US4151630A
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Disposable casket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-31
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Granted: 1979-05-01
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Expires: 1997-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A disposable casket adapted to rest on a platform is disclosed. The casket comprises bedding which rests in a casket bottom element. An outer casket shell is disposed over and around the casket bottom element. This outer casket shell includes a top planar element which has a viewing means to allow visitors to see the face of the deceased. The inventive casket may be made of waxed-treated cardboard to keep costs to a minimum. The effects of decomposition may be neutralized to some extent by the provision of compartments containing a deodorizer, a desiccant, and/or a perfumery or fragrance-bearing material.
Inventors
- 👤 Ambrose S. Havey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G17/00; A61G17/001; A61G17/007; A61G17/0073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A disposable casket adapted to rest on a support platform, comprising: (a) bedding; (b) a casket bottom configured and dimensioned to contain said bedding, said casket bottom having sidewalls and a bottom planar element, and said casket bottom being separate from said support platform; (c) an outer casket shell having sidewalls and a top planar element; (d) viewing means disposed on said top planar element; and (e) means disposed on said casket bottom positioned, configured and dimensioned for allowing said casket bottom to be folded to a configuration where it occupies a smaller volume.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A disposable casket adapted to rest on a support platform, comprising: (a) bedding; (b) a casket bottom configured and dimensioned to contain said bedding, said casket bottom having sidewalls and a bottom planar element, and said casket bottom being separate from said support platform; (c) an outer casket shell having sidewalls and a top planar element; (d) viewing means disposed on said top planar element; and (e) means disposed on said casket bottom positioned, configured and dimensioned for allowing said casket bottom to be folded to a configuration where it occupies a smaller volume.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A disposable casket as in claim 1, wherein said casket bottom is coated with a material which is impervious to liquids.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A disposable casket as in claim 2, wherein said impervious material is wax.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A disposable casket as in claim 1, wherein said veiwing means includes a window of transparent material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A disposable casket as in claim 4, wherein said casket bottom includes a quantity of mositure absorbing desiccant.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A disposable casket as in claim 1 wherein, said outer casket shell has means disposed on it positioned, configured and dimensioned for allowing it to be folded to form a box for containing said folded casket bottom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A disposable casket as in claim 1 further comprising a foldable support member for maintaining said container bottom in an unfolded position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A multi-element casket as in claim 1, wherein said container bottom further includes a plurality of straps secured to it and extending through holes in said casket bottom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A disposable casket as in claim 8, wherein said container bottom includes a reinforcement member and said straps are secured to said reinforcement member and further including means for sealing the holes through which said straps extend.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A disposable casket as in claim 9, wherein said casket bottom includes means for holding a desiccant, a deodorizer or a fragrant material, or any combination of the same.
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