CA2539083A1

CA2539083A1 - Circle of life memorial sphere

Info

Publication number: CA2539083A1
Application number: CA002539083A
Authority: CA
Inventors: Barbara B. Walker
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2006-02-28
Filing date: 2006-02-28
Publication date: 2006-07-18
Also published as: WO2007098570A1

Abstract

The Circle of Life Memorial Sphere consists of a 4.5 inch diameter art glass hollow sphere, with a 2 inch diameter round opening on the bottom, which is fitted with a 2 inch brass threaded metal closure, allowing the sphere to be opened and closed by turning the inner threaded component of the plug with a brass key. The sphere sits in a circular wooden stand.

The purpose of the invention/sphere is to be a vessel for cremated remains that is a memorial, and that is also a piece of art that is beautiful enough to display in one's home.

The "Circle of Life Memorial Sphere" has an iridescent finish in the glass in colours such as golden, green, blue, purple, pink or mercury. The brass metal closure is meant to be engraved with the loved one's name, birth & death dates, and a short line of remembrance eulogy.

Description

DESCRIPTION
The "Circle of Life Memorial Sphere" is a permanent vessel and memorial for cremated remains.
The glass sphere (Fig. 1 ) is 4.5 inches in diameter, and is 3/8~" of an inch in thickness and hollow inside where the cremated remains are stored. At the bottom of the glass sphere (Fig.1, part 1) is a 2 inch in diameter brass metal closure(Fig.l, parts 2A 8~ 2B) which snugly fits into the opening and is glued in with high performance, long lasting glass-to-metal glue(Fig.1, part 3). The threaded inner sleeve (Fig.1, part 2B) of the closure opens and closes the sphere with a key (Fig.2, parts 5 & 6). On the outside of the closure (Fig.1, part 2) the surtace is flat and allows for memorial engraving.
The iridescent finish and colour of the glass sphere is not transparent. A
person cannot see through it. Memorial spheres will be made in iridescent colours such as, but not limited to, purple, blue, golden, rose-pink, green and mercury. Special requests may include designs from artists such as, but not limited to, flower fields, space, gardens and patriotic designs.
A view of the top of the brass metal closure (Fig. 1, parts 2A & 2B), shows two small key holes (Fig.1, part 4) for the closure key to turn the inner sleeve. The brass key (Fig.2) has a bottom band of nylon-coated brass with two prongs (Fig.2, part 5) which fit into the small holes in the closure. The purpose of the nylon coating (Fig.2, parts) is to prevent scratching of the brass surface of the closure (Fig. 1, part 2B) while closing and sealing it.
The cherry wood base (Fig. 3) is 1 and'/ inches high and 5 and'/ inches in diameter and includes high quality lathe-turned wood (Fig.3, part 7), and a circle of dark purple felt (Fig.3, part 8) which is fitted and glued onto the bottom of the wood base.

Claims

The "Circle of Life Memorial Sphere" is a unique vessel and memorial to store cremated remains and bring comfort to a grieving person. Many different types of urns exist, but the Circle of Life Memorial Sphere is a uniquely designed urn in its spherical shape, its size and its characteristics. The circular shape and feel of the iridescent art glass, combined with the high quality brass metal memorial closure and cherry wooden stand, aesthetically provides a grieving person some comfort after the death of a loved one.
The circular shape and size of the memorial sphere allows a grieving person to hold it in their hands and think about/commiserate with their departed loved one.

The name "Circle of Life" is an important element in reconciling the death of a loved one.
The tactile feeling from holding the Memorial Sphere (Fig.1)) helps the healing process.
The memorial brass metal closure (Fig.1, part 2) is named for its effect in bringing closure. In its cherry wood stand (Fig.3), the artistic beauty of the sphere can be closely kept on a mantle at home or in a display case in a mausoleum.

The size of the sphere is too small to hold all the ashes from a cremation.
The size of 4.5 inches in diameter is the most pleasing size to look at, cherish and hold in one's hands. The remaining ashes are meant to be scattered in a memorial service at a favourite place in nature, at sea, in a garden, or alternatively, divided into multiple spheres for several family members. Funeral homes operate under strict guidelines regarding cremation and the transfer of remains and these guidelines must always be followed.

The spherical shape is unique for an urn. The size of 4.5 inches in diameter is unique for an urn. The sphere's 3/8' th of an inch glass thickness is unique for an urn.
The iridescent finish is unique for an urn. The brass metal closure (Fig.1, part 2) with an engraved memorial are unique for an urn. The brass metal key (Fig. 2) to open and close the brass metal memorial (Fig.1, part 2) and the cherry wooden stand (Fig.3) are unique for an urn. The name of the invention, "Circle of Life Memorial Sphere" is unique for an urn.

CLAIMS (continued) All these characteristics together are unique in creating a healing and coping value when one holds it, displays it, and shares it. Combining all these unique elements creates a new and unique vessel in which to store cremated remains. This is my invention and forms the boundaries of my patent application.

I request, through this patent application, my new idea be accepted in its entirety to protect my idea from being copied. Samples are now being made and I am ready to take the product to market. After extensive worldwide research I have found nothing like this to exist. My patent application is for this new and unique urn design and concept.