Cremated Remains Patents (Class 211/85.27)
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Patent number: 11286686Abstract: A funerary containment structure for funerary objects, which comprises a base structure, which defines at least one niche, which is designed to contain at least one funerary object and has at least one access opening, which is closed by way of at least one slab which is fixed to the base structure; at least one auxiliary device which has a supporting body which is connected to the base structure and supports at least one supporting arm, which extends laterally from the supporting body; fixing elements for fixing at least one ornamental object to the free end of the supporting arm are furthermore provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: BIONDAN NORTH AMERICA INC.Inventor: Filippo Rossi
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Patent number: 8943762Abstract: A cremated remains remembrance and burial system that includes an urn, an urn lid, an urn enclosure and a headstone. The urn includes an enclosure with an opening, a first sealing mechanism and second sealing mechanism. The urn lid is capable of engaging the first sealing mechanism to substantially seal the enclosure. The urn enclosure has a recess formed therein that is adapted to receive the urn. The urn enclosure is adapted to engage the second sealing mechanism to retain the urn in engagement with the urn enclosure. The headstone has an opening formed therein that is adapted to receive at least a portion of the urn. The headstone is adapted to engage the second sealing mechanism to retain the urn in engagement with the headstone.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventors: Charles Carlson, Donald Eyberg, Mark Cannon
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Patent number: 8800122Abstract: A containment device for holding the remains of a cremated individual. The containment device may include a receptacle with a rim section and a containment section. A cap may be sealed on the receptacle once the remains of the cremated individual are within the containment section. The outside of the receptacle may include an attachment component. Therefore, the receptacle may be displayed in one's home for a time and then may be permanently mounted in a memorial site. An anchor may attach to the attachment component to prevent theft.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventor: David William Pato
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Patent number: 8689412Abstract: An apparatus including a mounting platform, wherein the mounting platform includes a substantially planar mounting surface; a clamping mechanism on the mounting surface; a memorial item retained by the clamping mechanism; and an arrangement of handles on a side of the mounting platform, wherein the side is substantially normal to the plane of the mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventor: Dawson R. Grover
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Patent number: 8419140Abstract: A lighted decorative cremation urn memorial constructed of rigid interlocking paneled materials used to house and display cremation urns and the personal effects of the decedent. A multi-chambered design allows for chamber areas to be aesthetically enhanced with the addition of cut stone and fabric inserts while outfitting other chambers with electronic imaging capability such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) picture screen with integrated functions and remote control. A user can utilize chamber areas to simultaneously display cremation urn(s), personal effects, and present electronic media. Certain chambers contain lighting systems, such as light emitting diode (LED) or other, where cremation urns and personal effects can be better accentuated. Added personalization includes the ability to engrave surfaces and affix engraved panels or emblems to suit the user. Thus the family or loved ones of a decedent may be provided with multiple options.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Inventor: John William Ward
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Patent number: 8234762Abstract: A display structure for displaying an object includes a display container defining a container inner volume for containing the object. The display container has a substantially elongated configuration and allows at least partial visual access into at least a portion of the container inner volume. The display container defines a container aperture leading thereinto located substantially adjacent a container first end. The display structure also includes a container cap mountable to the display container in a closing configuration for substantially closing the container aperture. The display structure further includes a base member for at least partially supporting the display container. The base member has a container receiving aperture extending at least partially therethrough. The container receiving aperture receives a portion of the display container so as to at least partially support the display container in a supported configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Inventor: Michel Larbrisseau
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Patent number: 8230561Abstract: An apparatus for lowering an urn comprises a frame, a substantially horizontal platform for supporting the urn, and a lowering mechanism mounted to the frame that is releasably connected to the platform. The lowering mechanism automatically releases the platform when the platform is in the bottom position. To releasably connect the lowering mechanism to the frame, four hangers may be used to releasably connect the platform to respective suspension straps. Each hanger may comprise a square body for insertion through a corresponding square hole in the platform. Each hanger may have a pivoting arm that pivots into a substantially horizontal posture to support the platform from underneath, the pivoting arm of the hanger comprising a counterweight to cause the pivoting arm to return to a substantially vertical posture when legs underneath the platform reach the bottom position.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Inventor: André Courchesne
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Patent number: 7954653Abstract: A display system for casket selection comprises a back wall, actual utilitarian and ornamental casket features mounted to the back wall, and a display adjacent the back wall. The display is operable to display facsimiles of the actual utilitarian and ornamental casket features.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.Inventors: Jerry David Adams, Curt Allen Bingham, Troy Brake, Brian Carl Gard, Joseph Leo Giesey, III, Nicholas Kaiser, Gary Joseph Paul Munchel, Daniel J. Parker, Richard Strohmier, Mark Steven Williams, Vernon Charles Wolski
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Patent number: 7908800Abstract: A modular columbarium has side panels joined to front uprights by bolts on bent front tabs on the front panels and, respectively, the panels are joined to the rear uprights by L-shaped tabs that can be housed in slot in the rear uprights. The bottoms of the front uprights are extended by height-adjustable legs to adapt to any unevenness of the ground, a lower base panel being fastened between the legs. The front uprights are connected to each other by font crossbars, the crossbars comprising a longitudinal guide, whereon blocking elements are positioned that can move laterally along them. The longitudinal guide has slots for the projecting tabs of the front covers to pass through. The guide has central openings wherethrough the blocking elements can be actuated to block or release the front covers.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Marcs Urnas Bach, S.L.Inventor: Santiago Bach Lahor
