Miscellaneous Patents (Class 27/1)
  • Patent number: 8281466
    Abstract: Complementary broken heart shaped urns for storing ashes of the deceased having multiple chambers in an upper heart shaped portion as well is in a lower portion that also serves as the base whereby multiple cremated remains can be stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Antoine Elhaj
  • Patent number: 8281465
    Abstract: A three part adaptable/adjustable jewelry container is presented for saving and preserving a small sample of ashes or other form of DNA material from either human or animals. The container may vary in size and shape to modify and enhance another separate piece of jewelry and may be attached by means of soldering the container, once completed, to the front, back, top, bottom or sides of the charm, bracelet, necklace, or ring, or other style of jewelry accompanying the container. The container can also be adjusted in height which will reduce the cavity where the ashes or DNA are kept, before the bottom cap is secured, to provide an air and water tight seal to insure the safety and integrity of the enclosed material. This will allow the completed container to accent and blend better with its other jewelry component, or in the case of standing alone as an independent piece of jewelry, the ability to lay flatter to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Gary Miraldi
  • Publication number: 20120227227
    Abstract: Disclosed is a single unit crematory urn in the shape of a sports article within which cremated remains of humans or pets are disposed. The article can be, for example, in the shape of a basketball, football, baseball, baseball bat, baseball glove, hockey puck, hockey stick, a helmet and the like. The urn has a substantially planar surface for securing to a flat surface. A base may optionally be utilized to secure the bottom of the article and retain it in an upright position. The article is a replica constructed out of substantially rigid polymeric material. The article may optionally be covered with a clear case to protect from the environment. The single unit has an opening, and removable closure, to allow the cremated remains to be placed within. The unit may be constructed with partition(s) for holding the cremated remains of more than one human or pet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: BAVARIAN INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Ralf Heckenbach
  • Patent number: 8247637
    Abstract: A mini pad is provided with a chilled skim milk additive which is useful for reducing vulvar inflammation and lowering the acidity of a female's vulva which result from vaginal secretions which leak onto the tissue of the vulva. The mini pad can be provided with a self-contained cooling component which can be frozen or, when compressed and ruptured, will lower the temperature of the mini pad to provide the soothing cold. The skim milk can be incorporated into the mini pad in several different ways. The mini pad is useful for soothing and healing vulvar irritation, and it is mobile and can be easily used during normal daily activities without any problems whatsoever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Femaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen M. Renzin, William Schmitt
  • Patent number: 8234762
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: Michel Larbrisseau
  • Publication number: 20120180275
    Abstract: A cremated remains memorial container including a box defining an upper box opening, a picture frame panel attached to the box such that a picture slot is defined between the picture frame panel, and a cover panel that is disposed in the picture slot and has an indented portion extending into the upper box opening. The cover panel is formed from an opaque material, and is slid into the picture slot after the cremated remains are inserted into the box, thereby obscuring the remains. A picture is then inserted in the remaining (residual) space between the cover panel and the picture frame through the picture slot opening. The indented portion of the cover panel engages with the inner edge of the upper box opening, whereby subsequent removal of the cover panel from the picture slot is resisted during removal/replacement of the picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Mark L. Kocir
  • Patent number: 8196274
    Abstract: Disclosed is a single unit crematory urn in the shape of a sports article wherein cremated remains of humans or pets are disposed within the sports shaped article. The article can be, for example, in the shape of a basketball, football, baseball, baseball bat, baseball glove, hockey puck, hockey stick, bowling ball, bowling pin, and the like. Any sports article having a hollow center is suitable for this invention. A base is optionally utilized to secure the bottom of the sports shaped article and retain in an upright position. The article is a replica constructed out of substantially rigid polymeric material. The article may optionally be covered with a clear case to protect from the environment. The single unit has an opening, and removable closure, to allow the cremated remains to be placed therewithin. The unit may be constructed for holding the cremated remains of one or more human or pets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Bavarian Investment Group, LLC
    Inventor: Ralf Heckenbach
  • Patent number: 8182910
