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Interment system with underground container

a technology of underground container and interment system, which is applied in the direction of monuments, building types, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of traditional urns not being traditional urns may not be suitable for being dropped through a delivery system, and may generate noise, etc., to achieve the effect of not deteriorating

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-12-29
EICKHOF COLUMBARIA
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This patent describes an interment system that allows for the storage and preservation of cremated remains both above and below ground. The system includes a first structure, such as an obelisk, for storing urns or containers, and a second structure for depositing flexible containers. The system can also include a recording mechanism to indicate the names of the interred. The main technical effects of this system include the ability to provide a better means of preserving and commemorating individual lives, as well as offering improved flexibility and privacy for the deceased.

Problems solved by technology

However, even costs of a columbarium having smaller storage spaces then traditional burials or crypts as well as the desire to actually be buried below ground, may lead to others seeking different options.
Traditional urns may not be suitable for being dropped through a delivery system and landing in a vault with other remains.
Traditional urns may create generate noise when landing in the repository and striking other urns.
Moreover, there may also be a risk of the urn cracking or breaking open and / or releasing the remains.

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[0052]Referring to the drawings and in particular to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown an interment system (20) according to the principles of the present invention. The interment system (20) is configured for interring cremated remains in a dignified manner. The system (20) provides for interment both above and below ground. In one embodiment, the system (20) generally includes an above ground obelisk type columbarium (22), a delivery system (24) and an underground repository (26). The obelisk structure (22) generally includes outer facing panels (36) with at least some of the facing panels (36) being removable to access interiors of niches (34) for storing remains and urns or other appropriate containers. The facing panels (36) and other exterior of the obelisk (22) may be made of granite, marble or other commonly used decorative stone materials and for some installations may be wood, bronze or other decorative facing. Inscriptions may be engraved or otherwise formed in the facing to ...

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[0062]Referring now to FIGS. 15-18, there is shown an ossuary internment system (300). The system (300) generally includes an above ground obelisk type columbarium (302), a delivery system (24) and an underground repository (326). As with other embodiments, the obelisk structure (302) generally includes outer facing panels (36), niches (34), walls and floor / ceiling elements (44) for storing remains and urns or other appropriate containers. In the embodiment of FIGS. 15-18, the obelisk (302) mounts on a widened lower base section (304). The lower section (304) generally includes outer facing panels (36), niches (34), walls and floor / ceiling elements (44) for storing remains and urns or other appropriate containers. The obelisk structure (302) includes an access niche and the lower section (302) also provides for having a chute (54) pass there through to a repository (26), as shown in FIG. 18. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 15-18, the lower section has a rectangular cross-section, h...

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[0064]Referring now to FIGS. 19-22, there is shown an ossuary internment system (400). The system (400) generally includes an above ground obelisk type columbarium (402), a lower base section (404), a delivery system (24) and an underground repository (426). The system (400) is similarly configured to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 15-18, with the same elements, but has a different size. The obelisk (402) has 13 niches and the lower section (404) has 16 niches for a total of 29 niches. Other configurations are possible with different combinations and different numbers of total niches.

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Abstract

A system for interring cremated remains includes a first structure above ground housing multiple storage niches. A repository underground includes a long-lasting waterproof storage compartment. A delivery chute leads from an access niche to the storage compartment. A flexible container holds individual cremated remains and is configured for inserting into the first niche and passing through the chute to the storage compartment.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention is directed to an interment system including an arrangement for delivering remains to an underground repository.[0003]Description of the Prior Art[0004]As cost and space issues have led to fewer conventional burials and to a greater number of people choosing cremation, different systems have been developed for handling remains in a dignified and respectful manner. Above ground columbarium systems have multiple niches that are able to store urns in a dignified secure manner and provide durability for withstanding exposure to weather for the long times required. However, even costs of a columbarium having smaller storage spaces then traditional burials or crypts as well as the desire to actually be buried below ground, may lead to others seeking different options. An ossuarium provides for interring multiple separate cremated individual remains below ground in a single repository. Although an ossuarium ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H13/00
CPCE04H13/003E04H13/001E04H13/008E04H13/006
Inventor EICKHOF, PAUL M.NOYES, STEPHEN
Owner EICKHOF COLUMBARIA