US3735457A
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Casket lid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-06
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1990-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A liner used in combination with a casket lid that is composed of an upper layer of plastic material and a lower layer of a fabric bonded to the upper layer and having a design molded therein. The liner has edges that engage and fit against internal surfaces of the casket lid and the liner has molded therein a design that is appropriate for a casket liner. The plastic is of a resilient material so that the liner itself is biased into a relatively fixed position when inserted in the lid.
Inventors
- 👤 R Esterdahl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G17/00; A61G17/04; A61G17/042; A61G17/007; A61G17/0136
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
In combination, a casket lid structure composed of a lid having a central elongated crown portion extending upwardly from horizontal edge flanges at its end, front and rear sides, said flanges at their peripheries having lips extending toward the crown portion, a liner for said lid composed of an elongated central portion disposed beneath the crown portion and having at least part thereof bearing against the lid structure, said liner further having edge portions above the respective flanges with at least the edge portions at the, front and rear sides having a shoulder section engaging and seated on the lip of the respective flange and a continuing portion extending from the lip engageable with the inner side of the lid, said liner being of resilient material whereby the liner may be distorted to permit insertion thereof within the lid and will be biased toward expansion for retaining the liner within the lid, and said liner when in repose being larger in a front and rear direction than when in the lid whereby the resiliency of the liner biases it to a fixed position with respect to the lid when inserted therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
In combination, a casket lid structure composed of a lid having a central elongated crown portion extending upwardly from horizontal edge flanges at its end, front and rear sides, said flanges at their peripheries having lips extending toward the crown portion, a liner for said lid composed of an elongated central portion disposed beneath the crown portion and having at least part thereof bearing against the lid structure, said liner further having edge portions above the respective flanges with at least the edge portions at the, front and rear sides having a shoulder section engaging and seated on the lip of the respective flange and a continuing portion extending from the lip engageable with the inner side of the lid, said liner being of resilient material whereby the liner may be distorted to permit insertion thereof within the lid and will be biased toward expansion for retaining the liner within the lid, and said liner when in repose being larger in a front and rear direction than when in the lid whereby the resiliency of the liner biases it to a fixed position with respect to the lid when inserted therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The casket liner as set forth in claim 1 in which the liner is composed of an upper plastic layer and a lower fabric layer bonded to one another and together molded to have a design in the liner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
132 words
A casket lid structure composed of an outer metal cover having a crown portion extending longitudinally between opposite ends and front to rear between front and rear inwardly extending edge flanges, said flanges at their peripheries having lips extending toward the crown portion, and a liner composed of resilient material and having front and rear shoulder portions above and engageable with the front and rear flanges respectively and a continuing portion engageable with the underside of the lid and an integral central portion between the shoulder portions, and said liner when in repose having a greater distance between the shoulder portions than the distance between the front and rear flanges so as to create a vertical pressure between the shoulder and the respective flanges when the liner is seated in the lid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
132 words
A casket lid structure composed of an outer metal cover having a crown portion extending longitudinally between opposite ends and front to rear between front and rear inwardly extending edge flanges, said flanges at their peripheries having lips extending toward the crown portion, and a liner composed of resilient material and having front and rear shoulder portions above and engageable with the front and rear flanges respectively and a continuing portion engageable with the underside of the lid and an integral central portion between the shoulder portions, and said liner when in repose having a greater distance between the shoulder portions than the distance between the front and rear flanges so as to create a vertical pressure between the shoulder and the respective flanges when the liner is seated in the lid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
The casket lid structure as set forth in claim 3 in which the liner has a lower fabric layer and an upper plastic layer bonded together and together molded to a shape having in cross section an elongated arch-like portion defining the central portion disposed beneath and internally of the crown portion of the cover and integral edge portions defining at least in part said front and rear shoulder portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The casket lid structure as set forth in claim 1 in which the liner is molded with a design in the fabric to simulate a seamed fabric surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
92 words
The casket lid structure as set forth in claim 5 further characterized by one end of the lid having an end flange substantially coplaner with the edge flanges at the front and rear sides and an arch-shaped flange at the opposite end joining with and extending inwardly and upwardly from the edge flanges, and said liner is further characterized by having an edge portion above and engageable with the end flange and an arch-shaped end engageable with the arch-shaped flange and projecting from the aforesaid central portion beyond its side edge flanges.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The casket lid structure as set fOrth in claim 6 characterized by the arch-shaped end being slightly inclined and fitting against the underside of the arch-shaped flange.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The casket lid structure as set forth in claim 6 in which the liner is generally rectangular and the corners of the liner are relieved between the respective flanges.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The casket lid structure as set forth in claim 5 in which the shoulder portions of said liner have shoulders therein engageable with the lips of the flanges.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
The casket lid structure as set forth in claim 9 in which the liner is resilient and is larger in a front and rear direction when in repose than said casket lid whereby when inserted the shoulders will be biased outwardly to retain engagement between the shoulders and the respective lips of the flanges.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention as set forth in claim 3 in which the continuing portions have vertical V-shaped portions extending longitudinally along the edges that engage the inner surface of the cover adjacent the junctures of the crown with the front end rear flanges.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention as set forth in claim 11 in which the liner when in repose has a fore-and-aft dimension greater than the fore-and-aft dimension of the cover to cause the V-shaped portions to be compressed when the liner is inserted in the cover.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 in which the the continuing portions are vertically inclined portions that project upwardly from the shoulder portions and engage the inner surface of the cover.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as defined in claim 15 in which the vertically inclined portions are compressible in front and rear directions and engage the inner surface of the cover at its front and rear sides.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention defined in claim 3 in which the shoulder portions have shoulders thereon that seat against the lips to define a joint therebetween for holding the liner in said cover against front and rear shifting.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention defined in claim 3 in which the front and rear shoulder portions of the liner bear against the lips and have integral portions extending from the lips to the inner surface of the cover for engagement therewith.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |