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EP1588684A1
EP1588684A1 EP05290853A EP05290853A EP1588684A1 EP 1588684 A1 EP1588684 A1 EP 1588684A1 EP 05290853 A EP05290853 A EP 05290853A EP 05290853 A EP05290853 A EP 05290853A EP 1588684 A1 EP1588684 A1 EP 1588684A1
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  • the present invention relates to a funeral urn of the type consisting of a body made of a biodegradable material defining an appropriate volume of capacity for receiving ash and at least one closure member of the body.
  • Such an urn is intended in particular to receive the ashes resulting from the cremation of the bodies of deceased persons or animals. Once the ashes collected in the ballot box then raises the problem of whether or not to keep it. It is then common to place it in a columbarium.
  • JP-A-2 824 730 a biodegradable urn consisting of purified protein gelatin obtained from acid hydrolysis or alkaline partial collagen, the urn consisting of a receptacle of ashes provided with a lid as well as an over-lid.
  • JP-A-2001224640 proposes an urn whose biodegradability is obtained by means of a support tray of bacteria, bacteria causing degradation of the body urn.
  • the document DE19608261 describes a funeral urn provided with a lid, made plastic injection.
  • EP 623717 discloses a method of growing trees so as to arrange a space between the roots so you can dig a hole under this tree and to introduce ashes from cremation.
  • the idea behind the invention is therefore to propose to relatives, places in which they can bury the ashes of their deceased defined locations, for example at the foot of an already planted tree or a plantation just done.
  • the aim at the base of the invention is therefore to propose a funeral urn which can to be installed beforehand in the ground at the foot of a tree already planted or at the foot of a plantation and which can then be degraded, once the ashes collected, without inconvenience for the environment.
  • the subject of the invention is a funeral urn of the type consisting of a body made of a biodegradable material defining a volume of capacity suitable for receiving ash and at least one closure member of the body, characterized in that the urn comprises at least two closure, one of the type cap made of a non-biodegradable material and coming to at least partial recovery of the body until ash is received in said urn to allow for the preservation of the ballot box, including the buried state of this last, the other being biodegradable lid-type replacing of the first closure member after pouring ashes into the urn of way to allow biodegradation of the urn in the buried state of this last.
  • an urn according to the invention provided with a body of closing of the cap type of non-biodegradable material can be placed in the soil either by removal at the time of planting the plant or in a hole made appropriately when the plant is already planted. Once placed in the soil, this urn can subsequently receive the human or animal ashes cremation.
  • the non-biodegradable cap is removed and the ashes are then poured into the urn already in place in the soil and the second closure member, this time biodegradable, is set up to close the urn.
  • the urn becomes a biodegradable urn.
  • the biological degradation of the urn will be accelerated by the rapid loss of sealing associated with the second closure member, which ensures the internal infiltration of rainwater or watering that will dissolve the ashes and accelerate the degradation of the walls and from the bottom of the urn.
  • the body of the urn is made of a biodegradable material such as cardboard, coir and other materials that can easily be form.
  • the biodegradable closure member is advantageously made in a material similar to that of the body of the urn.
  • the non-biodegradable closure member is preferably made of materials plastics and extends over the upper opening of the body of the urn but also along its side walls.
  • a funeral urn 1 according to the invention is implanted at the foot of a plant such as a A tree, a hole being made of appropriate dimensions to accommodate the urn 1.
  • the implantation of such an urn 1 is carried out at a horizontal distance from the stem or the trunk of the vegetable between 0.5 and 1, 5 m according to the size of said plant and the upper part of the urn is at a depth of 5 to 10 cm on the surface of the soil S, the urn 1 not having to come into contact with the roots R of the plant so as not to hinder the development of the roots.
  • the buried urn 1 has a body 11 consisting of a bottom and side walls Made of biodegradable material under the influence of soil seepage water.
  • This body 11 is closed by means of a closure member under the form of a cap 12 made of a non-biodegradable material such as plastic.
  • This cap 12 covers the upper opening of the body 11 and presents side walls extending along the side walls of the body 11. This cap 12 thus ensures the internal tightness of the urn 1.
  • the outer face of the bottom of the body 11 has received a treatment of surface, for example the application of a varnish of tropicalization, to achieve a surface hydrophobia and provide external sealing to this body part biodegradable thus buried.
  • a treatment of surface for example the application of a varnish of tropicalization
  • the urn 1 is then covered with a new closure member lid type 3 of biodegradable material such as cardboard, coconut fiber and the like.
  • This cover 3 is relatively thin which allows to accelerate the beginning of the biodegradation.
  • Each participant in the ceremony can then pour a little earth on the cover 3 to close the hole as for a traditional burial.
  • the urn 1 consisting of the body 11, the enclosed ashes and the lid 3 is become completely biodegradable.

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The urn has a body (11) made of a biodegradable material to receive ashes. A cover (12) made of a non biodegradable material e.g. plastic, has lateral walls extending along lateral walls of the body and covers an upper opening of the body to ensure inner sealing of the urn. A cover made in a biodegradable material e.g. carton, replaces the cover (12) after discharging the ashes in the urn to allow biodegradation of urn at buried state.

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La présente invention concerne une urne funéraire du type constituée d'un corps réalisé en un matériau biodégradable délimitant un volume de capacité appropriée pour recevoir des cendres et d'au moins un organe de fermeture du corps.The present invention relates to a funeral urn of the type consisting of a body made of a biodegradable material defining an appropriate volume of capacity for receiving ash and at least one closure member of the body.

Une telle urne est destinée en particulier à recevoir les cendres résultant de l'incinération des corps de personnes ou animaux décédés. Une fois les cendres recueillies dans l'urne se pose alors le problème de la conservation ou non de celle-ci. Il est alors courant de placer celle-ci dans un colombarium.Such an urn is intended in particular to receive the ashes resulting from the cremation of the bodies of deceased persons or animals. Once the ashes collected in the ballot box then raises the problem of whether or not to keep it. It is then common to place it in a columbarium.

Cependant, il peut également être envisagé d'enfouir cette urne dans la terre, par exemple dans un jardin, au pied d'un arbre rappelant le disparu. Il est alors préférable de proposer une urne ne présentant pas un caractère polluant pour l'environnement.However, it can also be considered to bury this urn in the ground, by example in a garden, at the foot of a tree reminiscent of the missing. So he is it is preferable to propose an urn which does not have a polluting the environment.

On connaít ainsi par la demande FR-A-2 824 730, une urne biodégradable constituée par de la gélatine de protéine purifiée obtenue de l'hydrolyse acide ou alcaline partielle du collagène, l'urne étant constituée d'un réceptacle des cendres muni d'un couvercle ainsi que d'un sur-couvercle. Le document JP-A-2001224640 propose une urne dont la biodégradabilité est obtenue par l'intermédiaire d'un plateau support de bactéries, les bactéries provoquant la dégradation du corps d'urne.Thus known by the application FR-A-2 824 730, a biodegradable urn consisting of purified protein gelatin obtained from acid hydrolysis or alkaline partial collagen, the urn consisting of a receptacle of ashes provided with a lid as well as an over-lid. JP-A-2001224640 proposes an urn whose biodegradability is obtained by means of a support tray of bacteria, bacteria causing degradation of the body urn.

Le document DE19608261 décrit une urne funéraire munie d'un couvercle, réalisé en matière plastique par injection.The document DE19608261 describes a funeral urn provided with a lid, made plastic injection.

Par ailleurs, diverses techniques d'enfouissement sont connues. Ainsi, le brevet US 4977652 décrit un système de cimetière dans lequel les cendres de crémation sont disposées sous un arbre. Une cavité est placée sous l'arbre de manière à ce que les racines entourent les parois de ladite cavité. Un tuyau relie l'intérieur de la cavité à l'extérieur et permet ainsi de verser les cendres dans ladite cavité.In addition, various burial techniques are known. Thus, the patent US 4977652 discloses a graveyard system in which the ashes of cremation are arranged under a tree. A cavity is placed under the tree so that that the roots surround the walls of said cavity. A pipe connects the interior of the cavity and thus allows the ash to be poured into said cavity.

Le document US 5701642 décrit un autre système de cimetière dans lequel un arbre est planté au dessus du site d'enfouissement d'un cercueil. Ce cercueil est constitué d'un matériau contenant des nutriments et des fertilisants pour améliorer la croissance de l'arbre.Document US 5701642 describes another graveyard system in which a tree is planted above the burial site of a coffin. This casket is made of a material containing nutrients and fertilizers to improve the growth of the tree.

Le brevet EP 623717 décrit un procédé de croissance d'arbres de manière à ménager un espace entre les racines afin de pouvoir creuser un trou sous cet arbre et d'y introduire des cendres issues de crémation.EP 623717 discloses a method of growing trees so as to arrange a space between the roots so you can dig a hole under this tree and to introduce ashes from cremation.

Cependant, l'enfouissement de l'urne dans un jardin privé ou dans la nature peut ne pas être envisagé sereinement par les proches.However, the burial of the urn in a private garden or in the wild can not to be considered serenely by relatives.

L'idée à la base de l'invention est donc de proposer aux proches, des lieux aménagés dans lesquels ils peuvent enfouir les cendres de leurs défunts à des emplacements définis, par exemple au pied d'arbre déjà planté ou d'une plantation venant d'être faite.The idea behind the invention is therefore to propose to relatives, places in which they can bury the ashes of their deceased defined locations, for example at the foot of an already planted tree or a plantation just done.

Le but à la base de l'invention est donc de proposer une urne funéraire pouvant être installée au préalable dans la terre au pied d'un arbre déjà planté ou au pied d'une plantation et pouvant être ensuite dégradée, une fois les cendres recueillies, sans inconvénient pour l'environnement.The aim at the base of the invention is therefore to propose a funeral urn which can to be installed beforehand in the ground at the foot of a tree already planted or at the foot of a plantation and which can then be degraded, once the ashes collected, without inconvenience for the environment.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet une urne funéraire du type constituée d'un corps réalisé en un matériau biodégradable délimitant un volume de capacité appropriée pour recevoir des cendres et d'au moins un organe de fermeture du corps, caractérisée en ce que l'urne comporte au moins deux organes de fermeture, l'un de type coiffe réalisé en un matériau non biodégradable et venant à recouvrement au moins partiel du corps jusqu'à réception des cendres dans ladite urne pour permettre une conservation de l'urne, y compris à l'état enterré de cette dernière, l'autre étant biodégradable de type couvercle venant en remplacement du premier organe de fermeture après déversement des cendres dans l'urne de manière à permettre une biodégradation de l'urne à l'état enterré de cette dernière.For this purpose, the subject of the invention is a funeral urn of the type consisting of a body made of a biodegradable material defining a volume of capacity suitable for receiving ash and at least one closure member of the body, characterized in that the urn comprises at least two closure, one of the type cap made of a non-biodegradable material and coming to at least partial recovery of the body until ash is received in said urn to allow for the preservation of the ballot box, including the buried state of this last, the other being biodegradable lid-type replacing of the first closure member after pouring ashes into the urn of way to allow biodegradation of the urn in the buried state of this last.

Ainsi de manière avantageuse, une urne selon l'invention munie d'un organe de fermeture du type coiffe en matériau non biodégradable peut être placée dans le sol soit par dépose au moment de la plantation du végétal soit dans un trou réalisé de manière appropriée lorsque le végétal est déjà planté. Une fois placée dans le sol, cette urne peut recevoir par la suite les cendres humaines ou animales issues de la crémation.Thus advantageously, an urn according to the invention provided with a body of closing of the cap type of non-biodegradable material can be placed in the soil either by removal at the time of planting the plant or in a hole made appropriately when the plant is already planted. Once placed in the soil, this urn can subsequently receive the human or animal ashes cremation.

Tant qu'elle comporte son organe de fermeture non biodégradable, l'urne ainsi enterrée n'est pas endommagée. On peut donc prévoir des plantations de végétaux pourvues d'une ou de plusieurs urnes selon l'invention, destinées à accueillir des cendres par la suite.As long as it includes its non-biodegradable closure member, the urn as well buried is not damaged. It is therefore possible to plan plantations of plants provided with one or more urns according to the invention, intended for welcome ashes afterwards.

Lors de la cérémonie d'enfouissement des cendres, la coiffe non biodégradable est retirée et les cendres sont alors versées dans l'urne déjà en place dans le sol puis le second organe de fermeture, cette fois-ci biodégradable, est mis en place pour refermer l'urne. L'urne devient alors une urne biodégradable.
La dégradation biologique de l'urne va être accélérée par la perte rapide d'étanchéité liée au second organe de fermeture, ce qui assure l'infiltration interne des eaux de pluies ou d'arrosage qui vont dissoudre les cendres et accélérer la dégradation des parois et du fond de l'urne.During the burial ceremony of the ashes, the non-biodegradable cap is removed and the ashes are then poured into the urn already in place in the soil and the second closure member, this time biodegradable, is set up to close the urn. The urn becomes a biodegradable urn.
The biological degradation of the urn will be accelerated by the rapid loss of sealing associated with the second closure member, which ensures the internal infiltration of rainwater or watering that will dissolve the ashes and accelerate the degradation of the walls and from the bottom of the urn.

Les eaux une fois les cendres dissoutes, poursuivent leur infiltration jusqu'aux racines du végétal et apportent ainsi un complément facilement assimilable par les racines du végétal car il est en solution. On obtient ainsi une diffusion progressive et homogène des cendres vers le végétal tout en ayant assuré au préalable une cérémonie digne. The waters once the ashes are dissolved, continue their infiltration until plant roots and thus provide an easily assimilable complement plant roots because it is in solution. We thus obtain a progressive diffusion and homogeneous ash towards the plant while having previously provided a dignified ceremony.

De préférence, le corps de l'urne est réalisé en un matériau biodégradable tel que du carton, de la fibre de coco et autres matériaux pouvant être facilement mis en forme.Preferably, the body of the urn is made of a biodegradable material such as cardboard, coir and other materials that can easily be form.

L'organe de fermeture biodégradable est avantageusement réalisé dans un matériau similaire à celui du corps de l'urne.The biodegradable closure member is advantageously made in a material similar to that of the body of the urn.

L'organe de fermeture non biodégradable est de préférence réalisé en matières plastiques et s'étend sur l'ouverture supérieure du corps de l'urne mais également le long de ses parois latérales.The non-biodegradable closure member is preferably made of materials plastics and extends over the upper opening of the body of the urn but also along its side walls.

On décrira maintenant l'invention plus en détail en référence au dessin dans lequel :

  • la figure 1 représente une vue en coupe d'un site d'implantation d'une urne selon l'invention auprès d'un arbre, avant le déclenchement de la dégradation et
  • la figure 2 représente une vue en coupe de la figure 1 après déclenchement de la dégradation.
    • The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the drawing in which:
  • FIG. 1 represents a sectional view of an implantation site of an urn according to the invention with a tree, before the onset of the degradation and
  • Figure 2 shows a sectional view of Figure 1 after triggering the degradation.

    • Une urne funéraire 1 selon l'invention est implantée au pied d'un végétal tel qu'un arbre A, un trou étant réalisé de dimensions appropriées pour accueillir l'urne 1.A funeral urn 1 according to the invention is implanted at the foot of a plant such as a A tree, a hole being made of appropriate dimensions to accommodate the urn 1.

    L'implantation d'une telle urne 1 est réalisée à une distance horizontale de la tige ou du tronc du végétal comprise entre 0,5 et 1, 5 m selon la taille dudit végétal et la partie supérieure de l'urne se trouve à une profondeur de 5 à 10 cm par rapport à la surface du sol S, l'urne 1 ne devant pas entrer en contact avec les racines R du végétal pour ne pas gêner le développement des racines.The implantation of such an urn 1 is carried out at a horizontal distance from the stem or the trunk of the vegetable between 0.5 and 1, 5 m according to the size of said plant and the upper part of the urn is at a depth of 5 to 10 cm on the surface of the soil S, the urn 1 not having to come into contact with the roots R of the plant so as not to hinder the development of the roots.

    De manière à repérer l'urne 1 implantée, on peut mettre en place un fil de nylon 2 enterré reliant l'urne 1 par son couvercle à la tige ou au tronc du végétal. In order to locate the implanted urn 1, we can put in place a nylon thread 2 buried connecting the urn 1 by its cover to the stem or the trunk of the plant.

    L'urne 1 enterrée présente un corps 11 constitué d'un fond et de parois latérales réalisés en matériau biodégradable sous l'effet des eaux d'infiltration du sol.The buried urn 1 has a body 11 consisting of a bottom and side walls Made of biodegradable material under the influence of soil seepage water.

    Ce corps 11 est fermé à l'aide d'un organe de fermeture se présentant sous la forme d'une coiffe 12 réalisée en un matériau non biodégradable tel que du plastique. Cette coiffe 12 recouvre l'ouverture supérieure du corps 11 et présente des parois latérales s'étendant le long des parois latérales du corps 11. Cette coiffe 12 assure ainsi l'étanchéité interne de l'urne 1.This body 11 is closed by means of a closure member under the form of a cap 12 made of a non-biodegradable material such as plastic. This cap 12 covers the upper opening of the body 11 and presents side walls extending along the side walls of the body 11. This cap 12 thus ensures the internal tightness of the urn 1.

    De préférence, la face externe du fond du corps 11 a reçu un traitement de surface, par exemple l'application d'un vernis de tropicalisation, pour réaliser une hydrophobie de surface et assurer une étanchéité externe à cette partie de corps biodégradable ainsi enterrée.Preferably, the outer face of the bottom of the body 11 has received a treatment of surface, for example the application of a varnish of tropicalization, to achieve a surface hydrophobia and provide external sealing to this body part biodegradable thus buried.

    Lors de l'enfouissement de cendres, on pratique une cérémonie et lors de cette cérémonie, le fil de nylon permet de localiser facilement l'urne 1 et de tirer la coiffe 12 pour permettre son extraction de terre. On peut alors verser les cendres C dans l'urne 1.During the burial of ashes, we practice a ceremony and during this ceremony, the nylon thread makes it easy to locate the urn 1 and pull the cap 12 to allow its extraction of soil. We can then pour the ashes C in the ballot box 1.

    L'urne 1 est ensuite recouverte d'un nouvel organe de fermeture de type couvercle 3 en matériau biodégradable tel que du carton, de la fibre de coco et similaires. Ce couvercle 3 est relativement mince ce qui permet d'accélérer le début de la biodégradation.The urn 1 is then covered with a new closure member lid type 3 of biodegradable material such as cardboard, coconut fiber and the like. This cover 3 is relatively thin which allows to accelerate the beginning of the biodegradation.

    Chaque participant à la cérémonie peut alors verser un peu de terre sur le couvercle 3 pour refermer le trou comme pour un enterrement classique.Each participant in the ceremony can then pour a little earth on the cover 3 to close the hole as for a traditional burial.

    L'urne 1 constituée du corps 11, des cendres renfermées et du couvercle 3 est devenue totalement biodégradable. The urn 1 consisting of the body 11, the enclosed ashes and the lid 3 is become completely biodegradable.

    Par la suite, les eaux d'infiltration du sol et les réactions bactériennes qu'elles entraínent permettent la dégradation de l'urne 1 par l'extérieur et par l'intérieur à l'exception de la face externe du fond qui ne sera dégradé que de l'intérieur. Les eaux d'infiltration dissolvent les cendres et assurent leur diffusion progressive à l'état aqueux vers les racines de l'arbre.Subsequently, seepage water from the soil and bacterial reactions drive allow the degradation of the urn 1 by the outside and by the inside to the exception of the outer face of the bottom which will be degraded only from the inside. The infiltration waters dissolve ashes and ensure their gradual spread to the aqueous state towards the roots of the tree.

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    Urne funéraire (1) du type constituée d'un corps (11) réalisé en un matériau biodégradable délimitant un volume de capacité appropriée pour recevoir des cendres et d'au moins un organe de fermeture (12, 13) du corps (11),
    caractérisée en ce que l'urne (1) comporte au moins deux organes de fermeture (12, 13), l'un de type coiffe (12) réalisé en un matériau non biodégradable et venant à recouvrement au moins partiel du corps (11) jusqu'à réception des cendres dans ladite urne (1) pour permettre une conservation de l'urne (1), y compris à l'état enterré de cette dernière, l'autre étant biodégradable de type couvercle (13) venant en remplacement du premier organe de fermeture (12) après déversement des cendres dans l'urne (1) de manière à permettre une biodégradation de l'urne (1) à l'état enterré de cette dernière.    Funeral urn (1) of the type consisting of a body (11) made of a biodegradable material defining a volume of capacity suitable for receiving ash and at least one closing member (12, 13) of the body (11),
    characterized in that the urn (1) comprises at least two closure members (12, 13), one of the cap type (12) made of a non-biodegradable material and at least partially covering the body (11) until ash is received in said urn (1) to allow storage of the urn (1), including the buried state of the latter, the other being biodegradable lid type (13) replacing the first closure member (12) after pouring ashes into the urn (1) so as to allow biodegradation of the urn (1) in the buried state of the latter.         Urne selon la revendication 1,
    caractérisée en ce que le corps (11) de l'urne (1) est réalisé en un matériau biodégradable tel que du carton, de la fibre de coco et autres matériaux pouvant être facilement mis en forme.    Urn according to claim 1,
    characterized in that the body (11) of the urn (1) is made of a biodegradable material such as cardboard, coconut fiber and other materials that can be easily shaped.         Urne selon l'une des revendications 1 et 2,
    caractérisée en ce que l'organe de fermeture du type couvercle (13) est réalisé dans un matériau biodégradable tel que du carton, de la fibre de coco et autres matériaux pouvant être facilement mis en forme.    Urn according to one of claims 1 and 2,
    characterized in that the lid-type closure member (13) is made of a biodegradable material such as cardboard, coconut fiber and other materials which can be easily shaped.         Urne selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3,
    caractérisée en ce que l'organe de fermeture du type coiffe (12) est réalisé un matériau non biodégradable tel qu'une matière plastique.    Urn according to one of claims 1 to 3,
    characterized in that the closure member of the cap type (12) is made of a non-biodegradable material such as a plastics material.         Urne selon la revendication 4,
    caractérisée en ce que la coiffe (12) s'étend sur l'ouverture supérieure du corps (11) de l'urne (1) mais également le long de ses parois latérales.     Urn according to claim 4,
    characterized in that the cap (12) extends over the upper opening of the body (11) of the urn (1) but also along its side walls.         Urne (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5,
    caractérisée en ce que la face externe du fond du corps (11) a reçu un traitement de surface pour réaliser une hydrophobie de surface et assurer une étanchéité externe à cette partie du corps biodégradable ainsi enterrée.    Urn (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5,
    characterized in that the outer face of the bottom of the body (11) has received a surface treatment to achieve surface hydrophobicity and provide external sealing to that part of the biodegradable body thus buried.
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