Chambered Cremation Urn Memorial With LCD Display and LED Lighting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing memorial products for cremation urns lack the ability to house, display, and incorporate modern illumination and imaging technology while providing space for personal effects and electronic media, such as pictures and videos, in a decorative and tasteful manner.

Innovation Solution

A chambered cremation urn memorial with integrated electronic imaging devices, featuring interlocking wood panels, LED lighting, and a hinged door for a liquid crystal display or digital picture screen, allowing for the display of electronic media and personal effects within a structured, aesthetically pleasing design.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional urn storage is used, then simplicity and ease of manufacture are maintained, but the ability to incorporate electronic imaging devices and modern illumination technology is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to incorporate electronic imaging devicesVSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines traditional urn storage functionality with modern electronic imaging devices, LED illumination, and media playback capabilities into a single integrated memorial structure. The chambered design merges the urn housing with the electronic device enclosure, creating a unified device that serves both traditional and technological functions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The memorial device performs multiple functions: it stores cremation urns, displays electronic images and videos, provides LED illumination, and plays audio media. This multi-functionality allows a single device to replace multiple separate memorial elements, addressing the adaptability requirement while managing complexity through functional integration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If electronic imaging devices and LED lighting are integrated, then modern technology and personalization capabilities are enhanced, but manufacturing complexity and device structure increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepersonalization optionsVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The memorial device is divided into separate chambers, each capable of housing urns or electronic components independently. This segmentation allows for modular manufacturing where chambers can be produced separately and then assembled, reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining the integrated functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces intermediary components such as hinged doors with integrated screens, removable chambers, and modular lighting systems that facilitate easier assembly and manufacturing. These intermediary elements act as connectors between the traditional urn storage function and the modern electronic components, simplifying the integration process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Quantity of substance

If chambered design with multiple compartments is used, then space for personal effects and electronic media is provided, but device complexity and structural requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespace for personal effectsVSAvoidchamber structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The memorial device employs a nested chamber structure where smaller compartments for personal effects and electronic media are positioned within or between larger urn storage chambers. This nesting approach maximizes the use of internal space without significantly increasing the external dimensions or overall structural complexity of the device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution provides a unique and effective way to honor the deceased by allowing the display and illumination of cremation urns with personal effects and electronic media, addressing the need for a device that combines traditional urn storage with modern technology and personalization options.

Implementation Method 1

LED lighting

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

liquid crystal display or digital picture screen

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLiquid crystal display: Liquid Crystals

Data Source

PatentUS8419140B2Chambered cremation URN memorial with attached or integrated electronic imaging device

Publication Date: 2013.04.16 WARD JOHN WILLIAM

AI summary

A lighted decorative cremation urn memorial constructed of rigid interlocking paneled materials used to house and display cremation urns and the personal effects of the decedent. A multi-chambered design allows for chamber areas to be aesthetically enhanced with the addition of cut stone and fabric inserts while outfitting other chambers with electronic imaging capability such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) picture screen with integrated functions and remote control. A user can utilize chamber areas to simultaneously display cremation urn(s), personal effects, and present electronic media. Certain chambers contain lighting systems, such as light emitting diode (LED) or other, where cremation urns and personal effects can be better accentuated. Added personalization includes the ability to engrave surfaces and affix engraved panels or emblems to suit the user. Thus the family or loved ones of a decedent may be provided with multiple options.