    Abstract: A tip-resistant sheet capable of preventing heavy and easily toppled structures such as tombstones and gravestones, memorial tablets, Buddhist images, furniture, refrigerators, pianos, heavy articles on four wheels, and furniture with thin legs from tipping over utilizes an elastic material that is characterized in that one or more types of spherical bodies, different from the elastic material, are embedded in the elastic material. The tip-resistant sheet is characterized in that the spherical bodies, different from the elastic material and having a diameter equal to or larger than the thickness of the elastic material, are used. The tip-resistant sheet can also utilize a composite material formed by laminating an elastic material onto a metal material and the spherical bodies, different from the elastic material and having a diameter equal to or larger than the thickness of the composite material, are placed against surface of the composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Kikuo Sugita
  • Publication number: 20120084952
    Abstract: A kit for transforming a cremation container into a casket for display comprises a frame and a canopy. The frame includes a head end section, a right side section, and a left side section. Moreover, each section has a top surface, a bottom surface and a continuous channel along the bottom surface. The frame seats over the cremation container such that the channel of the head end section receives a rim of an end panel of the cremation container, the channel of the right side section receives a rim of a right side panel of the cremation container and the channel of the left side section receives a rim of a left side panel of the cremation container. The canopy temporarily overlies at least a portion of the cremation container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventor: John Norman Hobstetter
  • Patent number: 8151420
    Abstract: The funeral vase statues include pre-cast statues or figurines and vases, the statues or figurines being interchangeably attached to or supported by the vases. The statues or figurines are lightweight and can be installed or removed easily from the vases. The vases may have bottom fastening members for attachment to a monument stone equipped with a complementary fastening system. Alternatively, the bottom fastening members may be directly attached to bottom of the statues or figurines so that the statues or figurines may be securely attached to the monument stone directly without a vase. A variety of statue/figurine designs are provided, and may include cultural and/or religious figures, symbols, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: Randy B. Randall
  • Patent number: 8146216
    Abstract: An urn for storage of ashes having a container and a lighting assembly. The container defines an internal chamber adapted for storage of ashes. The lighting assembly is fixed to the container and includes a hollow sleeve extending from the container, a light bulb socket mounted on an end of the sleeve, and electrical wiring having a first end connected to the light bulb socket and routed along a path within the sleeve, into the chamber and out of the chamber. A manual switch is included for controlling electricity flow to the light bulb socket. A second end of the electrical wiring terminates at an electrical plug adapted for connection to an electricity source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Craig Creager
  • Publication number: 20120060334
    Abstract: A cremation container foldable into a compact configuration for shipping comprises a bottom, a pair of side walls connected to the bottom, a pair of end walls connected to the bottom, and a lid removably positioned atop the pair of side walls and the pair of end walls. Each wall of the pair of side walls and each wall of the pair of end walls comprises an upper panel and a lower panel hingedly connected together. The upper panels of the pair of end walls are foldable downwardly toward the bottom, and the upper panels of the pair of side walls are foldable downwardly atop the upper panels of the pair of end walls to thereby compactly configure the container for shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Gesell, Nick Kaiser, Steve Pappas, Steven Pinkston
  • Publication number: 20120047699
    Abstract: An urn for storage of ashes having a container and a lighting assembly. The container defines an internal chamber adapted for storage of ashes. The lighting assembly is fixed to the container and includes a hollow sleeve extending from the container, a light bulb socket mounted on an end of the sleeve, and electrical wiring having a first end connected to the light bulb socket and routed along a path within the sleeve, into the chamber and out of the chamber. A manual switch is included for controlling electricity flow to the light bulb socket. A second end of the electrical wiring terminates at an electrical plug adapted for connection to an electricity source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventor: Craig Creager
  • Patent number: 8087132
