Patent · US Expired

Rental casket with removable end panel

US7350278B2 · kind B2 · utility

18Cited by
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20Claims
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Filing dateJul 23, 2004
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61G17/02
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A rental casket system includes a casket with a recessed side panel for ease of viewing. The casket includes a removable end piece which is one embodiment is located within grooves formed in the side panels of the casket. The grooves widen near the upper portion of the side panels and are partially covered by a top panel. The rental casket system may further include a tray assembly that may be used as part of a cremation casket. The tray has short side walls and an inner assembly that prevents contact with a deceased when handholds in the tray assembly are used to move the tray assembly. The tray assembly includes side walls that are movably attached to end walls. Lids are provided with the tray so that the tray may also be used as an identification tray.

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