Audio visual memorial

Claim 1

In an audio visual memorial, the combination comprising a. a support for carrying a memorial object in the form of an memorial book and a cover carried on the support for movement between a first position in which the memorial object is covered and a second position in which the memorial object is exposed to view, b. first means including a recording operable to produce an audio frequency memorial accompaniment to exposure of the memorial object, and a first drive to drive the recording, and c. second means coupled with the cover for effecting operation of said recording in conjunction with said exposure of the object, d. the support including a plate inclined upwardly and rearwardly at the rear side of the book which is supported flatly against the plate, the support also including an enclosure enclosing said first and second means at a predetermined level, the support defining a locus for said book to extend higher than said predetermined level, e. said second means including a second drive coupled with the cover to effect swinging movement of the cover to said second position, and there being a motor directly coupled to said first and second drives respectively and means to actuate the motor.