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US4060581A
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Method of making a composite burial vault
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-08
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Granted: 1977-11-29
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Expires: 1994-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A composite burial vault is provided having a hollow liner constructed of a synthetic plastic resinous material which is filled with concrete. In constructing the burial vault, the liner is constructed from thermosetting resinous material in any conventional method. While the liner is still wet, aggregate is applied to the surface of the liner by a flocking gun or the like. Concrete is then poured between a mold and the treated surface of the liner where it forms a mechanical bond to the coarse aggregate coating on the liner.
Inventors
- 👤 David L. Darby
- 👤 James W. Darby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:34
CPC Classifications
B; B28; B28B; B28B7/00; B28B7/16; B28B7/168; B28B19/00; B28B19/0046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
The method of forming a composite burial vault comprising the steps of: constructing a self supporting liner of thermosetting plastic resinous material, while said liner is drying and before it has set, applying a granular material to at least one surface of said liner, said granular material being applied to substantially all of said surface, whereby when said liner has dried said granular material will be embedded in said surface; after said liner has dried with said granular material embedded therein, pouring a flowable concrete material into contact with said surface and said granular material and permitting said concrete material to dry whereby said granular material will act as a mechanical bond between said liner and said hardened concrete.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
The method of forming a composite burial vault comprising the steps of: constructing a self supporting liner of thermosetting plastic resinous material, while said liner is drying and before it has set, applying a granular material to at least one surface of said liner, said granular material being applied to substantially all of said surface, whereby when said liner has dried said granular material will be embedded in said surface; after said liner has dried with said granular material embedded therein, pouring a flowable concrete material into contact with said surface and said granular material and permitting said concrete material to dry whereby said granular material will act as a mechanical bond between said liner and said hardened concrete.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method as defined in claim 1 and in which there is sufficient time lag between the time said granular material has been embedded into said liner and the time said concrete material has been bonded to said liner to permit transportation and storage of said liner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method as defined in claim 1 wherein said granular material is aggregate.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
143 words
The method of forming a composite burial vault comprising the steps: constructing a self supporting liner of plastic resinous material, after said liner has been formed, applying a solvent to at least one surface of said liner to thereby temporarily soften the surface, while said liner is soft and before it has hardened again, applying a granular material to said softened surface of said liner, said granular material being applied to substantially all of said surface, whereby when said liner has dried said granular material will be embedded into said surface of said liner, after said liner has dried with said granular material embedded therein, pouring a flowable concrete material into contact with said surface and said granular material and permitting said concrete material to dry whereby said granular material will act as a mechanical bond between said liner and said hardened concrete.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
143 words
The method of forming a composite burial vault comprising the steps: constructing a self supporting liner of plastic resinous material, after said liner has been formed, applying a solvent to at least one surface of said liner to thereby temporarily soften the surface, while said liner is soft and before it has hardened again, applying a granular material to said softened surface of said liner, said granular material being applied to substantially all of said surface, whereby when said liner has dried said granular material will be embedded into said surface of said liner, after said liner has dried with said granular material embedded therein, pouring a flowable concrete material into contact with said surface and said granular material and permitting said concrete material to dry whereby said granular material will act as a mechanical bond between said liner and said hardened concrete.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method as defined in claim 4 and in which there is sufficient time lag between the time said granular material has been embedded into said liner and the time said concrete material has been bonded to said liner to permit transportation and storage of said liner.
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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) | 1980-11-28 | 1981-05-30 | 1981-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-28 | 1985-05-30 | 1985-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-28 | 1989-05-30 | 1989-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |