Patents by Inventor Philip E. Backman

Philip E. Backman 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).

  • Method of preparing human remains for storage
    Patent number: 4067091
    Abstract: A method for processing human remains consisting of the steps of sequentially subjecting same to a below-freezing environment and a cryogenic environment and thereafter reducing the solid remains to a particulate state by subjecting it to mechanical fractionating means. A subsequent step consists of subjecting the frozen particulate to a below atmospheric environment for the purpose of reducing the moisture content thereof. A final step consists of storage of the remains in containers of either a permanent or temporary nature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1978
    Inventor: Philip E. Backman