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Lightweight casket having foldable sides

US8375535B2 · kind B2 · utility

7Cited by

13References

17Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Vandor Group, Inc. · US

Inventors

Gary L. Cox · Crawfordsville, US
Gerald H. Davis · Fountain City, US
Chad L. Eversole · Crawfordsville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 27, 2012
Grant date	Feb 19, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 27, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61G17/0073
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A casket assembly includes a bottom panel, side panels, end panels, and mechanically strengthening insert. The bottom panel is formed of a pliable material. The side panels are formed intrinsically with the bottom panel. Each side panel includes a lower section and an upper section foldably attached thereto. The lower section extends vertically upward from the bottom panel. In a first configuration, the upper section extends upward from the lower section. In a second configuration, the upper section extends in a direction other than vertically upward from the lower section. The mechanically strengthening insert is disposed at least in part adjacent the lower section of at least one side panel. The end panels are formed intrinsically with the bottom panel.

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