Patent US9770379B1, titled “Tandem Casket System with Interconnecting Passageway to Accommodate Handholding of Deceased Persons,” offers a new way to honor the bond between loved ones. The system includes two caskets placed side by side, connected by a passageway that allows the hands of the deceased to be joined.
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Top 10 Prior Art Search Results for US9770379B1 – Tandem Casket System for Deceased Handholding
1. Tandem Casket System With Interconnecting Passageway To Accommodate Handholding Of Deceased Persons (US20170273847A1)
Filed: March 28, 2016
Published: September 28, 2017
Summary: This tandem casket system consists of two side-by-side caskets with an interconnecting passageway to enable the deceased occupants to hold hands, facilitating a symbolic connection even in death.
2. Casket, Or Urn, As Corresponding Combination Of Several Urns (DE20311500U1)
Filed: July 26, 2003
Published: December 4, 2003
Summary: This design allows for a multi-person casket or urn system, which is determined by the number of deceased persons. It includes additional support features to ensure that the casket can be appropriately transported and accommodates multiple deceased.
3. Burial Coffin With Side Posture For Deceased (FR2914849A1)
Filed: June 4, 2008
Published: October 17, 2008
Summary: A burial coffin designed to place the deceased in a lateral posture. The coffin features a transparent plate over an opening for viewing the face of the deceased.
4. Burial Device With Compartment For Two Deceased Persons (US7251869B1)
Filed: November 21, 2006
Published: August 7, 2007
Summary: A burial device that accommodates two bodies in the same grave, ensuring that family members or acquaintances can be buried together, providing both emotional comfort and cost savings.
5. Double Depth Crypt Vault (US6318030B1)
Filed: June 8, 1998
Published: November 20, 2001
Summary: A double-depth crypt vault designed for the burial of two caskets in the same crypt, separated by a dividing shelf. The vault is constructed from heavy-duty plastic and may include tapered walls for added stability.
6. Casket With Memorabilia Compartment (US7774908B2)
Filed: April 30, 2004
Published: August 17, 2010
Summary: A casket featuring a memorabilia compartment integrated into its design, allowing mourners to place personal mementos and effects with the deceased for a personalized memorialization.
7. Coffin With Rectangular Shape For Side-Only Casketing (FR2881948A1)
Filed: February 11, 2005
Published: August 18, 2006
Summary: A coffin with a rectangular shape and an opening that allows the deceased to be placed only on one side, facilitating an alternative burial method.
8. Family Charnel House (KR200193187Y1)
Filed: March 15, 2000
Published: August 16, 2000
Summary: This design allows for the consolidation of family remains into one charnel house, where multiple urns can be stored in a mausoleum-like structure for long-term preservation and ease of visiting by family members.
9. Rental Casket With Removable End Panel (US7350278B2)
Filed: July 23, 2004
Published: April 1, 2008
Summary: A rental casket system that features a removable end panel for ease of reuse. This design includes a tray assembly that can be used for cremation, making it economical for short-term use.
10. Casket With Urn Drawer (US6324737B1)
Filed: October 19, 1999
Published: December 4, 2001
Summary: A casket that includes a drawer for storing an urn, allowing for both burial and cremation options in one product. This design facilitates the interment of ashes in a conventional casket.
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