FR2534137A1 - AUTOSTRUCTIBLE SEALED ENVELOPE FOR BODY ENDS - Google Patents

Abstract

1. Method for the production of a device for burying dead bodies, comprising a polyvinyl alcohol film with retarded aqueous dissolution, obtained from a saponified polyvinyl alcohol resin, characterized in that a film is utilized such as : - its thickness is comprised between 30 and 100 mu m ; - the basic polyvinyl alcohol resin contains a proportion by weight of residual unsaponified vinyl acetate which is comprised between 0,2 and 0,7% ; - said film comprises in its body a plasticizer and an anti-blocking agent ; and - before removal of water useful for aqueous dissolution, the composition by weight of said film is approximately as follows : - polyvinyl alcohol resin : from 45 to 60% - plasticizer : from 5 to 20% - anti-blocking agent : from 0,05 to 0,2% - water : amount sufficient for aqueous dissolution of the resin.

Description

The present invention relates to a sealed envelope for

  to serve as a shroud for the burial of the dead.

  We know that, nowadays, the dead are buried only several days after their death and that their setting in beer is carried out only the day of the burial It follows that the bodies are exposed, generally on a bed, several days before being buried, and that especially

  in hot weather, the decomposition of these bodies is suf-

  advanced before putting in beer to train

  the emission of foul odors and to raise

hygiene problems.

  The main object of the present invention is to remedy

to these disadvantages.

  For this purpose, according to the invention, the sealed envelope for

  the burial of human or animal bodies is remarkable

  that it consists of a material made of

  weldable sheet self-destructable over time.

  The self-destruction of the envelope, whose duration can be chosen at will, can come from the fact that either said envelope is made of a biodegradable sheet material, or it consists of a soluble material under the action of the liquids emitted during the decomposition of the bodies, that is to say in a matter soluble in cold water, or else under the action of an agent

appropriate locked in the cover.

  By way of example, such a material may belong to the chemical family of polyvinyl alcohol resins,

  be a gelatin in foil, for example of the food type

  The envelope may be made of a flexible sheet material to form a simple cover or a material

  1 rigid sheet to form a kind of box.

  Thus, as soon as death has been ascertained by a doctor, it is possible to introduce the cadaver into the casing manufactured in advance and having an opening, after which this opening is closed by welding, for example by means of

  a portable heat sealer at the disposal of the

  decin, or any other authorized person The envelope thus encloses the corpse in a sealed manner and it prevents the decomposition of odors from spreading The body can

  to remain so for several days without resulting in

  In fact, on the one hand, the weld and the material of the envelope are impervious and, on the other hand, the action of the liquid emissions coming from the corpse on the material of the body. For example, the envelope may lead to the beginning of destruction of the latter in about fifteen days. Of course, this duration of liquid emission resistance can be adjusted (by choice of the material of the cover) as a function, for example, of administrative requirements. Especially in the case where the corpse as a result of an illness

  would tend to emit large quantities of gas

  If it is possible to burst the sealed envelope, it is advantageous to equip it with a valve enabling said gases to escape bubble to bubble. In this case, it is advantageous for said valve to be of the type through which one can Thus, after welding of the opening of the envelope, it empties inside thereof, for example using a simple vacuum cleaner Such a suction allows to delay the composition of the corpse since the atmosphere inside

  envelope is rarefied As a result, the exposure time

  the corpse in its envelope can then be lengthened

if necessary.

  The envelope is at least partially transparent to allow exposure of the body to family and friends before burial However, it is advantageous that the envelope is transparent to the face and is opaque elsewhere, from way that the body can be locked without clothing inside the cover. In known manner, shortly before burial, the corpse enclosed in its envelope can be introduced

  in a coffin However, thanks to the envelope according to the in-

  vention, it is possible to delete the said

  coffin, which is then replaced by the envelope.

  After the burial, the coffin

  in solid wood, forms an obstacle between the body and the earth, so that the assimilation of

  organic by it can be delayed.

  On the contrary, when the body enclosed in

  pe according to the invention is buried directly in the earth, said envelope dissolves after a few days and assimilation of organic matter by the earth can be optimal, especially if the corpse was not worn

  no garment when introduced into the envelope.

  The opaque part of this envelope can be decorated

  and / or colored and / or simulated, for example, clothing.

  In addition, the envelope can be scented and / or sanitized.

Claims (1)

1 Waterproof envelope for the burial of human or animal bodies, characterized in that it consists of a flexible or rigid sheet material, weldable and self-destructible over time. 2 envelope according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of a biodegradable material. 3 Envelope according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of a material soluble in long in cold water, or under the action of decomposition liquids and / or appropriate agents enclosed in the casing. 4. Envelope according to claim 3, characterized in that it consists of a polyvinyl alcohol resin or a gelatin. Envelope according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises a valve allowing gaseous communication from the inside of the envelope to the outside. 6. Envelope according to claim 5, characterized in that the valve allows to evacuate in said envelope. Envelope according to any one of claims 1 to   1 to 6, characterized in that it is transparent. Envelope according to any one of 7, characterized in that it is of the face. 9 Envelope according to any one of 8, characterized in that it is of the face. at least partly claims l transparent at the level claims i opaque outside   Envelope according to any of the claims i   at 9, characterized in that it is decorated and / or asep- tisée.