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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087132 | Vessel for interring cremated remains and associated methods A cremated remains containment vessel may include an outer shell including a base and sidewalls extending upwardly from the base. The sidewalls may be defined by a lower portion positioned adjacent the base and an upper portion positioned opposite the base. The oute... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8074329 | Scatter urn and cremation urn containing same A scatter urn adapted for the dispersal of cremains. A cremation urn with a scatter urn within it that can be easily removed. A cremation urn with a removable and replaceable panel(s) which allows for placement of an image, such as by laser engraving, on a removable... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8074328 | Urn with interchangeable decorative panels An urn with one or more removable and replaceable panels which allow for placement of an image, such as by laser engraving, to be done on the removable panel. The panel may be custom engraved and added to a partially complete urn. An urn with an extended base. ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8046881 | Cremation urn, kit and system for retaining cremation remains The present invention is a cremation urn and a system for retaining cremation remains, the invention comprising in one embodiment, a top shelf, a bottom shelf and a middle portion defining an artwork channel, recess or void between the top and bottom shelves. In ano... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7987564 | Urn column The invention relates to an urn column, consisting of a segment (0) with a hollow body (1) which serves to receive and store a plurality of urn capsules (2). The urn capsules (2) are wrapped in urn carrier bags (3) with vertically ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7950118 | Memorial urn assembly A memorial urn assembly for comingling remains from two containers includes a pair of containers such that each of the containers includes a perimeter wall defining an interior. The perimeter wall has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The perimeter wall o... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7950117 | Broken heart necklace-urn A complementary pair of broken heart shaped urn pendants, each having an access port, magnet, jagged inner surface, curved outer surface, clasp, front vertical wall, and rear vertical wall, and means for removably securing the pair together. ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7937814 | Apparatus and means for the internment of the deceased Provided herewith is an apparatus and means for interning a plurality of cremated remains and their accompanying urns in a single columbarium such that the ashes and urns are inaccessible once they are interned. The apparatus comprises a plurality of vertically stac... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7934298 | Memorials for deceased individuals A book-shaped or rectangular container for the cremated remains or belongings of a deceased individual, that may be placed on a bookshelf. A picture of the decedent, and/or a written description of him or her and his or her life may appear on or be stored within the... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7877847 | Cremation identification system and method for use of same A synthetic biometric cremation identification system for use in cremation and burial processes of a deceased individual and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of synthetic biometric tokens include a cremation compatible materia... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7874050 | Synthetic biometric article and method for use of same A synthetic biometric article for use in a cremation process is disclosed. The synthetic biometric article comprises a body, which is to be placed with a deceased individual, including a cremation compatible material that is suitable for mechanical pulverization. At... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7866013 | Urn and a method for forming a body that comprises powdery mortal remains A new type of urn has an inlet opening for water and an opening for the discharge of the water with powdery mortal remains, the opening being situated lower than the inlet opening. Ashes are introduced in the urn, for instance, in the form of a body comprising powde... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7861385 | Perpetual memorial card A perpetual memorial or legacy card comprised of polycarbonate card having a small quantity of human cremains sealed within said card, and furthermore having graphical and textual material on the front and rear faces of the card, that can be carried in a pocket or w... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7793393 | Urn with interchangeable decorative panel, matted graphics, and method for making same An urn with a removable and replaceable panel which allows for placement of an image, such as by laser engraving, to be done on the removable panel. The panel may be custom engraved and added to a partially complete urn. An urn wherein the removable and replaceable ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7779520 | Structures for connecting cremation ashes with living beings A structure for connecting cremation ashes comprising a first vessel, a second vessel, first cremated remains, second cremated remains and a link. The first vessel holds the first cremated remains. The second vessel holds the second cremated remains. The link connec... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7716796 | Method for incorporating cremation remains into a plant A method for incorporating the cremation remains of a deceased being into a plant, wherein cremation remains are deposited either in a hole in which a plant is to be planted or, in the case of an already-planted plant, into a conduit created between the plant's root... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7703185 | Combined headstone and columbarium A combination memorial and columbarium having a headstone, and an above ground base supporting the headstone. In an embodiment of the invention, one deceased person is interred in the earth ahead of the headstone, and the cremated remains of another deceased are sec... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7665195 | Method and apparatus for ecological burial The urn of the invention comprises a series of pod-like containers designed to function as cinerary urns (i.e. receptacles for human ashes) comprising a bottom shell and a top cover made of biodegradable materials. The bottom shell having a hollow protrusion for a d... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7636991 | Green burial system A single grave site has upper and lower regions with a divider between the regions. A biodegradable primary container encompasses a primary remains in the lower region in closely spaced proximity to the divider. An electronic information assembly in the grave site i... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7634843 | Memorial urn A memorial container for storage of crematory remains is disclosed. A body having an opening and a panel attachable to the opening by fasteners and mounting blocks is provided. A gasket material is affixed to the perimeter of the opening or the panel to create a sea... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7627935 | Doll urn The present invention is directed to a doll urn for storing ashes comprising a body, a head, a top, and a voice recorder for recording and/or playing a message, wherein ashes in a secure container may be inserted into the doll head via an internal compartment apertu... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7624485 | Cremated remains spreading device The present invention is directed to a cremated remains spreading device that includes a hopper for holding the cremated remains having a conduit attached to the hopper. A blower assembly including a blower and motor is connected to a first end of the conduit for pr... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7610663 | Structure and method for connecting cremation ashes with living plants A structure for connecting cremation ashes with living plants comprising a plant and at least one from the group consisting of cremated remains in a cavity of the plant and a link located in a cavity of the plant, the link connecting with the cremated remains. The s... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7562423 | Memory container and method of memorializing a life A personalizable memory container including a container portion having a cavity therein, a sealable capsule selectively disposable in the cavity, and mementos selectively presentable on reconfigurable spaces on the container portion. The mementos can conceal the cap... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7526844 | Representative storage device for a deceased animal A container for housing an urn. The container comprises a body section and a representative covering which is disposed over the body section. There is an opening in the body section wherein there is a cavity disposed in the body section. This cavity is for receiving... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7478461 | Apparatus and methods of burial using a columbarium pod Apparatus, system and methods of burial using a columbarium pod are disclosed. In one embodiment, a burial system includes a water ballast control system, a stabilizing system, an identification system, a position registration system, and a mapping system. The syste... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7475457 | Multi-entity urn A burial urn for cremated remains which utilizes a housing which covers an internal bin having at least one chamber which is adapted to connect with a plurality of chambers for the containment of remains and mementos therein. The exterior side edge of the housing is... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7467444 | Structures for connecting cremation ashes with living beings A structure for connecting cremation ashes comprising a first vessel, a second vessel, first cremated remains, second cremated remains and a link. The first vessel holds the first cremated remains. The second vessel holds the second cremated remains. The link connec... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7444725 | Personalized identification system for loved ones An identification system for deceased bodies is disclosed. The system includes a personalized item of jewelry, such as a bracelet, attached to the decedent's body. Additionally, the item of jewelry and personalized message remains intact throughout the cremation pro... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7421765 | Cremation burial system An aesthetically pleasing vault and urn system for use in a memorial service and/or interring the cremated remains of persons and/or pets. The vault and urn are weatherproof and tamperproof closures that prevent unauthorized access to the cremated remains. The urn c... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7415800 | Columbarium with improved security A columbarium apparatus comprises a columbarium structure defining a plurality of niches. Each niche has an open end, and a horizontal ledge extends from the structure near the bottom wall of each niche. An inside door is configured to cover the open end of the nich... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7406754 | Combined headstone and columbarium A combination memorial and columbarium having a headstone, and a base supporting the headstone. At least one chamber for holding a cremation urn and/or the cremated remains of an individual is formed either in the headstone or the base. The chamber has an opening wh... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7373702 | Tree mounted cremation ash urn A cremation container designed to be mounted on a living tree includes an inner chamber for cremation ashes therein, a front face having a first opening on the top in communication with the inner chamber. The opening is for insertion of the cremation ashes in the in... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7373703 | Memorial picture frame A memorial picture frame has an outer frame that houses an image of a decedent and a hollow frame configured to house the decedent's cremated remains. The translucent hollow frame is connected to a front surface of the outer frame so as to frame the housed image and... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7370394 | Spiritual statue system A statue has a front, a back, a head end above and a foot end below. A central section is between the head and foot ends. A recess is formed into the statue adjacent to the central section. A container is positioned in the recess and is adapted to receive mortal rem... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7356891 | Concealed panel locking mechanism A concealed panel locking mechanism is provided which may be used to secure the contents of a container in a manner that is not discernable to an uninformed individual viewing the container. In one exemplary embodiment, the locking mechanism includes one or more cha... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347020 | Message board apparatus The Invention is a message board having a base, a frame and a hinge connecting the frame and base. The frame has an open position and a closed position and defines a frame opening. A planar member releasably retains an artwork within the frame such that the artwork ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7343653 | Funerary article having lighted ornament A funerary article comprises a container having a pair of side wide walls, a pair of end walls and a bottom wall. The container is adapted to contain remains of a deceased. A lid is closeable upon the container. The container has external surfaces defining an exteri... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7322080 | Memorialization casket A memorialization casket comprises a shell, a lid closable upon the shell and an alcove structure mounted to an under side of the lid. The casket lid may include a dish mounted to the under side of the casket lid, with the alcove structure being mounted to the dish.... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320162 | Casket with memorabilia mounting and display devices A casket comprises a casket shell having a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls, and a floor, at least one lid securable to the casket shell, a memorabilia mounting device secured to the at least one lid and extending along at least a portion of a perimeter there... | 01/22/2008 |