    Abstract: A cremated remains containment vessel may include an outer shell including a base and sidewalls extending upwardly from the base. The sidewalls may be defined by a lower portion positioned adjacent the base and an upper portion positioned opposite the base. The outer shell may also include a plurality of interior walls extending upwardly from the base, interior the sidewalls, to define a plurality of compartments. The vessel may also include a top that is removeably connected to the upper portion of the sidewalls, and a pair of handles connected to the sidewalls of the outer shell to oppose one another. The vessel may further include a pair of grooves formed in a bottom portion of the base and aligned substantially parallel with one another. The vessel may still further include a liner carried by the outer shell adjacent an inner portion of the sidewalls and the base, and a data plate carried by a bottom portion of the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventors: George G. Forrest, Martha Elizabeth Rankin
  • Patent number: 8074329
    Abstract: A scatter urn adapted for the dispersal of cremains. A cremation urn with a scatter urn within it that can be easily removed. A cremation urn with a removable and replaceable panel(s) which allows for placement of an image, such as by laser engraving, on a removable panel, with a scatter urn within it. A cremation urn with a memorial photograph with a scatter urn within it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: James H. Roberts
  • Patent number: 8074328
    Abstract: An urn with one or more removable and replaceable panels which allow 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 with an extended base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: James H. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20110283497
    Abstract: Complementary broken heart shaped urns for storing ashes of the deceased having multiple chambers in an upper heart shaped portion as well is in a lower portion that also serves as the base whereby multiple cremated remains can be stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: ANTOINE ELHAJ
  • Patent number: 8046881
    Abstract: The present invention is a cremation urn and a system for retaining cremation remains, the invention comprising in one embodiment, a top shelf, a bottom shelf and a middle portion defining an artwork channel, recess or void between the top and bottom shelves. In another embodiment, the bottom shelf and the top shelf have a larger surface area than the middle portion so that both the top and bottom shelf protrude further out away from the middle portion. In this regard, the middle portion can then be defined to have a channel of surface space between the top and bottom shelves, so that optional ornamental designs or artwork can be variously, sequentially or randomly coupled to the middle portion's viewable surface area within the artwork channel, recess or void. In another embodiment, the top shelf has a top surface which is adapted to receive and retain optional ornamental designs or artwork.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventors: Eugenia L. Johnson, Darrell W. Johnson, James A. Arias
  • Publication number: 20110209316
    Abstract: An urn with one or more removable and replaceable panels which allow 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 with an extended base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventor: James H. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20110191993
    Abstract: A cremated remains containment vessel may include an outer shell including a base and sidewalls extending upwardly from the base. The sidewalls may be defined by a lower portion positioned adjacent the base and an upper portion positioned opposite the base. The outer shell may also include a plurality of interior walls extending upwardly from the base, interior the sidewalls, to define a plurality of compartments. The vessel may also include a top that is removeably connected to the upper portion of the sidewalls, and a pair of handles connected to the sidewalls of the outer shell to oppose one another. The vessel may further include a pair of grooves formed in a bottom portion of the base and aligned substantially parallel with one another. The vessel may still further include a liner carried by the outer shell adjacent an inner portion of the sidewalls and the base, and a data plate carried by a bottom portion of the top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: George G. Forrest, Martha Elizabeth Rankin
  • Patent number: 7987564
    Abstract: The invention relates to an urn column, consisting of a segment (0) with a hollow body (1) which serves to receive and store a plurality of urn capsules (2). The urn capsules (2) are wrapped in urn carrier bags (3) with vertically adjustable carrying straps (4), and inserted into the upper cavity opening (5), suspended one above the other, extending from the bottom up. In so doing, each urn carrier bag (3), filled with the urn capsule (2), is fastened with vertically adjustable carrying straps (4) to the upper suspension annulus (6) and fixed in its particular position in the hollow body (1) of the urn column. The suspension annulus (6) is firmly connected to the upper cavity opening (5) of the urn column and both are covered with a cover (7) in any desired form. On the urn column surface the marking (8) of the urn column contents is provided by means of a suspension apparatus (9) which permits the attachment of flower vase holders (10) and grave candle holders (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventor: Stefan Leeder
  • Publication number: 20110154748
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: MATTHEWS RESOURCES, INC.
    Inventors: Charles T. Young, Kenneth B. Bridgeman
  • Publication number: 20110154626
    Abstract: A process for making a personalized container, such as an urn for ashes, a temporary coffin, or a box for memorabilia, that includes the steps of receiving instructions specifying a personalized panel to be disposed on the container; and disposing the personalized panel, typically by digital ink-jet printing, on a web such as paper, paperboard, film, laminate, or some combination thereof, in accordance with the received instructions. Generally the web, when printed, is continuous, and moving. In subsequent unit operations, the web is separated into web portions, each web portion comprising a personalized panel, with the web portion converted into a personalized container. The personalized container may employ other cues to help evoke memories of one absent, such as a recorded voice, or scent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas William VanDenBogart
  • Publication number: 20110146037
    Abstract: A sealed crematory urn is disclosed that can be sealed internally and externally for moisture and built from a natural material that enables a side and face to be matched or front faces of multiple urns to be matched with the natural pattern of the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Alfred J. Gomes
  • Publication number: 20110126480
    Abstract: A cinerary urn cabinet is provided, which displays a complete view of a picture to provide an additional function of serving as a museum of fine art to a cinerarium and thus eliminate the poor impression of being dull and gloomy and hindering a visitor from willingly entering a traditional cinerarium. The cinerary urn cabinet includes a plurality of urn storage cells arranged in both horizontal rows and vertical columns to form a continuous wall. Each cell has a front panel on which a portion of a complete view of a picture is formed, so that the front panels of the cells collectively form a wall surface of the cabinet that shows the complete view of the picture, making visitors feel as if they were staying in a museum of fine art and enjoying the master pieces of artists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: GUANG-TSANN TSAO
  • Patent number: 7950117
    Abstract: A complementary pair of broken heart shaped urn pendants, each having an access port, magnet, jagged inner surface, curved outer surface, clasp, front vertical wall, and rear vertical wall, and means for removably securing the pair together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: Antoine Elhaj
  • Patent number: 7950118
    Abstract: A memorial urn assembly for comingling remains from two containers includes a pair of containers such that each of the containers includes a perimeter wall defining an interior. The perimeter wall has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The perimeter wall of one of the containers has a mating area configured to engage with a mating area of another one of the containers. The containers are couplable together so that the interior of one of the assemblies is in fluid communication with the interior of another one of the assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: Pamela M. Fumo
  • Patent number: 7937814
    Abstract: Provided herewith is an apparatus and means for interning a plurality of cremated remains and their accompanying urns in a single columbarium such that the ashes and urns are inaccessible once they are interned. The apparatus comprises a plurality of vertically stacked slanted trays for retaining the urns and a telescoping cylinder with built in ramps. The telescoping cylinder is raised in the columbarium, the urn placed in a ramp in the cylinder and the cylinder lowered back into the columbarium. The cylinder is then rotated and the urn rolls by gravitational force onto the tray for permanent storage. A storage container is available to store DNA or other memorabilia of the deceased that is accessible at a future date. There is a ring binder type structure on the top of the columbarium to inscribe or attached the deceased individual's particulars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: Troy D. Voit
  • Publication number: 20110099778
    Abstract: The present invention is a cremation urn and a system for retaining cremation remains, the invention comprising in one embodiment, a top shelf, a bottom shelf and a middle portion defining an artwork channel, recess or void between the top and bottom shelves. In another embodiment, the bottom shelf and the top shelf have a larger surface area than the middle portion so that both the top and bottom shelf protrude further out away from the middle portion. In this regard, the middle portion can then be defined to have a channel of surface space between the top and bottom shelves, so that optional ornamental designs or artwork can be variously, sequentially or randomly coupled to the middle portion's viewable surface area within the artwork channel, recess or void. In another embodiment, the top shelf has a top surface which is adapted to receive and retain optional ornamental designs or artwork.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Eugenia L. Johnson, Darrell W. Johnson, James A. Arias
  • Patent number: 7934298
    Abstract: A book-shaped or rectangular container for the cremated remains or belongings of a deceased individual, that may be placed on a bookshelf. A picture of the decedent, and/or a written description of him or her and his or her life may appear on or be stored within the container. Public or private libraries may have bookshelves holding the containers, as an alternative to traditional tombs and cemeteries. The containers are hermetically sealed if they contain ashes of the deceased. The pictures and/or written descriptions may be permanently bonded on or removably retained to the surface of the container, or stored in a memory card. The containers may be used for the memorialization of pets as well as people.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: Nasser Ghazvini
  • Publication number: 20110078882