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Publication number: 20100012606Abstract: An urn system includes means for configuring memorials tributes with urns as the centerpiece. Urns include cut-outs for receiving independent flanges or flanges connected to other elements or secondary members including other urns, display cases, frames, inscription plates, insert holders and the like. Each of the secondary members allows a substantive memorial to be created with numerous decorative and inspirational elements. Multiple urns can be linked to one another as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventor: Henry M. Bourgo
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Publication number: 20090039039Abstract: A tower rack structure a rack frame is disclosed to include a tower frame defining a plurality of compartments, a case mounted in each compartment and having the holding space therein divided by a door into a rear chamber for accommodating a bone ash jar and a front chamber, a light transmissive cover capped on the front chamber of the case and having an embossed religious design in it, and LEDs installed in the rack frame and controlled to emit light through the periphery of the light transmissive cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2007Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventor: Wen-Chieh FANG
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Publication number: 20090020488Abstract: A shatterproof urn for the final disposition of cremation remains that includes an outer shell defining an interior volume and having an interior surface and an opening for the placement and removal of contents from the interior volume. The outer shell is fabricated from a hard and durable material. A resilient and/or flexible lining is disposed on the interior surface of the outer shell and may partly adhere to the interior surface. A lid is provided and is sized for sealed placement over the opening in the outer shell, and the lid is also provided with a resilient material on its underside. If for any reason the urn is broken, the flexible inner lining remains intact and prevents sharp outer shell material from damaging urn contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventor: MARILYN TURKEL
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Publication number: 20080264882Abstract: The invention relates to an urn made of a mixture (2) of different selected materials, said urn (1) is destructible and can be decomposed during a certain restricted time after an interment in earth. Said urn (1) is mainly made of glass containing a mixture of at least the following materials in the composition (2), such as sand, sodium, and preferably also lime, dolomite and feldspar for creating a silicon network, constituting the ready urn (1), ash (8) being left after a cremated dead person and its chest containing carbonate and phosphate, is enclosed in a space (4) in said urn (1) during the interment and that a liquid (9), which is added to said space (4), constitutes a basic solution (14) together with said ash (8), which destructs the silicon network at the same time as the urn (1) as time goes on is destructed and decomposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2006Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventor: Annette Sviberg-Krahner
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Publication number: 20080251480Abstract: An urn with a removable and replaceable panel which allows for placement of an image, such as by laser engraving, to be done on the removable panel. The panel may be custom engraved and added to a partially complete urn. An urn wherein the removable and replaceable portion is a photograph with a clear front sheet, such as acrylic or glass. An urn wherein the photograph is matted. A method for creating such a matte.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventor: James H. Roberts
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Patent number: 7191906Abstract: A casket display system has a ? corner casket portion and a feature display disposed with an enclosure. The casket corner portion includes a full set of hardware and the feature display stand includes a name and photograph and with the description of the casket configuration, physical samples of the linings of the casket and a price.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Matthews Resources, Inc.Inventor: Frank Pinco
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Patent number: 6896146Abstract: A cremated remains container display and racking system has a pair of columns each having a back face, a front face and a flange with a plurality of bores. A pair of strips with a flat rear face and an outer face are adapted to be positioned over the flange of the columns. A plurality of urns have a front display face, a pair of side faces, a sealable bottom face, a rear face and a sealable cap. The display face has decorative indicia and a permanent picture thereon. The rear face has a pair of flanges projecting from the sides. A plurality of fasteners are adapted to couple the strips to the flanges of the urn to the interior flanges of the columns thus forming the display system.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Inventor: Stephen Corrado
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Patent number: 6634143Abstract: Disclosed is an independently compartmental ash laying structure, comprising a plurality of ash laying rooms therewithin, which are individually divided and arranged in the form of cells to be collectively controlled, wherein each ash laying room has a door for controlling entrance and exit and a space for performing a ceremony in relation to a memorial service as well as storing ashes or articles left by the dead according to individuals, families, or specific groups.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Inventor: Gwang-Jln Yoo
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Patent number: 6467637Abstract: The present invention includes a method for fabricating, and installing, a death care merchandising system and a method for displaying death care merchandise and a death care merchandising display system having low cost of fabrication in addition to ease of installation at the site of use. The death care merchandising system includes a slat wall, attached to a structural wall and vertically aligned or plumbed. From the slat wall, all further components may be hung. A provision of dividers can be used to delineate merchandise or categories of merchandise displayed within such merchandise display system and accessories, such as cornices, lighting, placards, shelving, retractable and extensible drawers, doors, and other sub units, such as cabinets, may be used in conjunction with the invention.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: The York Group, Inc.Inventor: Dennis J. Riga