Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
027001000 | MISCELLANEOUS | 71 |
20090007401 | Cremation Identification System and Method for Use of Same - 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. | 01-08-2009 |
20090013512 | STRUCTURES FOR CONNECTING CREMATION ASHES WITH LIVING BEINGS - A structure for connecting cremation ashes comprising a first vessel, a second vessel, first cremated remains, second cremated remains and a link. The first vessel holds the first cremated remains. The second vessel holds the second cremated remains. The link connects the first and second cremated remains. The link further connects the cremated remains to a living being when contact is made by the living being to the link. The structure is meant to provide a way for living beings to connect physically and spiritually with deceased loved ones. | 01-15-2009 |
20090013513 | Urn And A Method For Forming A Body That Comprises Powdery Mortal Remains - The invention relates to a new type of urn. According to the invention it concerns an urn with an inlet opening for water and an opening for the discharge of the water with the powdery mortal remains, said opening being situated lower than the inlet opening. The 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. | 01-15-2009 |
20090025194 | REPRESENTATIVE STORAGE DEVICE FOR A DECEASED ANIMAL - A container for housing an urn. The container comprises a body section and a representative covering which is disposed over the body section. There is an opening in the body section wherein there is a cavity disposed in the body section. This cavity is for receiving an urn. Alternatively, there can be a body wherein the cavity that is lined with a lining for housing the cremated remains of an animal. The device can also further comprise a door for covering the opening, and wherein the opening can be selectively opened or closed to insert or remove the remains of the animal. Other embodiments for an opening can include a zipper, or a draw string type opening. | 01-29-2009 |
20090056090 | MEMORIAL ARTICLE AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a memorial article selected from the group consisting of a cremation urn, a rosette, a vase ring, a plaque, a pedestal, and any combination thereof. The memorial articles are made from titanium or a titanium alloy, and anodized to a desirable color. The memorial article exhibits improved corrosion resistance and mechanical stability; and can be widely used in the funeral and death care industry. | 03-05-2009 |
20090077779 | Memorial objects incorporating cremation ash - A memorial object cast in a mold and formed of a concrete mix having up to about 50% sand, up to about 25% aggregate, up to about 25% cement, and water. In one embodiment of the invention cremation ash is incorporated in the mix up to about 60% of the mix, with the percentage of at least one of the other ingredients, preferably sand and/or aggregate, being reduced corresponding to the amount of cremation ash added. In another embodiment, a cavity is formed in the object for receiving and holding a separate container holding cremation ashes. Various additives can be added to the mix, either alone or in combination, including an accelerator, an air entrainer, a plasticizer, and glass fibers. One or more of a motion detector, voice-activated recording, water effects and/or an illumination device can be mounted in the object. | 03-26-2009 |
20090089988 | Structures for connecting cremation ashes with living beings - A structure for connecting cremation ashes comprising a first vessel, a second vessel, first cremated remains, second cremated remains and a link. The first vessel holds the first cremated remains. The second vessel holds the second cremated remains. The link connects the first and second cremated remains. The link further connects the cremated remains to a living being when contact is made by the living being to the link. The structure is meant to provide a way for living beings to connect physically and spiritually with deceased loved ones. | 04-09-2009 |
20090199376 | Modular Columbarium System - A modular columbarium system comprised of modular niche units each having a plurality of urn niches defined therein, wherein adjacent modular niche units are secured to one utilizing an interlocking system that provides alignment and stabilization of the units. The columbarium system is a modular design which facilitates the easy relocation of the modular niche units and the redesign of the columbarium system. The interlocking system connects the modules of the columbarium system to one another to enable easy expansion of the system without diminishing its stability. The modular niche units can also be used with existing columbarium systems. Memorial plates of various sizes are provided to cover the niche openings such that couples or family members can be grouped together under one memorial plate. | 08-13-2009 |
20090241308 | Dressing Table Skirt - A dressing table skirt has a tabletop portion that is sized to fit over a dressing table and a drape portion covering the sides and legs of the dressing table. The drape portion is attached to the perimeter of the tabletop portion. The tabletop portion of the skirt may have one or more anti-skid pieces that come in contact with the dressing table. A continuous slit is provided in the tabletop portion and drape portion of the dressing table skirt. The slit includes a keyhole shape on the tabletop portion that is bulbous and forms into a narrow channel. One or more fasteners may hold the slit or expanded slit together. The drape portion may also have one or more fasteners found at the bottom edge positioned to couple the drape portion to the dressing table. | 10-01-2009 |
20090260203 | CADAVER BAG FOR ANIMALS - A device for transporting animal carcasses, that includes a flexible, durable material, wherein flexible, durable material further includes at least two layers bound to one another, wherein a cavity has been formed at a predetermined location between the layers for receiving an animal carcass, and wherein an opening has been formed in one of the layers for accessing the cavity formed between the layers; and means for sealing the opening formed in one of the layers after an animal carcass has been placed in the cavity formed between the two layers. | 10-22-2009 |
20090293244 | MEMORIAL URN - A memorial container for storage of crematory remains is disclosed. A body having an opening and a panel attachable to the opening by fasteners and mounting blocks is provided. A gasket material is affixed to the perimeter of the opening or the panel to create a seal upon closure. Supports are provided to permit the container to be displayed on a variety of irregular or unlevel surfaces. Designs and memorabilia may be displayed on various outer surfaces of the container and may be created by a variety of methods, including engraving. | 12-03-2009 |
20100011549 | COMBINED URN AND MEMORABILIA DISPLAY - An apparatus for multiple storage functions comprising a first portion having walls defining a first cavity for storage, the first portion having an opening into the first cavity which is closeable by a first cover. A second portion defining a second cavity with an opening closeable by a second cover, the second cover having at least a portion of light transmissive material for viewing into the second cavity. | 01-21-2010 |
20100043187 | Multi-component funeral urn structure - A funeral urn formed of a plurality of component urns adapted to engage with each other in a cooperative engagement. The urn structure formed of the engaged component urns has a first visual appearance. Each of the component urns, when not cooperatively engaged with another component urn, has a second visual appearance distinct from the first visual appearance of the urn structure. Cooperative engagement of all of the component urns to form the urn structure provides a visual cue to viewers of the formed urn structure, that all of a plurality of individuals whose ashes are held in the component urns are deceased such as with an urn structure formed of two component urns housing the ashes of a deceased husband and wife. | 02-25-2010 |
20100058565 | URN with interchangeable decorative panels - 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. | 03-11-2010 |
20100077577 | Casket and Memorialization Accessory - 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 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. | 04-01-2010 |
20100077578 | Casket and Memorialization Accessory - 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. | 04-01-2010 |
20100101062 | COMBINATION STRUCTURE OF AN URN FOR PETS' CREMATE REMAINS - A combination structure of a cinerary urn comprises an inner jug, an outer jug and locking keys. The outer jug can be separated. The inner jug can be put into the separated outer jug and the separated outer jug can be closed by means of several locking keys so as to achieve the object of easily getting access to and encapsulating the bone ash. | 04-29-2010 |
20100101063 | COMBINATION STRUCTURE OF AN URN FOR PETS' CREMATE REMAINS - A combination structure of an urn for pets' cremate remains comprises an inner jug, an outer jug and locking keys. The outer jug can be separated. The inner jug can be put into the separated outer jug and the separated outer jug can be closed by means of several locking keys so as to achieve the object of easily getting access to and encapsulating the bone ash. | 04-29-2010 |
20100139060 | Urn column - The invention relates to an urn column, consisting of a segment ( | 06-10-2010 |
20100146750 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING POST-BURIAL AUDIO COMMUNICATIONS IN A BURIAL CASKET - An apparatus and method for generating post-burial audio communications from surviving friends and loved ones in a casket by providing a burial casket, and providing an electronic audio communication system for placement in said casket to automatically electronically generate post-burial communications in said casket. The burial casket is thus adapted with an audio message system containing electronically stored audio and music files that are automatically played in accordance with a programmed schedule thereby allowing surviving members means for communicating to the deceased for a period of time after burial. An electronic device having a data storage system for storing recorded audio, such as messages from family and friends, music, or any other suitable audio file is provided. A timing mechanism maintains track of the date, day, and time, to allow for the selective broadcast of audio content automatically in accordance with user programmed and selected scheduling. A battery power source provides electrical power for the system. The present invention thus provides surviving family and friends with a means of automatically communicating messages and sounds to the deceased after burial. | 06-17-2010 |
20100146751 | CASKET HAVING MEMORABILIA COMPARTMENT - A casket memorabilia compartment assembly adapted to couple to a casket to provide display and/or storage of pictures memorializing the deceased. The memorabilia compartment assembly comprises a panel mountable to the casket for swinging displacement between an inner hanging position within the casket and an outer hanging without the casket. The panel includes a display side exposed when in the outer hanging position. The display side includes a compartment for the display and/or storage of pictures. The outer surface of the compartment is transparent so as to view the pictures within the compartment. The memorabilia compartment assembly can be incorporated, into a big body and/or throw used during viewing of the deceased. | 06-17-2010 |
20100186206 | MINIATURE MEMORIALS - Miniature memorials are provided which are light in weight and of small size so as to be easily portable by hand, the memorials being inscribed with the name and vital dates of a deceased loved one and being readily positioned for prominent display in a place of honor for open viewing or moved to any selected location for keeping alive the memory of the deceased while displaying any one of miscellaneous items such as a cross, or a crucifix, or other religious, or military or national items intimately associated with the deceased. | 07-29-2010 |
20100186207 | Multi-Seal Casket - A casket or urn container having a multiple seal arrangement that provides for easy sealing and essentially permanent closure of the container. A redundant sealing system is provided to ensure that an initial seal breach does not allow the interchange of gases, solids, or liquids between the container and the external environment. | 07-29-2010 |
20100199476 | Memorial with cremains - The memorial with cremains provides a transparent or translucent glass memorial containing the cremains of the deceased with an article(s) of significance to the deceased and/or family and descendents. A method of forming the memorial comprises melting the glass to at least a plastic consistency, mixing the cremains therein, adding the article(s) of significance either in its entirety or disintegrated, optionally adding an inscribed placard within the molten glass, forming the glass to the desired shape, cooling the glass, and adding an inscription directly to the glass or separate placard if not included within the glass earlier. The glass may comprise or contain glass from another article favored by the deceased, e.g., a wine glass or bottle from a favorite beverage, etc. The article included therein may survive in its solid state or may be melted and fused with the glass, depending upon its melting point relative to the glass. | 08-12-2010 |
20100212123 | Broken Heart Shaped Coffin - 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. | 08-26-2010 |
20100212124 | FISHING LURE URN AND METHOD OF MEMORIALIZING A FISHING ENTHUSIAST - Provided herein are urns for receipt and storage of the cremated remains of a deceased person, such as a fisherman, the urns having the shape of a fishing lure, and a method of memorializing a deceased person within such an urn. Each urn includes a hollow body having an opening therein, the opening being fitted with a closure device, such as a plug, cap, or slidable door. The present urns permit the surviving relative or friend to cherish the memories of the deceased and to honor the deceased's interests by storing his cremated remains in a urn configured to resemble a fishing lure and by displaying the urn in a stand, a holder, or a shadow box. The urn, stand, or shadow box may be engraved or labeled with the name or initials, birth and death dates or years, or other information about, or messages honoring, the deceased fisherman. | 08-26-2010 |
20100269316 | SCATTER URN AND CREMATION URN CONTAINING SAME - 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. | 10-28-2010 |
20100287749 | Casket and Memorialization Accessory - 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. | 11-18-2010 |
20100287750 | Funeral vase statues - 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. | 11-18-2010 |
20100313395 | Urns in the shape of sports articles - 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. | 12-16-2010 |
20110000058 | Tray for Collecting and/or Treating Decomposition Fluids from a Corpse - 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. | 01-06-2011 |
20110005048 | Urn with Latch - 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. | 01-13-2011 |
20110067212 | Memorialization Casket - 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. | 03-24-2011 |
20110078882 | Personalized Casket Ornament Display Shadow Box - 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. | 04-07-2011 |
20110099778 | Cremation urn, kit and system for retaining cremation remains - 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. In another embodiment, the artwork recess formed in the urn is covered by a protective sheet which is preferably transparent in nature, to thereby substantially or permanently encapsulate any artwork within the recess for viewing. An optional rotatable base for the urn is also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
20110146037 | SEALED CREMATORY URN - 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. | 06-23-2011 |
20110154626 | Personalized Container - 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. | 06-30-2011 |
20110191993 | VESSEL FOR INTERRING CREMATED REMAINS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - 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. The vessel may also include a frame member carried by an outer portion of the sidewalls. Contact between the top and the outer shell may form an airtight or watertight seal. | 08-11-2011 |
20110209316 | Urn With Front And Rear Interchangeable Decorative Panels - 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. | 09-01-2011 |
20110283497 | Broken Heart Shaped Urn - 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. | 11-24-2011 |
20120060334 | CREMATION CONTAINER - 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. | 03-15-2012 |
20120084952 | TRANSFORMATION OF A CREMATION CONTAINER FOR DISPLAY - 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. | 04-12-2012 |
20120180275 | Cremated Remains Memorial Container With Picture Frame - 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. | 07-19-2012 |
20120227227 | URNS IN THE SHAPE OF SPORTS ARTICLES - 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. | 09-13-2012 |
20120266423 | CASKET ORNAMENT ATTACHMENT MECHANISM - A casket comprises a casket shell, a casket lid closeable on the shell, a mounting plate mounted to the shell, the plate including at least one keyhole groove therein, a medallion casket ornament having a rear side, the ornament including at least one magnet mounted on the rear side, and a magnetic adapter plate having a rear side, the adapter plate including at least one fastener with a head thereon mounted on the rear side, the adapter plate removably secured to the shell by inserting the head of the fastener in the keyhole groove in the mounting plate and seating the head of the fastener in the keyhole groove, the casket ornament removably secured to the shell by positioning the at least one magnet of the ornament on the adapter plate. | 10-25-2012 |
20120266424 | Ornamental Urn - An ornamental keepsake urn for storing and displaying the remains of a loved one or pet during the holidays, such as from a Christmas tree or year round. The ornamental urn generally includes an upper member and a lower member. The upper member and lower member are generally removably connected to each other to form a unitary structure for storing cremated remains. The combined ornamental urn will generally have an egg-shaped appearance. The upper member will generally include a mounting assembly such as an eyelet or other structure for suspending the present invention from an object such as a tree. Both the upper and lower members will each have hollowed-out cavities within which the cremated remains will be stored. The upper and lower members will each have threaded portions which engage with each other to combine the two members to form the unitary egg-shaped ornament structure. | 10-25-2012 |
20120317765 | COMMEMORATIVE URN DISPLAY DEVICE - An urn display device for commemorating and honoring a deceased individual. The device features an urn body formed of substantially transparent material. Cavities forming indicia viewable through the urn body are formed and can include one or a combination of an image, text, or a facial depiction of the deceased, or combination thereof, as a means to employ customized indicia on the urn body to honor said deceased. The media to enhance viewing ability of the indicia includes or is supplemented by the deceased's ashes. | 12-20-2012 |
20130086779 | DISPLAY FOR URN OR CASKET - A cremation urn display has a floor, a top, and a perimeter sidewall. A viewable portion on the top or sidewall includes fasteners upon which a memorial display is surface mounted. The display includes a mounted butterfly fixed in a container having a viewable display panel. No recess need be formed in the top or sidewall to accommodate mounting of the display. The display is removable from the urn, and contains a sealable capsule for retaining a portion of cremated remains. | 04-11-2013 |
20130117977 | MEMORIAL PRODUCT INCLUDING CREMATION REMAINS - A memorial product is presently disclosed that includes a glass structure having a first helix of cremation remains and a second helix of a second material, wherein the helix of the cremation remains and the helix of the second material are intertwined to form a double helix in the glass structure. In some embodiments, the second material is additional cremation remains or a colored material selected to correspond to the deceased represented by the cremation remains. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a memorial product including forming a first portion of molten glass into a substantially cylindrical shape having an exterior surface, applying cremation remains on a first portion of the exterior surface, applying a second material on a second portion of the exterior surface, and gathering a second portion of molten glass over the first portion of molten glass to encase the cremation remains and the second material. | 05-16-2013 |
20130152348 | Method for Permanently Sealing Animal Cremains (Ashes) in Capsule imbedded within Plush Receptacle - Method of permanently sealing cremains of pet in a clear material (nonvolatile, organic substance, consisting of amorphous mixtures of carboxylic acids or similar substance), with a tag or label showing the animal's name, birth and death dates, as well as family (owner) name and possibly a small photo of the deceased animal (herein known as the “capsule”). The capsule can be made in varying sizes, depending on the amount of cremains. The completed capsule will be unbreakable, completely sealed and cannot be reversed once molded and cured. This will serve to ensure the cremains will never be in danger of being scattered or spilled due to mishandling or accident. This capsule is then imbedded in a plush receptacle, which can be in the likeness of the deceased animal or any other form available, such as a dragon, unicorn or teddy bear. | 06-20-2013 |
20130185907 | Funeral urn system and method of using same - A funeral urn system comprising: a funeral urn defining an urn proximal attachment and a substantially opposed urn distal attachment, the funeral urn including an urn body defining an ashes receiving cavity and an urn aperture leading into the ashes receiving cavity, the funeral urn also including an urn cap selectively securable to the urn body in register with the urn aperture to seal the ashes receiving cavity; and a spear head cap, the spear head cap defining a cap proximal attachment and a substantially opposed cap distal end section tapering in a direction leading away from the cap proximal attachment. The urn proximal and distal attachments are configured and sized to be selectively attachable respectively to the urn distal and proximal attachments of another urn similar to the funeral urn. The urn distal attachment is configured and sized to be selectively attachable to the cap proximal attachment. | 07-25-2013 |
20130212847 | Container for a Cemetery Mausoleum for Inurnment of Cremated Remains and designed to occupy a cavity between a sealed Crypt and its Decorative Facing - This inurnment container (urn) for cremated remains is designed for use in a Cemetery mausoleum and to occupy the cavity between a sealed Crypt and its decorative facing. The depth of this container and the design to fit this limited available space within the cavity will allow the use of previously unutilized space for the interment of the cremated remains immediately adjacent to an occupied Crypt without the necessity of disturbing the sealed Crypt. | 08-22-2013 |
20130305502 | COLLAPSIBLE FLORAL PLAQUE FOR CASKET AND/OR HEADSTONE AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - A collapsible plaque for holding floral objects and methods of production and use thereof are disclosed. The collapsible plaque may be used with a casket and/or headstone for display of a floral object thereon. | 11-21-2013 |
20130312235 | CREMAINS CONTAINMENT DEVICE - 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. | 11-28-2013 |
20140013554 | Products made from biomass and method of making the same - A product comprises a combination of a plurality of recovered materials, wherein an interaction between biomass and at least one fluid provides the plurality of recovered materials, and at least one precursor material. | 01-16-2014 |
20140041168 | FUNERAL URN WITH INDEPENDENT AND SECURED ATTACHED COMPARTMENTS - A funerary urn includes a receptacle ( | 02-13-2014 |
20140041169 | AERIAL DISPOSAL AND DISPERSAL OF CREMATED REMAINS GOING OUT WITH A BANG - An aerial disposal and dispersal of cremated remains device is presented. It is used to spread the remains of loved ones over a desired area. The device comprises a canister and a mortar, the canister being cylindrical in shape having cardboard walls, the canister further containing an igniter and burster charge in an inner cardboard tube, such inner tube being fitted with an upper cap, the mortar being cylindrical in shape with steel walls, the mortar further comprising a lifting charge which sits below an obturator disc, the obturator disc having a hole in the center, the canister fitting inside the mortar such that the canister's igniter sits atop the hole in the obturator disc. At least one device is fitted to a horizontal member to launch remains from any location. | 02-13-2014 |
20140047683 | CONTAINER SYSTEM FOR STORING REMAINS - A container system for storing remains is provided, including a rigid storage vessel defining an inner chamber for receiving remains. The system includes at least one display frame member outside the rigid storage vessel for displaying information, such as a picture. A cap is provided proximate the storage vessel, wherein the cap defines at least one storage area for receiving an object. | 02-20-2014 |
20140047684 | CREMATION URN WITH DECORATIVE APPLIQUE APPLIED THERETO - A cremation urn comprises a container that has a lower end and an upper end, and that is sized and configured to receive therein cremation remains of a deceased. An access cover is removably secured on the lower end of the container providing access to an interior of the container. A receptacle is located on the upper end of the container and has a bottom wall and an upstanding side wall extending peripherally around the bottom wall. An appliqué is secured in the receptacle. | 02-20-2014 |
20140150224 | Themed Cemetery - An improved cemetery experience whereby the cemetery and accompanying facilities may celebrate and demonstrate the passion and hobbies of the deceased individual. The contemplated themed cemetery may be a stand-alone cemetery that celebrates a common passion of a plurality of individuals, yet still maintains the traditional burial and memorialization process. The themed cemetery may take a specific event, or commonly understood and loved location and memorialize that location in the theme of a cemetery where those with that common interest and enjoyment of the commonly understood location may desire to be buried. The cemetery would closely resemble both visually, and physically a replica of the theme being celebrated and may provide space for the deceased while still providing adequate income and revenue in the way of advertising for the operator. | 06-05-2014 |
20140182096 | Hanging Memorial - A hanging memorial for displaying pictures and ashes of the deceased, and storing keepsakes. The hanging memorial includes a frame and an urn; the urn being integrated into the frame. A lateral wall and a front panel of the frame define a storage volume in which keepsakes can be placed. Alternatively an internal storage box can define the storage volume. The frame further includes a frame insert that can be configured to display a physical painting or photograph, or configured to display digital pictures. The urn is removably attached or pivotally connected to the frame by an at least one bracket, such that the contents of the urn are readily accessible. The hanging memorial may further include a niche about which the at least one bracket is positioned and into which the urn is positioned. Alternative support mechanism may also be used in place of the at least one bracket. | 07-03-2014 |
20140250645 | Acrylic urn vault - The sealing acrylic urn vault of the invention includes a generally square sheet of ⅝″ cast acrylic serving as the base and a generally square top portion which will have four adjacent side walls bonded to its edges and protruding downward. Each opposing side wall will be bonded length-wise to each adjoining side, creating a seamless cast acrylic box, open at the bottom, that lowers onto the acrylic base. Attached to the base are four 0.625″ tall ⅝″ thick acrylic guide rails, bonded equidistant from the outside base edge on all four sides of the base. This “railing system” is the fastening guide for the acrylic top portion which lowers onto the base with the inside of the four side walls bonded with the outside edges of the four guide rails. | 09-11-2014 |
20140359982 | CONTAINER FOR CREMATED REMAINS - A container for containing cremated remains is provided herein. The container provided herein is suitable for use as a clutch or point cover for a motorcycle. | 12-11-2014 |
20150013123 | MEMORIAL URN - A memorial urn includes a central core having at least one vessel stored therein, the vessel functioning to house and identify cremated remains. A plurality of commemoratory items are secured to the central core and a protective outer shell having a plurality of indicia are secured around the core and commemoratory items. A candleholder is positioned onto the outer coating and functions to receive any number of conventional candles. | 01-15-2015 |
20150013124 | Urn Vault - An urn vault includes a base and a top portion which has one or more side walls, wherein the side walls protrude downward. Each opposing side wall is bonded length-wise to each adjoining side or to itself, creating a seamless cast top portion open at the bottom that lowers onto the base. Attached to the base are guide rails, bonded equidistant from the outside base edge on all sides of the base. This “rail system” is the fastening guide for the top portion which lowers onto the base, wherein the inside of the side walls interact with the outside edges of the four guide rails. In certain embodiments, the urn vault may be comprised of one or a combination of polymers. A system and method are further included. | 01-15-2015 |
20150020354 | Themed Cemetery Systems and Methods - An improved cemetery experience whereby the cemetery and accompanying facilities may celebrate and demonstrate the passion and hobbies of the deceased individual, such as a love of sports. The contemplated themed cemetery may be a stand-alone cemetery that celebrates a common passion of a plurality of individuals, yet still maintains the traditional burial and memorialization process. The themed cemetery memorializes a specific event or a loved location and provides enjoyment to individuals having a common interest with an opportunity for burial and/or memorial with a common theme. The themed cemetery comprises a visual and physical replica of a venue, such as a sporting facility, e.g., the Los Angeles Sports Arena, the Los Angeles Coliseum, Angel Stadium, Wimbledon, and the like. The themed cemetery is configured to providing space for the deceased while also providing income and revenue by way of advertising for the cemetery operator. | 01-22-2015 |
20150128390 | Container for a Cemetery Mausoleum for inurnment of Cremated Remains and designed to occupy a cavity between a sealed Crypt and its decorative facing. - This inurnment container (urn) for cremated remains is designed for use in a Cemetery Mausoleum and to occupy the cavity between a sealed Crypt and its decorative facing. The depth of this container and the design to fit the limited available space within the cavity will allow the use of previously unutilized space for the interment of the cremated remains immediately adjacent to an occupied Crypt without the necessity of disturbing the sealed Crypt. | 05-14-2015 |
20150128391 | MEMORIAL URN - A memorial urn includes a central core having at least one vessel stored therein, the vessel functioning to house and identify cremated remains. A protective outer shell having a one or more commemoratory items is positioned about the core. One or more lighted elements illuminates the outer body, and a candleholder is positioned onto the outer body. A base unit is removably secured to the bottom of the outer shell. | 05-14-2015 |
20160097213 | Urn Vault - An urn vault includes a base and a top portion which has one or more side walls, wherein the side walls protrude downward. Each opposing side wall is bonded length-wise to each adjoining side or to itself, creating a seamless cast top portion open at the bottom that lowers onto the base. Attached to the base are guide rails, bonded equidistant from the outside base edge on all sides of the base. This “rail system” is the fastening guide for the top portion which lowers onto the base, wherein the inside of the side walls interact with the outside edges of the four guide rails. In certain embodiments, the urn vault may be comprised of one or a combination of polymers. A system is further included. | 04-07-2016 |
20160250091 | MEMORIAL OBJECT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME | 09-01-2016 |
20220133574 | Memorial Internment Vessel - The present invention relates generally to the field of memorial or internment vessels used to store ashes of a cremated individual, pet or other precious items. The memorial internment vessel is also equipped with a battery-operated eternal flame, illumination or other lighting feature, a speaker, wireless communication module, LED lighting and remote control capability. The candle-like memorial internment vessel of the present invention allows an individual to turn on a light located along the vessel for an extended period time, while simultaneously storing the ashes of a loved one or other precious item. | 05-05-2022 |