US3754805A
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Urn storage assembly
Assignee: MATTHEWS J AND CO
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Filing: 1971-11-15
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1991-11-15
Abstract
Abstract An urn storage assembly for the interment of cremated remains is disclosed. The assembly includes a plurality of tubular storage members of generally rectangular cross-section, shaped to receive cremated remain storage urns. The storage members are nested in abutting side-by-side and top-to-bottom relationship to one another. Each storage member has generally rounded axial corners whereby axially extending passageways are defined among the corners of abutting storage members. Securing means in the form of clips are provided for holding the storage members in fixed relationship with each other. The clips are sized and shaped to snugly grasp the corner portions of the ends of the adjacent nested support members. One form of clip is shaped to fit within the four corners of four adjacent support members while another form is shaped to fit within two corners of two side-by-side or top-to-bottom abutting support members. Each pair of oppositely arranged clips are held together by a rod engaging the clips and extending through the passageway defined among the axial corners of adjacent storage members. Cover plates removably secured to the clips and decorative edge strips for covering the exposed outer edges of the support members are also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 T Pangburn
- 👤 K Pavlitsa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:07
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H13/00; E04H13/006; F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/12; F16B12/14; F16B12/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
An urn storage assembly for the interment of cremated remains, comprising: a plurality of tubular storage members having internal configurations shaped to receive cremated remains interment urns and further having generally flat side surfaces, and arranged in abutting side-by-side and top-to-bottom relationship to one another; each of said storage members having generally rounded axial corners whereby axially extending passageways are defined among the corners of abutting storage members and each corner of each edge of said storage members having an axially extending indentation; and securing means having a first portion thereof extending through said passageway for holding adjacent storage member together in fixed relationship to each other and a second portion thereof received in the indentations among the adjacent storage members such that generally continuous surfaces are defined among the edges of said storage members and the outer ends of said securing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
An urn storage assembly for the interment of cremated remains, comprising: a plurality of tubular storage members having internal configurations shaped to receive cremated remains interment urns and further having generally flat side surfaces, and arranged in abutting side-by-side and top-to-bottom relationship to one another; each of said storage members having generally rounded axial corners whereby axially extending passageways are defined among the corners of abutting storage members and each corner of each edge of said storage members having an axially extending indentation; and securing means having a first portion thereof extending through said passageway for holding adjacent storage member together in fixed relationship to each other and a second portion thereof received in the indentations among the adjacent storage members such that generally continuous surfaces are defined among the edges of said storage members and the outer ends of said securing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The urn storage assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said storage members has a generally rectangular cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The urn storage assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said securing means includes a pair of clip members shaped to be received in the opposite indentations among the adjacent storage members, an elongated rod extending through said passageway defined among the adjacent storage member and coupling said clip members and means for locking said rod to each of said clip members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
214 words
The urn storage assembly as set forth in claim 2 wHerein said securing means include a first pair of clip members each of which has a main body sized and shaped to fit within a said passageway, and four axially extending contoured tabs radially spaced from and longitudinally extending wiJh respect to said main body with said tabs having their respective centerlines spaced 90 degrees apart and being sized and shaped to snugly engage the four end corner sections of four adjacent side-by-side and top-to-bottom abutting storage members; said securing means further including a second pair of clip members each of which has a contoured main body section sized to snugly engage the axially extending crease formed between two side-by-side or two top-to-bottom abutting storage members, and a pair of tab members radially spaced from and longitudinally extending with respect to said main body section, with said tab members having their respective centerlines spaced 90 degrees apart and being sized and shaped to snugly engage the two end corner sections of two side-by-side or top-to-bottom abutting storage members; said securing means further including elongated rods extending through said passageway and along said crease and coupling said first and second clip members, respectively, and means for locking said rods to each of said clip members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The urn storage assembly as set forth in claim 1 including cover means for covering one end of each of said storage members, and attaching means for removably attaching said cover means to the outer end portions of said securing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The urn storage assembly as set forth in claim 5 including strip means removably mounted to the outer edges of adjacent storage members for covering said edges, and sized and shaped to abut said cover means to form generally continuous surfaces therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
112 words
The urn storage assembly as set forth in claim 6 including corner securing means comprising a pair of corner clips shaped to snugly engage the opposite corner portions of the corner storage members forming part of the overall assembly, a rod member extending between and coupling said corner clips, and means for locking said rod member to each of said corner clips; and wherein each of said cover means includes a main plate sized to cover the end of a storage member, and four corner plates abutting each corner of said cover; and whereby said attaching means extend through said corner plates for removably attaching said corner plates to said securing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
The urn storage assembly as set forth in claim 1 including a closure plate for closing all of the one end of said storage members, said closure plate abutting all of the one ends; and wherein said securing means engage said closure plate for removably holding said closure plate to said storage members.
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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) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |