US4063337A
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Multi-element casket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-27
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Granted: 1977-12-20
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Expires: 1996-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A multi-element casket, particularly useful for services involving the cremation of the deceased is disclosed. The casket comprises a container bottom configured and dimensioned to contain suitable bedding and the deceased. The container bottom is supported by a platform which also supports a casket shell. The casket shell is placed over the container bottom and has sidewalls which are configured and dimensioned to extend around the container bottom and be supported by the platform, thus giving the appearance of a conventional casket. When the deceased is to be cremated, the shell is raised and the container bottom, containing the deceased and the bedding, is covered and sent to the crematory.
Inventors
- 👤 Ambrose S. Havey, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G17/00; A61G17/001; A61G17/007; A61G17/0073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A multi-element casket, comprising: a. bedding; b. a foldable container bottom configured and dimensioned to contain said bedding, said container bottom having sidewalls and a bottom element; c. a platform disposed below said container bottom, said platform being separate from said container bottom; and d. and outer casket shell having an openable top element and sidewalls, said outer casket shell being configured and dimensioned to extend around and be positioned over said container bottom and rest on said platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A multi-element casket, comprising: a. bedding; b. a foldable container bottom configured and dimensioned to contain said bedding, said container bottom having sidewalls and a bottom element; c. a platform disposed below said container bottom, said platform being separate from said container bottom; and d. and outer casket shell having an openable top element and sidewalls, said outer casket shell being configured and dimensioned to extend around and be positioned over said container bottom and rest on said platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A multi-element casket as in claim 1, further comprising alignment means secured to said platform, said alignment means including edges positioned to engage the inner walls of said sidewalls when said outer casket shell is placed over said platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A multi-element casket as in claim 2 wherein said alignment means comprises a pair of planar members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A multi-element casket as in claim 1, wherein said bedding comprises a mattress having top and bottom planar surfaces and a liner secured to said mattress, said liner being positioned, configured and dimensioned to be draped around the top of said container sidewalls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A multi-element casket as in claim 4 wherein the bottom planar surface of said mattress is provided with zipper means which allows the pad to be opened for the convenient insertion of filler.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A multi-element casket as in claim 4 wherein the bottom of said container bottom is reinforced by a rigid planar member disposed in said container bottom and further includes a plurality of straps secured to it and extending out from holes in said container bottom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A multi-element casket as in claim 1 further comprising a foldable support member for maintaining said container bottom in an unfolded position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A multi-element casket as in claim 7 further comprising a cover adapted to be folded into a box adapted to contain the folded container bottom, and folded foldable support member and unfilled bedding.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A multi-element casket as in claim 1 wherein the bottom of said container bottom is reinforced by a rigid planar member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A multi-element casket as in claim 9 wherein said rigid planar member is disposed in said container bottom and further includes a plurality of straps secured to it and extending out from holes in said container bottom.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of cremation, comprising the steps of: a. placing a foldable container bottom on a platform; which is separate from said container bottom; b. placing a suitable bedding in the container bottom; c. arranging the bedding in the container bottom; d. placing the deceased in the container bottom over the bedding; e. placing a casket shell having an openable top over the container bottom containing the deceased and the bedding; f. allowing said casket shell to remain in position for a period of time to allow visitation of the deceased; g. removing said casket shell; h. covering said container bottom; and i. sending said container bottom to the crematory.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
110 words
A method of cremation, comprising the steps of: a. placing a foldable container bottom on a platform; which is separate from said container bottom; b. placing a suitable bedding in the container bottom; c. arranging the bedding in the container bottom; d. placing the deceased in the container bottom over the bedding; e. placing a casket shell having an openable top over the container bottom containing the deceased and the bedding; f. allowing said casket shell to remain in position for a period of time to allow visitation of the deceased; g. removing said casket shell; h. covering said container bottom; and i. sending said container bottom to the crematory.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
146 words
A multi-element casket, comprising: a. bedding, comprising a mattress having top and bottom planar surfaces and a liner secured to said mattress, said mattress being adapted to be filled with a filler material; b. a container bottom configured and dimensioned to contain said bedding and adapted to be folded to take up a smaller volume; c. a platform disposed below said container bottom, said platform being separate from said container bottom; d. an outer casket shell having an openable top element and sidewalls, said outer casket shell being configured and dimensioned to extend around and be positioned over said container bottom and rest on said platform; e. a foldable support member for maintaining said container bottom in an unfolded position; and f. a cover adapted to be folded into a box adapted to contain the folded container bottom, the folded foldable support member, and unfilled bedding.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
146 words
A multi-element casket, comprising: a. bedding, comprising a mattress having top and bottom planar surfaces and a liner secured to said mattress, said mattress being adapted to be filled with a filler material; b. a container bottom configured and dimensioned to contain said bedding and adapted to be folded to take up a smaller volume; c. a platform disposed below said container bottom, said platform being separate from said container bottom; d. an outer casket shell having an openable top element and sidewalls, said outer casket shell being configured and dimensioned to extend around and be positioned over said container bottom and rest on said platform; e. a foldable support member for maintaining said container bottom in an unfolded position; and f. a cover adapted to be folded into a box adapted to contain the folded container bottom, the folded foldable support member, and unfilled bedding.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
153 words
A multi-element casket, comprising: a. bedding; b. container bottom configured and dimensioned to contain siad bedding, said container bottom being reenforced by a rigid planar member disposed in said container bottom and further including a plurality of straps secured to it and extending out from holes in said container bottom, said container bottom being adapted to be folded to takeup a smaller volume; c. a platform disposed below said container bottom, said platform being separate from said container bottom; d. an outer casket shell having an openable top element and sidewalls, said outer casket shell being configured and dimensioned to extend around and be positioned over said container bottom and rest on said platform; e. foldable support member for maintaining said container bottom in an unfolded position; f. a cover adapted to be folded into a box adapted to contain the folded container bottom and a folded foldable support member and unfilled bedding.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
153 words
A multi-element casket, comprising: a. bedding; b. container bottom configured and dimensioned to contain siad bedding, said container bottom being reenforced by a rigid planar member disposed in said container bottom and further including a plurality of straps secured to it and extending out from holes in said container bottom, said container bottom being adapted to be folded to takeup a smaller volume; c. a platform disposed below said container bottom, said platform being separate from said container bottom; d. an outer casket shell having an openable top element and sidewalls, said outer casket shell being configured and dimensioned to extend around and be positioned over said container bottom and rest on said platform; e. foldable support member for maintaining said container bottom in an unfolded position; f. a cover adapted to be folded into a box adapted to contain the folded container bottom and a folded foldable support member and unfilled bedding.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
A multi-element casket as in claim 13, further comprising alignment means secured to said platform, said alignment means including edges positioned to engage the inner walls of said sidewalls when said outer casket shell is placed over said platform.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-12-19 | 1981-06-20 | 1981-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-19 | 1985-06-20 | 1985-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-19 | 1989-06-20 | 1989-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |