Game Call Component with Cremated Remains Polymer Composite
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current game calls lack a practical method to incorporate cremated remains of deceased humans or animals, failing to serve as memorial keepsakes or provide sentimental value.
Innovation Solution
A method involving mixing cremated remains with a polymer, such as a 50:50 resin and hardener mixture, and casting it into a mold to form a game call component, which is then assembled with other components like a barrel and reed system, allowing for the creation of a durable and aesthetically pleasing memorial game call.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional game call manufacturing methods are used, then production is simple and quick, but cremated remains cannot be incorporated into the game call
Solution Approach 1:
The patent mixes cremated remains with resin to create a composite material that combines organic memorial elements with polymer binding agents. This composite is then molded into game call components, allowing the integration of sentimental material into the functional structure without compromising integrity or sound quality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If cremated remains are mixed with polymer and casted, then memorial value is achieved, but manufacturing time and process complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent prepares the cremated remains and resin mixture in advance before the molding process. By pre-mixing the composite material and having it ready for casting, the actual production time is minimized while still incorporating the memorial element thoroughly into the game call structure.
3Strength
If polymer and remains mixture is used for casting, then durability and robustness are improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adjusts the resin-to-cremated-remains ratio and controls the curing parameters (temperature, time, pressure) to optimize both the strength of the final product and the ease of manufacturing. By carefully controlling these parameters, the composite material achieves high durability while remaining workable during the molding process.
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 method enables the production of game calls that incorporate cremated remains, offering a unique, cost-efficient, and time-efficient way to create a robust, durable, and aesthetically pleasing memorial keepsake that maintains the sound quality of traditional game calls while allowing users to carry their deceased pet or loved one with them during sporting activities.
Implementation Method 1
After the polymer and remains mixture has hardened, the polymer and remains mixture is removed from the mold and set to cure.
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AI summary
In one or more arrangements, a method is provided for manufacturing a game call that incorporates ashes of cremated remains of a pet or loved one. The provided method incorporates the ashes into a polymer mixture used to form one or more components of the game call. In this manner, the resulting game call may serve as a memorial keepsake of the pet or loved one. The ashes are mixed with a polymer and poured into a mold. The mold is shaped for formation of at least one component of the game call. Once hardened, the polymer and remains mixture is removed from the mold and set to cure. After curing, a call profile is cut into the component. The component may be processed, for example, by sanding, wet sanding, finishing, painting, and/or polishing. The component is assembled with other components of the game call to form the game call.