High-temperature protective sleeve for memorial object undergoing cremation.
A protective envelope using refractory materials ensures commemorative objects survive cremation intact by withstanding high temperatures and thermal shocks, allowing easy retrieval post-cremation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2024008694
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-12-10
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-08-06
AI Technical Summary
Cremation processes expose commemorative objects, particularly semi-precious stones, to high temperatures that can weaken, alter, or destroy them.
A protective envelope made of a specially formulated mixture of refractory materials encases the memorial object, which is designed to withstand high temperatures and thermal shocks, and can be easily opened post-cremation to retrieve the intact object.
Preserves the physical and aesthetic integrity of commemorative objects like semi-precious stones during cremation by using a protective sleeve that maintains their integrity despite extreme heat exposure.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: High temperature protective envelope for commemorative object undergoing cremation. technical field
[0001] The invention relates to the field of commemorative objects designed to withstand high temperatures during cremation. Technical problem
[0002] Any object undergoing cremation is exposed to very high temperatures (minimum 800°C). These temperatures inevitably alter the materials, particularly semi-precious stones, potentially weakening, altering, or even destroying them. Brief description of the invention
[0003] The present invention relates to a high-temperature protective envelope containing an individual memorial object (such as semi-precious stones) intended to accompany the cremation of an individual. The memorial object is placed within a protective envelope [Fig. 1], and it is retrieved after the envelope is opened following the cremation. This preserves the physical and aesthetic integrity of the object despite the high temperatures of the cremation. Presentation of the invention
[0004] The protective sleeve encloses each memorial object during manufacturing [Fig. 1]. The protective sleeve is placed inside or on top of the coffin (or any container in which the individual is placed) before cremation. After cremation, the protective sleeve is given to the family. The protective sleeve can be opened by the family, allowing the memorial object to be released, which will have retained its physical and aesthetic integrity. The release of the memorial object is facilitated by the weakening of the rupture line in the center of the protective sleeve following cremation. Advantages of the invention
[0005] The present invention provides protection for commemorative objects such as semi-precious stones against high temperatures, flames and thermal shocks. Description of the manufacturing process
[0006] The protective casing is made by creating a composition of a specially formulated mixture of refractory materials, which is then poured into a mold. Pouring the mixture in two stages allows the commemorative object to be positioned in the center of the mixture. As it dries, the mixture hardens and forms the protective casing that will undergo cremation. Specific drying times must be observed to ensure a Sufficient hardening of the protective casing: a minimum of 24 hours in molds and a minimum of 15 days outside the molds, both stages taking place in open air at ambient temperature. Specialized expertise is required to prepare the specific mixture and to pour the material into the molds. The manufacturing process is designed for industrialization to ensure adequate production in response to demand. The mold allows for a specific shape [Fig. 1]. The shape of the protective casing can be heart-shaped or any other form that provides the necessary thickness to protect the memorial object from high temperatures, flames, and thermal shock, and to facilitate the casing's breakage after cremation thanks to the thinner break or fragility line. Composition of the refractory material mixture
[0007] - 3 / 6 of the volume of chamotte with a grain size of 0 to 2 mm - 1 / 6 of the volume of molten cement - 1 / 6 volume of ivory black pigment - 1 / 6 of the water volume
Claims
Demands
1. A set consisting of a memorial object and its high-temperature protective envelope allowing the maintenance of the physical and aesthetic integrity of said memorial object during cremation, said protective envelope being characterized by: - A composition of refractory materials comprising: - 3 / 6 volume of chamotte with a grain size of 0 to 2 mm, - 1 / 6 volume of molten cement, - 1 / 6 volume of ivory black pigment, - 1 / 6 volume of water, - A shape allowing an opening facilitated by a break line in the center of the latter weakened, due to its lesser thickness, and by the cremation process.
2. A method for manufacturing the protective casing according to claim 1, comprising the steps of: • Preparing a mixture composed of refractory materials, • Pouring the mixture in two stages to position the commemorative object in the center of the mixture, • Drying the mixture in the mold and then outside the mold to ensure sufficient hardening, namely a minimum of 24 hours in the molds and a minimum of 15 days outside the molds, air drying at ambient temperature.
3. Assembly according to claim 1 characterized in that the commemorative object is a semi-precious stone.