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Monuments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-04-25
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Granted: 1981-12-08
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Expires: 1999-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A headstone, grave marker or the like, comprising a substantially transparent member, having means for maintaining the member in upstanding position, and means depicting information pertinent to a decedent displayed on said member. The information may be inscribed on the surface of the member, or the information may be embedded within the member, being nevertheless visible. The information depicting means may comprise members having written information, or merely three dimensional objects indicative of the significant aspects of the decedent's life. The monument is preferably molded from plastic material, and the sides of the member may be disposed at such angles with respect to one another that the information is reflected in at least one of the sides.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Splendora
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:59
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H13/00; E04H13/003; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S241/00; Y10S241/37
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A monument for use as a headstone or the like, comprising a single, unitary, substantially transparent molded member; means for maintaining the member in an upstanding postion; means depicting information pertinent to the life of a decedent displayed on said member; lighting means for artificially illuminating said member; and, self-contained, solar energized means for powering the lighting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A monument for use as a headstone or the like, comprising a single, unitary, substantially transparent molded member; means for maintaining the member in an upstanding postion; means depicting information pertinent to the life of a decedent displayed on said member; lighting means for artificially illuminating said member; and, self-contained, solar energized means for powering the lighting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
The monument of claim 1, wherein said member is translucent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The monument of claims 1 or 2, wherein said information depicting means is embedded in said member, being nevertheless visible.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The monument of claim 1, wherein said information is inscribed on said member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The monument of claims 1 or 2, wherein said member further comprises a roughened area on an edge of said transparent member, through which said light suffuses through said member, said lighting means covering said edge and preventing other light from entering said member through said roughened area.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The monument of claims 1, 2 or 4 wherein said member is molded from plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The monument of claims 1, 2 or 4 wherein said member has sides which are disposed at such angles with respect to one another that said information is reflected in at least one of said sides.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The monument of claims 1 or 2, wherein said information depicting means comprises a three dimensional object embedded in said member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The monument of claims 1 or 2, wherein said member is formed as a three dimensional object pertinent to the life of the decedent.
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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) | 1984-12-07 | 1985-06-08 | 1985-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-07 | 1989-06-08 | 1989-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-07 | 1993-06-08 | 1993-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |