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Article and method for enclosing and protecting entombment caskets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-08-07
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Granted: 1988-03-01
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Expires: 2006-08-07
Abstract
Abstract To overcome problems concerning storage of entombment caskets in crypts or mausoleums, particularly garden crypts, there is provided an air-tight end-capped casket-enclosing article made of suitable material, such as rotation-molded polyethylene or other suitable synthetic resinous (plastic) material, alone or reinforced with suitable other fibrous material, such as fiberglass.
Inventors
- 👤 David A. Yearsley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:23
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H13/00; A; A61; A61G; A61G17/00; A61G17/007; A61G17/0136
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
The method of providing long-term storage of an entombment casket in an above ground building which method comprises encasing said casket in a thin-walled enclosure means which is made of synthetic resinous material and is of two-part construction, said enclosure means comprising a unitary body member which envelopes said casket and an end-cap member, permanently joining, in an air-tight and water-proof manner, said body member after said casket has been inserted therein, and said end cap member, and venting the space enclosed by said enclosure means while supported at a desired location in said above ground building.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
97 words
The method of providing long-term storage of an entombment casket in an above ground building which method comprises encasing said casket in a thin-walled enclosure means which is made of synthetic resinous material and is of two-part construction, said enclosure means comprising a unitary body member which envelopes said casket and an end-cap member, permanently joining, in an air-tight and water-proof manner, said body member after said casket has been inserted therein, and said end cap member, and venting the space enclosed by said enclosure means while supported at a desired location in said above ground building.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method as defined in claim 1, wherein said synthetic resinous material is a polyethylene which is black in color, and said enclosure means has a wall thickness of approximately 3/16 inch or more, and an overall weight on the order of 70 to 120 pounds.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method as defined in claim 1, wherein after said casket is encased in said enclosure means, the enclosure means containing the casket is given long-term storage in said above ground building without the use of agents selected from the group consisting of fumigants, perfumants, and pesticides.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method as defined in claim 3, wherein said synthetic resinous material is a polyethylene which is black in color, and said enclosure means has a wall thickness of approximately 3/16 inch or more, and an overall weight on the order of 70 to 120 pounds.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said means for venting include a pressure relief valve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said means for sealing include fusing said unitary body member to said end cap member by heat welding.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said sealing includes joining said unitary body member to said end cap by sealing material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said above ground building is a mausoleum.
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