| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 052103000 | LAND MARKER OR MONUMENT | 24 |
| 20080229679 | COMBINED HEADSTONE AND COLUMBARIUM - A combination memorial and columbarium having a headstone, and an above ground bass supporting the headstone. In an embodiment of the invention, one deceased person is interned in the earth ahead of the headstone, and the cremated remains of another deceased are secured in a chamber disposed in the headstone or the above-ground base. In an embodiment, at least two chambers are individually formed in an interior portion of the headstone. Each chamber has an opening providing access to the chamber and at least one of the chambers is adapted to securely hold the cremated remains of a deceased person or previously living being. Another chamber is adapted to securely and, in a sterile environment, hold the DNA material of one or more deceased individuals or previously living beings. In an embodiment, each chamber is further adapted to hold a container for securely enclosing the cremated remains or DNA material of a deceased person. The chambers can either be in the headstone or the above ground base. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080236059 | Removable grade pin system - The removable grade pin system includes a base pin and a removable upper pin. The base pin is a rod that is driven into the ground within the concrete form, typically such that the head of the base pin is approximately two inches below the desired level of concrete. The upper pin is a rod with a hollow bore formed in its lower end having a diameter slightly larger than the head of the base pin so that the upper pin telescopes over the base pin. The upper pin has an annular plate or disc extending about its center or medial section to mark the desired level of the concrete. The upper end of the upper pin provides a handle to remove the upper pin when the desired level of concrete has been poured into the form. The position of the circular plate on the upper pin may be adjustable. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080244994 | Monument Assembly and Method of Installation - A monument assembly ( | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090044462 | GRAVE SITE PROTECTION AND MARKING APPARATUS - A grave site protection and marking apparatus comprising two longitudinal frame members and two lateral frame members; wherein each end of the lateral frame member is connected to a longitudinal frame member at one end of the longitudinal frame member, thereby forming a rectangular frame; wherein each longitudinal frame member comprises a top panel and two side panels that are perpendicular to the top panel and that extend downward; and wherein the top panel and side panels of each longitudinal frame member form an anchoring channel that anchors the frame to the ground when the apparatus is installed on a grave site. The frame formed by the longitudinal and lateral frame members lies nearly flush with the ground surface when the frame is installed on the grave site. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20100101158 | 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. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100162639 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ARCHIVAL DISPLAY IN A CENOTAPH MEMORIAL FACILITY - A cenotaph memorial facility comprising a plurality of walls containing crypts is dedicated to an honoree who is not interred within the facility. The facility may comprise a large external memorial structure to protect the walls and individual crypts. The cenotaph memorial facility includes a plurality of video cameras to permit remote viewing of various portions of the facility. The video cameras are controlled by a computer system that allows remote access via a network, such as the internet. An individual enters authorization data and, upon authorization, can remotely view one or more portions of the facility. An on-line auction processor can automatically conduct auctions of selected articles using a timed auction over a prolonged bidding period or a real-time auction. In another aspect, a virtual reality (VR) image capture system captures images that may be remotely viewed using VR technology. This may include 3-D imaging, holographic imaging, or the like. Image viewing may be remotely controlled using conventional controls or VR controls. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100313492 | MEMORIAL MARKER - A memorial marker having a base for placement on a grave marker is provided. A spring element is coupled to the base and configured to affix the base to the grave marker. A rod having a first end and a second end is coupled to the base at the first end. The rod is disposed in a substantially upright position. The second end of the rod permits an ornament such as at least one of a medallion and a flag to be coupled to the second end of the rod. A kit for the memorial marker and a related method for memorializing a deceased individual are also provided. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110047893 | Data Enhanced Tombstone or Grave Marker - 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. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110056149 | Tamper-Proof Vase - A vase assembly includes an outer vase including a top portion having an open top end, a bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity, a base portion having a top end connected to the bottom end of the top portion, a bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity, and at least one locking component disposed on the base portion. An insert is removably disposed within the internal cavity of the top portion of the outer vase. The insert includes an open top end, a closed bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity. A locking mechanism removably secures the insert within the outer vase. The at least one locking component is adapted for securing the outer vase against removal from a support. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110094168 | INTERLOCKING PRECAST SLAB ASSEMBLY SUCH AS A BENCH OR A MEMORIAL MARKER - An interlocking precast slab assembly such as a bench or memorial marker is provided. Each assembly includes a precast seat member having upper and lower surfaces and an elongated groove formed in the upper surface of the seat member. Each assembly also includes a precast back member having an engraved front surface and an elongated lower edge portion which fits into the elongated groove to form a joint which interlocks the members together to form the assembly with the engraved front surface supported above the upper surface of the seat member for viewing. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110219709 | Cover/Wrap/Envelope for a Gravestone, Monument, Headstone, Tomb or marker placed at the head of a Grave - A grave marker apparatus that has four walls and a top for displaying computer generated text, graphics, images and the like, atop and/or around a head stone. The four walls and top form a five sided cover that allows maximum graphic display space for a variety of differently shaped headstones. Velcro buttons or like material accommodates temporary attachments without damaging the marker or landscaping around the stone. The device also covers flat grave markers and faceplate markers using one wall. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20120079777 | Apparatus and method for stabilizing headstones - An apparatus and method for stabilizing a headstone. A substantially-rigid perforated member is provided having a headstone aperture formed therein. The perforated member includes at least one anchor extending away from the perforated member to be driven into the ground. At least one securing member is disposed at the headstone aperture of the perforated member to secure the stabilizing apparatus to the headstone. The method includes providing such a perforated member, removing existing sod from around the headstone, placing the perforated member over the headstone with the headstone extending through the headstone aperture so that the perforated member is next to the ground, adjusting a securing member so as to secure the stabilizing apparatus to the headstone, and placing sod on top of the perforated member. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20130031849 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A CEMETERY HEADSTONE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME - A headstone support system includes a pole having a first auger attached to the pole proximate a first end thereof, the first auger configured to drill through soil upon rotation of the pole, and a headstone support attached to a second end of the pole. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130031850 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A CEMETERY HEADSTONE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME - A headstone support system includes a pole having a first auger attached to the pole proximate a first end thereof, the first auger configured to drill through soil upon rotation of the pole, and a headstone support attached to a second end of the pole. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130061540 | MONUMENT - A monument has a face sheet made from a corrosion resistant material, such as stainless steel, which is cut to a desired ornamental shape. An inscription is cut through the face sheet and includes something that is unique to a person, such as that person's signature. Backing material is applied to the back surface of the face sheet such that it is visible through the cut inscription in order to create a contrast with the surface of the face sheet. The face sheet is set into uncured concrete placed in a recess in the ground to create a pad which secures the monument in place. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130125479 | TAMPER-PROOF VASE - A vase assembly includes an outer vase including a top portion having an open top end, a bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity, a base portion having a top end connected to the bottom end of the top portion, a bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity, and at least one locking component disposed on the base portion. An insert is removably disposed within the internal cavity of the top portion of the outer vase. The insert includes an open top end, a closed bottom end, at least one sidewall, and an internal cavity. A locking mechanism removably secures the insert within the outer vase. The at least one locking component is adapted for securing the outer vase against removal from a support. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20140069033 | FLORA BARRIER MEMBER FOR A GRAVE MARKER - This invention relates to a flora barrier member for a grave marker, the combination of a flora barrier member and a grave marker, and a method of erecting a grave marker. Many cemeteries have banned the use of temporary grave markers as they are prone to damage and increase the amount of time required to maintain the cemetery. This is due to the fact that extra time must be taken to remove the grass and weeds in the vicinity of the base of the grave marker. The present invention provides a flora barrier member that prevents grass or weed growth in this area. The flora barrier member is simple to construct and install and will allow the use of temporary grave markers in most cemeteries. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140102015 | MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SYSTEM AND INSTALLATION METHOD - A memorial foundation system includes a pair of vertical supports having screw threads on their bottom ends and first attachment structure at their upper ends. Support plates corresponding to the vertical supports have respective second attachment structures configured to mate with the first attachment structures. A block has a first end supported by one of the pair of support plates and one of the pair of vertical supports and a second opposite end supported by the other of the pair of support plates and the other of the pair of vertical supports. The block includes a plurality of pockets in a row, each of the pockets open to an upper side. Each of a plurality of markers is configured to be received by a corresponding one of the plurality of pockets in the block to arrange the plurality of markers in an aligned row with even height. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140215933 | CREMATED REMAINS REMEMBRANCE AND BURIAL SYSTEM - 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. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140259983 | PORTABLE TOMBSTONE - A portable tombstone includes a main body having a first cavity and a second cavity. The first cavity is defined by an interior surface of the main body, and is filled with a weighting media to improve stability. The second cavity is defined by an exterior surface of the main body, and holds a capsule configured to contain ashes or mementos. The first cavity and the capsule are sealingly enclosed with a plug and a cap, respectively. The portable tombstone is molded from a polymeric material having a stone-like appearance. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140311056 | GRAVE MARKER ASSEMBLY - A grave marker assembly that can be removably mounted and secured to a support surface such as a lawn crypt lid. The grave marker assembly has a fastening system that is not exposed to view and yet allows the grave marker to be easily installed and removed. The fastening system includes a channel and interior opening formed on a base member that is adapted to receive a fastener. The fastener in turn is adapted to be inserted into an opening formed on the crypt lid or other support surface. The assembly further includes a multi-function frame disposed along the outer periphery of the memorial marker that can serve as a decorative feature and draining functions. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20160032611 | ATTACHING GLASS TO STONE - The present invention extends to methods for attaching a piece of glass to a piece of stone. In some aspects, specifically designed glass inlays are secured within a void in a piece of stone. The glass inlays can include colored glass letters, numbers, designs, etc. In some aspects, glass inlays and voids are specifically designed to match one another. Glass inlays can be affixed within the voids using an adhesive. Grout can be then be used to set the glass inlays in place. The result can be monument or marker that commemorates an event or person. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160047138 | MOUNT FOR DECORATIVE ELEMENT - A mount for a decorative element for a grave marker, headstone, or other structure for displaying flowers or other indicia provided by the family and/or cemetery operator. The mount is affixed to the marker by inserting a bucket into a hole in the base, mounting a ring to the bucket, and activating structure formed on the bucket to draw that structure into engagement with the undersurface of the base. Once the ring and bucket are affixed to the base, a decorative element is releasably secured to the ring. Either or both of the decorative element or ring is provided with a receptacle for receiving a flag pole, a scabbard for receiving the lance of a wreath holder, or a landing for receiving an insert marked with commemorative or display indicia. | 02-18-2016 |
| 052104000 | With translucent feature | 1 |
| 20100018132 | Eternal Light Monument - The present invention is an eternal light monument that may use solar energy lighting in conjunction with a frame-mounted storyboard inscribed with graphics and information relating to a decedent. The storyboard may be constructed of a variety of translucent materials that are resistant to the elements and when receives light, achieve a “glowing” effect. The present invention is a cost-effective, customizable, and replaceable option for memorial construction. | 01-28-2010 |