    Abstract: A casket ornament display comprises a shadow box comprising opposed side walls, opposed end walls, a back wall, and a transparent pane front, a casket ornament including a fastener adapted to removably secure the ornament to a casket, the casket ornament attached to the back wall of the shadow box via the fastener, and indicia attached to the shadow box identifying a deceased to be memorialized, the ornament being either a) one that was removed from the casket in which the deceased was displayed, or b) one that is substantially identical to an ornament that was secured to the casket in which the deceased was displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Wessel
  • Publication number: 20110067212
    Abstract: A casket having provision for displaying a photograph, the photograph having a pair of opposite side edges, comprises a casket shell adapted to receive the remains of a deceased and having a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls, and a bottom wall, a casket cap closable on the casket shell, the cap including a dish assembly mounted to an underside thereof, the dish assembly including a cap panel, the cap panel including at least one pair of opposed retention members sized and configured to receive and retain the pair of opposite side edges of the photograph for display of the photograph when the cap is in an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Edward Drew, Christopher M. Wessel
  • Publication number: 20110068068
    Abstract: A display for a casket selection room comprises a base, a first display portion mounted to the base, a plurality of casket portions representing a plurality of casket choices from which a customer may select mounted to the first display portion, a second display portion mounted to the first display portion, and a plurality of casket ornaments representing a plurality of ornament choices from which the customer may select mounted to the second display portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David Bowers, Jane J. Browe, Kevin R. Buchler
  • Patent number: 7904998
    Abstract: A casket and memorialization accessory combination comprises a casket comprising a casket shell having a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls and a casket lid closable on the casket shell, a decorative ornament, and a planter adapted to receive a plant therein. The casket shell and ornament are configured such that the ornament is removably attachable to the casket shell. The planter and ornament are configured such that the ornament is attachable to the planter. The ornament can be removed from the casket in which a deceased was displayed for viewing and attached to the planter so that the planter and ornament can be presented to a loved one of the deceased as a memorial to the deceased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jancy A. Motz, Ilija Rojdev
  • Patent number: 7900326
    Abstract: A coffin with a removable 2 piece cover that accommodates bodies of differing lengths having, within an enclosure, a 2 piece platform that adjusts so as to allow the body to form a v-shape by bending the body at the hip whereby the longitudinal length of the body can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Antoine Elhaj
  • Publication number: 20110047893
    Abstract: A data enhanced tombstone contains audio, video, or text of the deceased and means to communicate to an electronic user device reproducing the audio and visual images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Enio Iezza
  • Patent number: 7877847
    Abstract: A synthetic biometric cremation identification system for use in cremation and burial processes of a deceased individual and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of synthetic biometric tokens include a cremation compatible material that is suitable for mechanical pulverization. A synthetic biometric identifier is integrated with each of the synthetic biometric tokens, which may be placed with the deceased individual at any stage during the cremation and burial process to provide, via instrumentation, continuous and integrated positive identification of the deceased individual, bone fragments, and/or granulated particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Michael A. Bills
  • Patent number: 7874050
    Abstract: A synthetic biometric article for use in a cremation process is disclosed. The synthetic biometric article comprises a body, which is to be placed with a deceased individual, including a cremation compatible material that is suitable for mechanical pulverization. At least one synthetic biometric is integrated into the cremation compatible material in order to provide for continuous positive identification of the deceased individual during the cremation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventor: Michael A. Bills
  • Publication number: 20110005048
    Abstract: A cremation urn includes a base and a lid. The base has a wall defining an opening through the wall. The wall has an internal surface and an external surface. The wall defines a rim. The lid includes a cover for engagement with the base and an integral catch. The catch includes a protrusion extending from the cover and sized to fit into the opening to selectively secure the lid to the base. The protrusion includes a wall engaging surface for engaging the wall and an external surface extending from the wall engaging surface in a direction opposed to the cover, the wall engaging surface having a width less than a length of the external surface in a direction opposed to the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: VANDOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gerald Davis, Gary L. Cox
  • Patent number: 7866013
    Abstract: A new type of urn has an inlet opening for water and an opening for the discharge of the water with powdery mortal remains, the opening being situated lower than the inlet opening. Ashes are introduced in the urn, for instance, in the form of a body comprising powdery mortal remains (ashes) and a binder, where the binder is selected from a water-soluble binder and an agent that disintegrates under the influence of water. The mortal remains are introduced into the earth under the influence of (rain) water. The invention also relates to a method for making such a body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Wouter Klaas Jan Laurens
