Patents by Inventor Joel VerPlank

Joel VerPlank 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).

  • Burial casket with security lock
    Patent number: 7398582
    Abstract: The invention is a lockable burial casket. The lockable burial casket contains a lockable obstruction device for blocking the movement of the bar. The bar is supported by a bracket mounted on the casket. This bracket may contain a groove along the path of movement of the bar. When the catches on the bar engage connectors on the lid, the lockable obstruction device can be placed into a locking position which prevents the catches from unengaging the connectors on the lid. This may be done by inserting the lockable obstruction device within the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Verplank Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Joel VerPlank