the sidewall opening for a recipient of the article.

Abstract: A mailbox with components which can be connected to or disconnected from the mailbox for adding or changing functional or ornamental aspects of the mailbox.

Abstract: A system for the safe coupling of a re-usable bag to a banknote handling and storing machine, the system includes a bag container, having an upper rigid mouth, of a flexible bag permanently fixed to the rigid mouth and of a lid for closing the rigid mouth. The system also includes a bag-holding frame, suitable for being stably fixed to a safe structure of the machine, for supporting and hooking the bag container when placed inside the machine to be filled in with the banknotes, is provided with coupling and hooking electromechanical components between the bag container and the bag-holding frame. The lid for closing the rigid mouth is further provided with an element suitable to allow, on command, the banknotes passing from the machine to the bag through the closed lid when the bag container is correctly inserted inside the machine.

Abstract: A biodegradable casket assembly for burying remains of a deceased individual includes a casket which is comprised of pressed cannabis thereby facilitating the casket to decompose when the casket is buried with human remains. An insert is insertable into the casket and the insert is comprised of a rigid material such that the insert impart structural rigidity to the casket. A lid is comprised of pressed cannabis thereby facilitating the lid to decompose when the lid and the casket are buried with human remains. A plurality of rods is each of the rods is coupled to and extends away from the casket such that each of the rods can be gripped for carrying the casket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mailbox for receiving and holding articles. The mailbox comprising: a bag made from secure material and into which a said article is received placed, the bag being positionable between a stored position and an in-use position where the article is received in the bag. The mailbox further comprising securing means to secure the article in the bag; and, a housing in which the bag can be stored and from which the bag can be removed, the bag being secured against unauthorised removal.

Abstract: A system for facilitating parcel delivery is provided. They system comprises a delivery platform mounted to a structure and positioned at a first height. The delivery platform comprises a delivery surface. The delivery surface has an elevated surface, and in some embodiments, a stationary surface. The elevated surface is capable of raising and lowering via a lift cable. Further, the elevated surface is capable of receiving a parcel from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to transport and release the parcel. Upon receipt of the parcel, the elevated surface having the parcel is lowered to a second height that is less than the first height in which the delivery platform is positioned.

Abstract: An apparatus for housing a delivered parcel and a method for operating the apparatus. The apparatus can include a self-contained receptacle that is collapsible, removable, and securable to a floor, and can house and secure a parcel within the self-contained receptacle. A lid can be attached to the self-contained receptacle and is slideable with respect to the self-contained receptacle to allow access to the self-contained receptacle for a delivery of the parcel by a courier. The apparatus can include a base or bases secured to the ground that can create a channel within the self-contained receptacle, wherein the channel is lockable with a key that can be positioned into a channel (or channels) when anticipating a delivery of the parcel. The apparatus can prevent the theft of packages/parcels delivered to and left at residences and business.