  • Publication number: 20110000058
    Abstract: A tray comprising a hollow body for placement within or beneath a coffin for collecting and/or treating decomposition fluids from a corpse within said hollow body, wherein said tray comprises an upper wall and a lower wall defining at least one closed chamber therebetween, said upper wall being provided with at least one drainage aperture in an upper surface through which fluid collected on said outer surface of the upper wall can pass into said at least one closed chamber to be retained and/or treated therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventor: David Spiers
  • Patent number: 7861385
    Abstract: A perpetual memorial or legacy card comprised of polycarbonate card having a small quantity of human cremains sealed within said card, and furthermore having graphical and textual material on the front and rear faces of the card, that can be carried in a pocket or wallet, with the card serving as a remembrance of the deceased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20100313395
    Abstract: Disclosed is a single unit crematory urn in the shape of a sports article wherein cremated remains of humans or pets are disposed within the sports shaped article. The article can be, for example, in the shape of a basketball, football, baseball, baseball bat, baseball glove, hockey puck, hockey stick, bowling ball, bowling pin, and the like. Any sports article having a hollow center is suitable for this invention. A base is optionally utilized to secure the bottom of the sports shaped article and retain in an upright position. The article is a replica constructed out of substantially rigid polymeric material. The article may optionally be covered with a clear case to protect from the environment. The single unit has an opening, and removable closure, to allow the cremated remains to be placed therewithin. The unit may be constructed for holding the cremated remains of one or more human or pets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Bavarian Investment Group, LLC
    Inventor: Ralf Heckenbach
  • Publication number: 20100287749
    Abstract: A casket and memorialization accessory combination comprises a casket comprising a casket shell having a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls and a casket lid closable on the casket shell, a decorative ornament comprising a digital image display device, and a keepsake box adapted to receive keepsake items therein. The casket shell and ornament are configured such that the ornament is removably attachable to the casket shell. The keepsake box and ornament are configured such that the ornament is attachable to the keepsake box. The ornament can be removed from the casket in which a deceased was displayed for viewing and attached to the keepsake box so that the keepsake box and ornament can be presented to a loved one of the deceased as a memorial to the deceased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Ilija Rojdev
  • Publication number: 20100287750
    Abstract: The funeral vase statues include pre-cast statues or figurines and vases, the statues or figurines being interchangeably attached to or supported by the vases. The statues or figurines are lightweight and can be installed or removed easily from the vases. The vases may have bottom fastening members for attachment to a monument stone equipped with a complementary fastening system. Alternatively, the bottom fastening members may be directly attached to bottom of the statues or figurines so that the statues or figurines may be securely attached to the monument stone directly without a vase. A variety of statue/figurine designs are provided, and may include cultural and/or religious figures, symbols, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: Randy B. Randall
  • Publication number: 20100275529
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: MATTHEWS RESOURCES, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth B. Bridgemen, Charles T. Young
  • Publication number: 20100269316
    Abstract: A scatter urn adapted for the dispersal of cremains. A cremation urn with a scatter urn within it that can be easily removed. A cremation urn with a removable and replaceable panel(s) which allows for placement of an image, such as by laser engraving, on a removable panel, with a scatter urn within it. A cremation urn with a memorial photograph with a scatter urn within it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: JAMES H. ROBERTS
  • Patent number: 7805819
    Abstract: A steamatory is used to prepare a body for burial. A stainless steel cylindrical vessel is supported by a brace, and has a door at a first end of the cylinder for entry and exit of the body. The vessel includes a chamber having dimensions of four feet in diameter by ten feet in length to accommodate a body weight up to 400 lbs. A plurality of wire mesh layers provide a support structure of the body. The plurality of wire mesh layers is disposed on rollers and capable of sliding independently in and out of the chamber through the door. The plurality of wire mesh layers has graduating sizes of mesh openings from 0.5 inches to 0.125 inches and 2.0 inches of clearance between each of the plurality of wire mesh layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Kunani Nihipali
  • Patent number: 7793393
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventor: James H. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20100212355
    Abstract: A complementary pair of broken heart shaped urn pendants, each having an access port, magnet, jagged inner surface, curved outer surface, clasp, front vertical wall, and rear vertical wall, and means for removably securing the pair together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Antoine Elhaj