Undertaking – Miscellaneous
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-10
2001-08-28
Dayoan, B. (Department: 3628)
Undertaking
Miscellaneous
C027S035000, C052S136000, C052S128000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06279212
ABSTRACT:
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the invention
This invention relates to burial systems for cremated remains, and particularly to burial systems for cremated remains, that have the capacity for integral record storage.
2. Description of related art
Burial systems have been developed in ancient times, for millennia, people have taken steps to preserve the dead and information related to them. Perhaps the most extensive systems for both burial and record keeping is that of the ancient Egyptians, who not only preserved the body, but included elaborate records in the tombs of their people. Since that time, the burial process has been greatly simplified. Today, the dead either are buried in caskets, or are cremated. The cremated remains may be buried, kept in above ground repositories, or are otherwise handled. Although these methods work well, there is no convenient way to preserve the remains and historic and personal information about the deceased when the remains are buried or kept in a cemetery.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The instant invention is a two-piece container. The first container holds the deceased's remains. The second container holds the papers and belonging's that document that person's life. Such items as birth certificates, marriage certificates, family photographs, a lock of hair, or other sources of DNA, and other memorabilia are placed in the second container. This container is then sealed with paraffin wax, or a similar substance.
A cylindrical, waterproof tube of metal or plastic holds the two containers when they are buried. Typically, the tube is placed vertically in the ground, with the top portion buried a few inches below the surface. The tube can vary in length, thereby allowing more than one set of containers to be buried in a given location. Thus, an entire family may be buried in a single tube, with the containers being stacked within the tube.
This system has several advantages. First, much less space is needed to bury an entire family as compared to the present method of burial. Second, the tubes can be installed in advance of death. Once in place, the tubes are sealed until needed. The tubes are accessible year round. This allows burials in winter in northern areas instead of deferring burials to the warmer months. Allowing for timely burials helps the grieving process.
If the ground is frozen, the tubes can be installed using an auger. Boring a hole can be done in rock, or frozen ground with much less problem that a regular burial. The cap of the tube can be protected and a headstone can be placed at the site. The cap can be made accessible so that it can be opened as needed to bury another person, or to obtain access to records as needed.
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Dayoan B.
Miller William L.
Tavella Michael J.
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