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Integral casket handle and base with concealed hinge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-11
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Granted: 1974-07-16
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Expires: 1992-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A casket handle integrally connected to a base by means of a concealed hinge. A flexible wall having laterally extending grooves on either side of the wall is integrally connected to a base securable to a casket. The flexible wall is also integrally connected to a second wall having arms and a carrying bar integrally attached thereto. A curved lip extends outward and downward from the base cooperatively with the second wall concealing the flexible wall when the carrying bar and arm are pivoted forward of the base.
Inventors
- 👤 B Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G17/00; A61G17/04; A61G17/041; A47; A47B; A47B95/00; A47B95/02; A61G17/0405; A47B2095/022; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/13; Y10S16/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
In the combination of a casket having a side wall, a base member secured to said casket wall, said base member including an outwardly and downwardly projecting lip, a handle connected to said member wherein the improvement comprises a flexible wall hingedly connecting said handle to said base member and biasing said handle against said side wall, said flexible wall being integrally connected to said handle and integrally connected to said base member, said flexible wall with said handle and said base member being of one piece construction, said handle having a top end and a bottom end with said flexible wall being attached between said top end and said bottom end, said handle is pivotable about said flexible wall to a lifting position whereat said top end of said handle abuts said base member above said flexible wall and said lip and said handle conceal said flexible wall with said handle therebelow.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
In the combination of a casket having a side wall, a base member secured to said casket wall, said base member including an outwardly and downwardly projecting lip, a handle connected to said member wherein the improvement comprises a flexible wall hingedly connecting said handle to said base member and biasing said handle against said side wall, said flexible wall being integrally connected to said handle and integrally connected to said base member, said flexible wall with said handle and said base member being of one piece construction, said handle having a top end and a bottom end with said flexible wall being attached between said top end and said bottom end, said handle is pivotable about said flexible wall to a lifting position whereat said top end of said handle abuts said base member above said flexible wall and said lip and said handle conceal said flexible wall with said handle therebelow.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
In the combination of claim 1 wherein said casket has a second side wall, and further comprising: a second base member secured to said second side wall; a second handle connected to said second base member; and, a second flexible wall integrally and hingedly connecting said second handle to said second base member and biasing said second handle against said second side wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
In the combination of claim 1 wherein said handle comprises a carrying bar and an arm connecting said carrying bar to said flexible wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
134 words
In the combination of a casket handle and a casket wherein said casket handle includes a base member having a back surface, and an arm having a top and bottom end, said base member is mounted to said casket with said back surface in abutting relation to said casket, wherein the improvement comprises: a flexible web integrally connected to said base member and to said arm between said top and bottom end, said web with said base member and said arm being of one piecE construction, said web normally forces said bottom end of said arm against said casket, said arm is pivotable about said flexible web to a lifting position whereat said top end of said arm abuts said base member above said web and conceals said web with said bottom end therebelow.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
134 words
In the combination of a casket handle and a casket wherein said casket handle includes a base member having a back surface, and an arm having a top and bottom end, said base member is mounted to said casket with said back surface in abutting relation to said casket, wherein the improvement comprises: a flexible web integrally connected to said base member and to said arm between said top and bottom end, said web with said base member and said arm being of one piecE construction, said web normally forces said bottom end of said arm against said casket, said arm is pivotable about said flexible web to a lifting position whereat said top end of said arm abuts said base member above said web and conceals said web with said bottom end therebelow.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
In the combination of claim 4 wherein said base member has a front surface including a lip extending therefrom which conceals said flexible web.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
In the combination of claim 4 wherein said base member has a front surface which includes a stopping surface for the top end of said arm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
In the combination of claim 4 wherein said arm is integrally connected to a carrying bar.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
In the combination of claim 4 wherein said flexible web, said base member and said arm are all one plastic piece.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-01-14 | 1978-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-15 | 1982-01-14 | 1982-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-15 | 1986-01-14 | 1986-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |