US4128981A
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Burial vault
Assignee: HB Fuller Licensing and Financing Inc
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Filing: 1977-02-22
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Granted: 1978-12-12
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Expires: 1997-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A burial vault is provided including concrete wall portions and a plastic resinous liner. The liner is adhered to the wall portions, at the time of pouring the concrete, utilizing contact adhesive preferably polychloroprene cement. The vault may include adhesive coated reinforcement.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard T. Juba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:15
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A method for preparing a composite wall burial vault member including a plastic resinous liner bonded to concrete wall means, said method comprising: applying a contact adhesive layer to one side of a plastic resinous vault liner, said contact adhesive being a polychloroprene adhesive, drying said adhesive to the touch, disposing said plastic resinous liner in a form retaining mold, said plastic liner being disposed with the contact adhesive layer facing away from said mold; pouring wet settable concrete in said mold, said concrete engaging said adhesives and setting and curing said concrete.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
93 words
A method for preparing a composite wall burial vault member including a plastic resinous liner bonded to concrete wall means, said method comprising: applying a contact adhesive layer to one side of a plastic resinous vault liner, said contact adhesive being a polychloroprene adhesive, drying said adhesive to the touch, disposing said plastic resinous liner in a form retaining mold, said plastic liner being disposed with the contact adhesive layer facing away from said mold; pouring wet settable concrete in said mold, said concrete engaging said adhesives and setting and curing said concrete.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said contact adhesive comprises a phenolic resin and polychloroprene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said phenolic resin is t-butyl phenolic resin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said plastic resinous liner comprises a polystyrene film.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 2 wherein reinforcement means are bonded to said liner by contact adhesive prior to pouring said concrete.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said reinforcement means are coated with contact adhesive.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A composite wall burial vault member comprising plastic resinous liner, concrete wall means and a contact adhesive, said contact adhesive being a polychloroprene adhesive, said contact adhesive providing a bond between said liner and said wall means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A composite wall burial vault member comprising plastic resinous liner, concrete wall means and a contact adhesive, said contact adhesive being a polychloroprene adhesive, said contact adhesive providing a bond between said liner and said wall means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
The burial vault member of claim 7 wherein said plastic liner is coated on one side with said contact adhesive, said adhesive is permitted to dry to the touch and wherein said coated liner and said concrete are brought together while said concrete is in a wet, pourable, uncured condition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The burial vault members of claim 7 wherein said vault includes metal reinforcement, said metal reinforcement being bonded to said concrete by contact adhesive.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The burial member of claim 9 wherein said metal reinforcement is also bonded to said liner.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The burial vault member of claim 7 wherein said contact adhesive comprises a dry-to-the-touch adhesive.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The burial vault member of claim 7 wherein said contact adhesive comprises a phenolic resin and polychloroprene.
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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) | 1981-12-11 | 1982-06-12 | 1982-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-11 | 1986-06-12 | 1986-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-11 | 1990-06-12 | 1990-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |