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Memorialization casket

US6715190B2 · kind B2 · utility

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43Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 20, 2001
Grant dateApr 6, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G17/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A memorialization casket of the type which allows it to be personalized to the deceased comprises a shell, a lid closable upon the shell and an alcove structure mounted to an under side of the lid, the alcove structure including a recessed area adapted to receive an ornament for display. The casket lid may include a dish mounted to the under side of the casket lid, with the alcove structure being mounted to the dish. The dish may have a panel which may include an opening therethrough, with the alcove structure mounted in the opening of the dish panel. An alcove structure mounting adaptor may be mounted in the dish panel opening, with the alcove structure being mounted to the adaptor. The mounting adaptor may include a fastener fastening the alcove structure to the mounting adaptor. The alcove structure may include a fastener adapted to removably retain the ornament in the alcove structure.

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