US3228085A
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Molded interiors for casket tops
Assignee: SIMMONS CASKET Corp
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Filing: 1963-05-27
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1983-05-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter K Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G17/00; A61G17/04; A61G17/042; A61G17/007; A61G17/0136
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
IN A METAL FABRICATED BURIAL CASKET TOP, A FRAME PORTION HAVING TOP AND BOTTOM FLANGES WITH UPSTANDING AND DEPENDING ENDS, A CENTRAL PANEL PORTION RESTING UPON AND SECURED TO SAID FRAME PORTION AND A SELF-SUSTAINING MOLDED LINING COMPRISING SIDE AND END OGEE ROLLS AND A CENTRAL PANEL PORTION, SPRING CLIPS FOR SECURING SAID LINING TO THE METAL FRAME PORTION SHAPED TO FIT SAID FRAME PORTION, SAID CLIPS HAVING A RELATIVELY LONG LEG WITH AN END ABUTTING THE DEPENDING END OF THE TOP FLANGE TO HOLD THE CLIP IN INTERLOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FRAME PORTION AND HAVING A CLAMPING FACE IN THE SHAPE OF A CURVED LIP OVERLYING AND ENGAGING SAID LINING WITH THE UPSTANDING END OF THE BOTTOM FLANGE OF THE FRAME PORTION TO CLAMP THE LINING TO SAID FRAME PORTION, THE UPSTANDING END OF THE BOTTOM FLANGE BEING SPACED FROM THE CLAMPING FACE OF THE CLIP LESS THAN THE THICKNESS OF THE OGEE ROLLS WHEREBY THE CLIP ENGAGES ONE SURFACE OF THE ROLL AND THE CURVED LIP ENGAGES THE OTHER SURFACE OF THE ROLL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
IN A METAL FABRICATED BURIAL CASKET TOP, A FRAME PORTION HAVING TOP AND BOTTOM FLANGES WITH UPSTANDING AND DEPENDING ENDS, A CENTRAL PANEL PORTION RESTING UPON AND SECURED TO SAID FRAME PORTION AND A SELF-SUSTAINING MOLDED LINING COMPRISING SIDE AND END OGEE ROLLS AND A CENTRAL PANEL PORTION, SPRING CLIPS FOR SECURING SAID LINING TO THE METAL FRAME PORTION SHAPED TO FIT SAID FRAME PORTION, SAID CLIPS HAVING A RELATIVELY LONG LEG WITH AN END ABUTTING THE DEPENDING END OF THE TOP FLANGE TO HOLD THE CLIP IN INTERLOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FRAME PORTION AND HAVING A CLAMPING FACE IN THE SHAPE OF A CURVED LIP OVERLYING AND ENGAGING SAID LINING WITH THE UPSTANDING END OF THE BOTTOM FLANGE OF THE FRAME PORTION TO CLAMP THE LINING TO SAID FRAME PORTION, THE UPSTANDING END OF THE BOTTOM FLANGE BEING SPACED FROM THE CLAMPING FACE OF THE CLIP LESS THAN THE THICKNESS OF THE OGEE ROLLS WHEREBY THE CLIP ENGAGES ONE SURFACE OF THE ROLL AND THE CURVED LIP ENGAGES THE OTHER SURFACE OF THE ROLL.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |