| KR20060090371A | 2006-08-10 | |||
| KR20120101960A | 2012-09-17 | |||
| US20090025194A1 | 2009-01-29 | |||
| DE10334158A1 | 2005-02-10 |
| CLAI MS 1. An urn containing device, such as a device for storing cremated remains, the urn containing device comprising: a container for storing the ash, the container being preferably transparent; a housing comprising an internal cavity adapted to hold the container for storing the ash, the housing preferably consisting of 2 parts with a first part being applied from the outside of the device and a second part from the inside of the device, the housing further comprising at least 1 opening in which the container can be accommodated; optionally a sealing cover for closing the housing after insertion of the container; wherein, preferably, the container is visible through the opening from the outside of the device and wherein the housing can be closed such that it can be made difficult for the user to get to the container of the ash; and wherein the part of the housing on the inside and the part of the housing on the outside can be screwed together, preferably also clamping the sealing cover; and whereby the container to store the ash comprises at least 2 parts and said parts can be bonded together using techniques such as gluing, screw connections or others; and whereby the urn containing device may optionally comprise several containers, for storing the ash. 2. An urn containing device, said device being a stuffed animal for storing cremated remains, the urn containing device comprising: a container, for storing the ash, the container being preferably transparent; a housing, said housing comprising an internal cavity adapted to hold the container containing the ash, the housing preferably comprising of 2 parts, with a first part being applied from the outside of the device and a second part from the inside of the device, whereby the housing comprises at least 1 opening in which the container can be accommodated; optionally a sealing cover for closing the housing after insertion of the container ; whereby, preferably, the container is visible through the opening from the outside of the device and the housing can be closed such that it can be m ade difficult for the user to get to the container of the ash ; and whereby the part of the housing on the inside and the part of the housing on the outside are screwed together, preferably also clam ping the sealing cover ; and whereby the container to store the ash com prises at least 2 parts and said parts can be bonded together using techn iques such as gluing , screw con nections or others; and whereby the urn containing device m ay optionally com prise several containers, for storing the ash . 3. An u rn containing device according to any one of the preceding claim s 1 or 2 , wherein the first part and the second part are screwed together and preferably also clam p the sealing cover with the container to store the ash , and whereby the container is visible th rough the opening of the portion of the housing located on the outside of the device. 4. An u rn contain ing device according to any one of the preceding claim s 1 to 3 , in which the second part of the housing , and the first portion of the housing can be connected to each other via screws, and wh ich preferably also clam ps the lin ing of the container, such as a stuffed toy, and wherein the sealing cover of the housing can be applied using tech niques such as bonding , screw connections or others. 5. An urn containing device according to any one of the preceding claim s 1 to 4, in which the housing is provided with a plush filling . 6. An u rn contain ing device according to any one of the preceding claim s 1 to 5 , in wh ich the shape of the container for storing the ash has the shape of a heart. 7. An urn contain ing device according to any one of the preceding claim s 1 to 6, wherein the housing is provided with a lighting system , which preferably consists of LED - lights. 8. An urn containing device according to any one of the preceding claim s 1 to 7, in which the housing is provided with a sou nd system . |
Technical field
The invention pertains to the technical field of containers for holding ashes of a cremated body or object.
Background of the invention
When someone dies, the decision must be made to bury or cremate the person 's remains. Due to diminishing space, high costs, and lack of continuous connection associated with traditional burials, cremation is increasing as the chosen method of treatment for the remains.
The ashes of a loved one (if cremated) are placed in an urn or ash container. Then the urn is placed on a mantelpiece, a shelf, or somewhere in the house.
Summary of the invention
The inventor acknowledges that during a period of deep sorrow, a grieving party prefers to keep the remains of the deceased person's insight. Preferably it is also distributed to several people. The problem with this is that an urn in its current embodiment is a fairly cold and distant product.
The inventor, therefore, believes that an urn, preferably coupled with a friendly soft device that can be cuddled and held to be the person or persons who have suffered the loss of their loved one.
Based on the foregoing, the inventor recognized a need in the art for a device that allows one to easily carry these remains in a special user-friendly manner.
A possible embodiment describes a version with a stuffed animal, with a compartment in the central part. The compartment is located in a way that one or more urns can be stored inside the stuffed animal, usually comprising ashes of cremation. Also, the stuffed animal is formed in such way that the plush fills the space around the provided urn or urns, usually formed by plastic or other hard material, in a way that the urn can hardly or not be felt by the user.
In one embodiment, there is padding at all locations between the urn and the exterior of the plush toy. An urn containing device comprises a body that comprises plush stuffing and a cavity placed inside the body of the stuffed animal. Said opening is located, preferably, along the central axis of the body of the stuffed toy.
The urn, or container for storing ashes, is placed in such a way that, at least, part of the urn itself is visible from the outside of the device.
The stuffing in the toy animal surrounds the urn in such a way that the urn located inside that cavity cannot be felt from any side because of the stuffing and the cushion. The compartment has at least one opening that communicates with the body of the toy. The soft filling keeps the compartment in the body of the toy.
In one embodiment, the urn containing device comprises a capping holder along the exterior of the toy, an urn holder along the inside of the stuffed animal, a link between the capping holder and the urn holder, the urn itself, and a covering device.
In one embodiment, the body of the stuffed animal is provided with an opening, which is preferably located on the back, through which the urn can be fitted in the body of the stuffed animal.
In one embodiment, the device may further comprise a visual indicator electrically connected to a power source, the visual indicator is activated by a switch.
In one embodiment, the switch is placed within the compartment (cavity), the switch is triggered by an object placed in the compartment.
The foregoing and other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following more specific description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, the accompanying drawings, and the claims.
The described embodiment is an embodiment with a stuffed animal, but the invention is not limited to this embodiment.
Other possible versions without limitations are:
Stuffed animals
Garments
- Dolls
Toys
Others
Brief description of the drawings
Aspects of the invention are shown in the drawings, in which: Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the urn in a front view in which the urn itself has the shape of a heart.
Fig.2 shows a perspective view of the urn receptacle in a rearview which container holder also has the shape of a heart.
Fig. 3 shows a perspective exploded view of the urn in front view, wherein the various elements are visible.
Fig. 4 shows a perspective exploded view of the urn in rear view showing the various elements.
1. Urn containing device (comprising of composite parts )
2. Container
3. Cover plate
4. Container holder
5. Back of the container
6. Front of the container
7. Cover holder
8. Cutout holder container
9. Raised edge in front of the container
10. Connection
11. Opening in the cover holder
12. Cutout back of the container
13. Cutout front of the container
14. Cutout in the cover holder
Detailed description
An embodiment is shown in Fig. 1 to 4, and which shows the urn containing device in its structure. The example is further explained in combination with a stuffed animal, but the invention is not limited to this combination.
In this embodiment will upon the death of the person at least a portion of the ash (or another residual form) are placed in the container. In this embodiment, the container has the shape of a heart to put more feeling behind it.
In a possible embodiment, the urn is arranged in a stuffed animal with an opening made at the front of the stuffed animal. The preferably transparent container is secured through this opening in the container holder and is also visible from the front. This has the visual effect that the ash is visible through the container holder. The container is placed in the container holder via the inside of the stuffed animal and covered. This protects against users with a certain risk factor, such as children, that cannot get to the ash without having to take certain actions that still form a considerable obstacle.
After placing, the user then closes the opening of the stuffed animal along which the container is inserted. The urn is then surrounded by a plush material on all sides, above and below. The user has an additional option to provide the container with, optional flashing, lighting that can also be switched on and off. The premise of the invented urn in the cuddly toy allows the user to cuddle it carrying the ashes of their loved one or possessions, hoping that it will bring some comfort in the knowledge that they are cuddling a toy with their ashes or possessions.
The form of the container in this embodiment in the shape of a heart wherein the design still provides a soft undertone to the deceased person or animal.
In other embodiments, the urn containing device may be a different type of stuffed animal and / or any type of stuffed toy. Preferably, the stuffed toy is one comprising arms and legs extending to allow the toy to be held by a user. Besides, the cuddly toy can comprise straps so that the cuddly toy can be worn as a backpack.
The urn containing device 1 consisting of different parts forms the basis of the invention, in which the container 2 is accommodated, and a container holder 4. This container holder 4 is fitted on the inside of the stuffed animal and secured to the cover holder 7 which is located on the outside of the stuffed animal.
The container holder 4 and the cover holder 7 are connected via a screw connection which is arranged in the openings provided for this purpose and which then forms the connection 10. The container is arranged in the combination of container holder 4 and cover holder 7. An opening is provided in the cover holder 7 through which the container 2 is visible on the side of the cover holder 7. To prevent the container 2 from sliding through the opening of the cover plate 7, a combination of a recess in the cover plate 14 and a recess in the front of the container 13 is used. As a result, the container 2 is clicked into the cover holder 7, as it were.
Filling the container 2 with the ash is relatively simple. Thus, the front of the container 6 can be filled with the ash, and afterward, the back of the container 6 can be clamped on it.
Flere, the back of the container 6 is provided with a cutout and the front of the container is provided with a raised edge. 9 This ensures that the 2 halves of the container 2 fit together perfectly. To close the container 2, the parts that are provided to fit together can be glued together making an air-tight and permanent closure. After the contained has been placed in the container holder 4, the container holder 4 will be closed off using a cover plate 3. This can be clamped. But, this can optionally be provided with glue to provide extra security and make the closure final.
Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the urn containing device in front view, the urn containing device 1 itself being in the shape of a heart. The container 2 is hereby transparent. This can optionally be supplemented with LED lighting so that the container 2 and thus also the heart itself can be lighted.
This LED lighting can be fitted in the container holder 4 itself, whereby the container 2 is lighted.
Fig.2 shows a perspective view of the urn holder in rearview, with container holder 4 also having the shape of a heart. At the back, the container holder 4 is closed by a cover plate
3.
Fig.3 shows a perspective exploded view of the urn containing device in front view showing the various elements. The elements are:
3. Cover plate
4. Container holder
5. Back of the container
6. Front of the container
7. Cover holder
12. Cutout back of the container
Fig.4 shows a perspective exploded view of the urn containing device in rear view showing the following different elements.
2. Container
3. Cover plate
8. Cutout holder container
9. Raised edge in front of the container
10. Connection
11. Opening in the cover holder 13. Cutout front of the container
14. Cutout in the cover holder
The stuffed animal can be filled with synthetic fiber filling, cotton , straw, excelsior, com prise plastic pellets or beans, but is preferably a plush material.
The body can comprise a resilient or collapsible material. The outer surface of the body may be covered with a soft m aterial such as a synthetic fur material or any other m aterial that is com monly used in a stuffed animal.
I n an alternative embodim ent, the compartm ent has a switch mounted on its interior. The switch is activated by the existence of an obj ect placed therein. For example, an urn or container is placed in the com partm ent, and the urn closes a circuit that is electrically connected to a visual indicator that is visible on the outside of the stuffed animal. The visual indicator may be a light or other device that provides visible indication and confirm ation of objects contained in the com partm ent.
I n a possible additional em bodim ent, the illum ination is placed in the container, vessel, or container itself. The battery can then possibly be charged via induction or a USB chip that is provided in a place somewhere on the urn . This can be controlled via a classic button , but also via movem ent or touch. But this can also be done via other existing or non-existing techniques.
I n a possible additional embodim ent, the sound system can be placed in the container holder or container itself. The battery can then possibly be charged via induction or a USB chip that is provided in a place som ewhere on the urn . This can be controlled via a classic button , but also via movem ent or touch. But this can also be done via other existing or non-existing techniques.
I n an alternative em bodiment, the body of the device is constructed to replicate the appearance of the deceased. For example, if the deceased is a pet such as a dog or a cat, the outside of the body is provided with colors, m arking, size, and other distinctive features that apply to the specific pet. Also, when the deceased is a pet, the device can take this form .
For example, if the pet is a dog, the specific urn containing device would comprise a container with a hollow interior with an elongated section separating two pairs of spherical tip ends representing a bone.
I n another em bodim ent, the exterior of the body is designed to m eet the personal needs or wishes of the user. When the user needs specific colors, patterns, or shapes, the outer surface of the body can be adapted to the desired aesthetic characteristics. For example, where a military-style is required, the material may have a patriotic or military theme to illustrate the person symbolically represented by the device. Furthermore, the body can be defined as an accessory or piece of clothing worn by a user, in which a smaller holder holding the ashes, relic, or keepsake related to the deceased loved one is placed therein. For example, the body is defined by a scarf with a small closable opening, the holder is placed inside an inside of the scarf and the scarf being worn by the user.
The invention has been described herein using specific embodiments for illustrative purposes only. Flowever, it will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art that the principles of the invention may be embodied in other ways. Therefore, the invention is not to be construed to be limited in scope to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but rather as to be fully proportional in scope to the following claims.
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