US3879818A
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Coffin kit
Assignee: ROWCO Ltd
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Filing: 1973-07-05
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A coffin is made by assembling coffin kit parts of self-skinned urethane foam decoratively moulded at 10 to 50 pounds per square inch. The coffin kit has seven sections, namely, a base section or tray, two one-piece side sections, two one-piece end sections and two one-piece lid sections. The tray has raised sides and ends and is preferably made in one piece. The side and end sections may have mitred ends which fit one against another to form corners or alternatively additional corner mouldings may be included, the side and end sections constituting a tub portion of the coffin.
Inventors
- 👤 William Arnold Rowland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G17/00; A61G17/04; A61G17/0407; A61G17/007; A61G17/0136
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A coffin kit comprising a base in the form of a tray having raised sides and ends, a tub that fits snugly within the tray between the raised sides and ends thereof, and a lid for the tub; the tray, tub and lid all being of rigid moulded plastic material having a low density core and a high density mar resistant skin; the base and its raised sides and ends comprising a one-piece section, the tub comprising two one-piece side sections and two one-piece end sections, and the lid comprising two one-piece lid sections; the side and end sections having mitred ends, adjacent mitred ends fitting one against another to form corners when the side and end sections are assembled together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A coffin kit comprising a base in the form of a tray having raised sides and ends, a tub that fits snugly within the tray between the raised sides and ends thereof, and a lid for the tub; the tray, tub and lid all being of rigid moulded plastic material having a low density core and a high density mar resistant skin; the base and its raised sides and ends comprising a one-piece section, the tub comprising two one-piece side sections and two one-piece end sections, and the lid comprising two one-piece lid sections; the side and end sections having mitred ends, adjacent mitred ends fitting one against another to form corners when the side and end sections are assembled together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
133 words
A coffin kit comprising a base in the form of a tray having raised sides and ends, a tub that fits snugly within the tray between the raised sides and ends thereof, and a lid for the tub; the tray, tub and lid all being of rigid moulded plastic material havinG a low density core and a high density mar resistant skin; the base and its raised sides and ends comprising a one-piece section, the tub comprising two one-piece side sections and two one-piece end sections, and the lid comprising two one-piece lid sections; four one-piece corner mouldings with which the side and end sections can be assembled to form the tub, the corner mouldings being adapted to rest on the raised sides and ends of the tray at corners of the tray.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
133 words
A coffin kit comprising a base in the form of a tray having raised sides and ends, a tub that fits snugly within the tray between the raised sides and ends thereof, and a lid for the tub; the tray, tub and lid all being of rigid moulded plastic material havinG a low density core and a high density mar resistant skin; the base and its raised sides and ends comprising a one-piece section, the tub comprising two one-piece side sections and two one-piece end sections, and the lid comprising two one-piece lid sections; four one-piece corner mouldings with which the side and end sections can be assembled to form the tub, the corner mouldings being adapted to rest on the raised sides and ends of the tray at corners of the tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
A coffin kit comprising a base in the form of a tray having raised sides and ends, a tub that fits snugly within the tray between and against the raised sides and ends thereof, and a lid for the tub; the tray, tub and lid all being of rigid moulded plastic material having a low density core and a high density mar resistant skin; the tub comprising two one-piece side sections and two one-piece end sections, the side and end sections having mitred ends, adjacent mitred ends fitting one against another to form corners when the side and end sections are assembled together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
A coffin kit comprising a base in the form of a tray having raised sides and ends, a tub that fits snugly within the tray between and against the raised sides and ends thereof, and a lid for the tub; the tray, tub and lid all being of rigid moulded plastic material having a low density core and a high density mar resistant skin; the tub comprising two one-piece side sections and two one-piece end sections, the side and end sections having mitred ends, adjacent mitred ends fitting one against another to form corners when the side and end sections are assembled together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A coffin kit as claimed in claim 3, wherein the plastic material is self-skinning urethane foam.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A coffin kit as claimed in claim 4, assembled with epoxy glue holding the sections of the tub together and to the base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A coffin kit as claimed in claim 3, wherein a plurality of the sections are decoratively moulded.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A coffin kit as claimed in claim 3, wherein the base and its raised sides and ends comprise a one-piece section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
A coffin kit as claimed in claim 7, wherein the tray has, at its underside, supporting means which elevate the bottom outside edges of the sides of the tray sufficiently to allow insertion of one''s fingers to lift the tray.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A coffin kit as claimed in claim 3, wherein the side sections and end sections of the tub have thickened upper edges to stiffen the tub.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
100 words
A coffin kit comprising a base in the form of a tray having raised sides and ends, a tub that fits snugly within the tray between and against the raised sides and ends thereof, and a lid for the tub; the tray, tub and lid all being of rigid moulded plastic material having a low density core and a high density mar resistant skin; the tub comprising two one-piece side sections and two one-piece end sections and four one-piece corner mouldings interfitting with the side and end sections at the corners of the tray to form corners of the tub.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
100 words
A coffin kit comprising a base in the form of a tray having raised sides and ends, a tub that fits snugly within the tray between and against the raised sides and ends thereof, and a lid for the tub; the tray, tub and lid all being of rigid moulded plastic material having a low density core and a high density mar resistant skin; the tub comprising two one-piece side sections and two one-piece end sections and four one-piece corner mouldings interfitting with the side and end sections at the corners of the tray to form corners of the tub.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A coffin kit as claimed in claim 10, wherein the base and its raised sides and ends comprise a one-piece section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
A coffin kit as claimed in claim 11, wherein the corner mouldings have slots into which the side and end sections fit in assembling the tub.
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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) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |