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Crypt structure
Assignee: CRYPT SYSTEMS Inc
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Filing: 1973-02-14
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Granted: 1975-08-05
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Expires: 1993-02-14
Abstract
Abstract An above-ground crypt structure wherein the crypts comprise the main structural support for the entire building and comprise a modular structural unit providing a weather-proof crypt system incorporating ventilation and protection against the elements in a simple, yet aesthetically pleasing, building structure fully capable of being erected by way of prefabricated building techniques. A substantially improved crypt ingress structure is provided requiring no special tools to permit entombments.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael F Gaul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:32
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H13/00; E04H13/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
In combination in a building constituting a plurality of crypts, a footing, a plurality of vertically extending substantially identical prefabricated one piece walls fixedly secured at their bases to said footing, each of said walls integrally incorporating a plurality of horizontally extending lateral support surfaces, a plurality of equally dimensioned shelves each extending between a pair of walls and supported upon facing respective support surfaces with shelves between walls being vertically spaced to provide crypt openings facing the outside of the building, overhead interconnecting prefabricated roof slab members extending above and across a plurality of said walls and rigidly secured to each thereof, said building having other vertical walls extending perpendicular to at least two of said first-mentioned walls whereby said footing, vertical walls, shelves and interconnecting roof members provide a rigid structure integrating the building and the crypts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
In combination in a building constituting a plurality of crypts, a footing, a plurality of vertically extending substantially identical prefabricated one piece walls fixedly secured at their bases to said footing, each of said walls integrally incorporating a plurality of horizontally extending lateral support surfaces, a plurality of equally dimensioned shelves each extending between a pair of walls and supported upon facing respective support surfaces with shelves between walls being vertically spaced to provide crypt openings facing the outside of the building, overhead interconnecting prefabricated roof slab members extending above and across a plurality of said walls and rigidly secured to each thereof, said building having other vertical walls extending perpendicular to at least two of said first-mentioned walls whereby said footing, vertical walls, shelves and interconnecting roof members provide a rigid structure integrating the building and the crypts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The crypt building structure set forth in claim 1 wherein the others of said walls each have at least a portion of the wall surface that is without shelves providing a terminal wall surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The crypt building structure set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said walls has vertically extending hollow ducts herein substantially spaced horizontally and each vented at at least one point between successive vertically spaced support surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The crypt building structure set forth in claim 1 wherein a channel structure is vertically adjustably secured to the weather-facing edge of each said walls and which channel structure extends substantially completely along the vertical length of said wall and incorporates preset vertically spaced supporting and retaining surfaces for releasably securing crypt front slabs in horizontal alignment across said walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
A connecting system for retaining a plurality of vertical and horizontal rows of generally similar slab elements in position on a generally upright grid composed of a plurality of spaced walls comprising a plurality of vertically extending elements, means vertically adjustably securing one of said elements to each one of said walls, each of said elements having a plurality of horizontally extending cleats thereon vertically spaced on a respective element a distance providing at least two cleats on each element in cooperative contact with a slab, the vertical spacing between cleats being preset the same on all vertically extending elements, each said cleat having an upwardly extending component thereof and each slab having a portion thereof extending behind said component whereby the slab is gravitationally secured to said element and to said wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
133 words
A connecting system for retaining a plurality of vertical and horizontal rows of generally similar slab elements in position on a generally upright grid composed of a plurality of spaced walls comprising a plurality of vertically extending elements, means vertically adjustably securing one of said elements to each one of said walls, each of said elements having a plurality of horizontally extending cleats thereon vertically spaced on a respective element a distance providing at least two cleats on each element in cooperative contact with a slab, the vertical spacing between cleats being preset the same on all vertically extending elements, each said cleat having an upwardly extending component thereof and each slab having a portion thereof extending behind said component whereby the slab is gravitationally secured to said element and to said wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 5 wHerein said means securing said elements to said walls comprises an adjustable connector.
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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) | 1978-08-04 | 1979-02-03 | 1979-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-04 | 1983-02-03 | 1983-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-04 | 1987-02-03 | 1987-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |