US2115868A - Device for terracing graves - Google Patents

Description

May 3, 1938; E, c; MCINTQSH 2,115,868

DEVICE FOR TERRACING GRAVES Filed Nov. 6, 1955 2 Sheets-Sheet l Amman/bee,- I 5 A PL 0 MC/NTOSH,

May 3, 1938.

DEVICE FOR TERRACING GRAVES Filed Nov. 6, 1935 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 EAEL G MC/NT'OSH, 32A

E. c. MCINTOSH 2,115,868

Patented May 3, 1938 UNITED isrr 'nriss ;-fegr-sN- r or ies 2 Claims.

This invention relates generally to a device for terracing' graves, and particularly to* a knocked-down'irame or curbingwhich mayfbe assembled-together in orderto simulate astone curb.

The object of the invention, generally'stated, is to provide a device constructed and arranged to be assembled together so'as'to' form a terrace of the size 'corresponding with any particular grave.

A further object of the inventionisto provide a grave terracing' device of the character men- 'tioned wherein the respective sections are formed scans to simulate cut' stone.

"A more specific object of the invention is 'to provide agrave' terracing device of the character referred to wherein various'stone-like sections or short uniform length may be connected together to form a terrace of the desiredsize simulating stone. 7

Other objectswill become apparent toi those skilled in the art when the following description is read in connection with the accompanying drawings, 'in which: i Figure 1 is a perspective viewof the grave terrace-in connection with which a device 'of the present invention is employed.

- Figure 2 is a-perspective view of -one ofthe side or end sections -of the device shown in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a similar view of a corner post.

Figure 4 is a'fragmentary View illustrati-ng'the corner construction of the terracing device.

Figure 5 is adetail view' illustrating one'form -of-device'-for connectingthe respective sections together.

Figure 6 is asectional view taken along lin 6--5 :of Figure 5.

. Figure 7 is a view in side elevationshowing another embodiment of the present-invention.

Figure 8 is asectional view. takenalong-line 88- of Figure 7.

Figure 9 is a-perspective-wiewcorresponding to Figure 1 but showing another embodiment' of the device.

Figure 10 is a perspective view showing the longitudinal member employed in the embodiment of Figure 9.

Figure 11 is a perspective View showing the end and corner member of the embodiment of Figure 9.

Figure 12 is a detail View showing the manner of connecting the side and end members of the embodiment shown in Figure 9.

In accordance with the present invention, genassembled together with corner posts 2, as shown erally stated, a series of metal sections which may conveniently be formed of sheet'metal and iOf L-section may be formed'in relatively short lengths and enameled so as to simulate pieces of cutstone. These enameled sections, being of s 5 shortlength; may be assembled together in the desired number to form a terracingdevice of any required size. By thus forming the terrac-ing device or curbing of relatively short sections of uniform length, it is apparent that great flexi- 10 bility in'size is obtainable, while atthesame time the beauty of the device is accentuated.

Such enameled section may be of any desired color, such as to simulate marble, red granite,

White stone, etc., and may be connected together -15 on the interior thereof where the connecting device will not be visible so as to give the effect of adjacent or abutting sections of stone. Moreovergthe respective sections may be'treated as by 'enamelingwith a slightly different color for 2 a short distance near the ends thereof or may be interposed with a separate narrow piece of slightly contrasting color so as to simulate mortar between the adjacent sections. It will. be understood, of course, that thesections may be madein plain colors so that the stone-like sections are in abutting endwise relation. Suitable means may be provided for anchoring the terracing device formed of'the sections referred to to the earth and this may be accomplished 3 as the sections I so that these parts may be conveniently nested together for transportation and handling.

Suitable means may be provided for connecting the respective sections together. One embodiment of such means is illustrated particularly in Figures 5 and 6. As shown in Figure 2, the respective ends of section I may be provided with back turned flanges 5 in the formation of which it will be understood that the exposed ends of the sections I will become slightly rounded so as to present an appearance simulating stone. If desired, however, the ends may be left sharp or angular, but in the embodiment illustrated it is convenient to round the ends as the flanges 5 are formed. As shown in the drawings, a similar flange 6 is formed upon the horizontal surface of section I, it being understood that the flanges are formed on the interior of the section so as to be concealed from view when the device is in use.

As shown particularly in Figures 5 and 6, a slide 1 may be provided and may be slipped over flanges 5 of adjacent sections I so as to hold the same together. A similar slide 8 is provided for corresponding flanges 6. In order to securely anchor the slide 1 in position, a slot 9 may be formed in the flanges 5 of the respective sections and arranged to cooperate with a tongue l0, formed upon slide 1. It will be understood that the tongue Ill is upset so that the slide may be moved freely over the flanges but when in position with slot 5 may be driven down into the slot as shown in Figure 6, so as to securely hold the slide in position.

Another embodiment of the connecting device is illustrated in Figures I and 8 where flanges similar to flanges 5 may be formed upon the respective sections I. In accordance with this embodiment, the connecting device which may be in the form of a slide l2 may have a portion l3 arranged to extend between the adjacent ends of sections l and there be exposed on the exterior. By enameling this exposed surface 13 so as to slightly contrast with the color of sections l a mortar joint may be simulated and hence the appearance of the arrangement somewhat accentuated.

Referring now particularly to Figures 9 to 12 inclusive, another embodiment is shown in which the number of parts comprising the device is substantially reduced. In the case of this embodiment the device is composed of only four parts: namely, a pair of longitudinally extending or side members 2!! and a pair of short side or end members 2|. As shown in Figures 9 and 11 the end members include also corner members 21. As was the case with the previous embodiment, however, the corner members 21 extend out for a substantial distance beyond the actual vertex thereof, so as to provide ample space for conveniently connecting the same to the adjacent members as by means of nuts and bolts 22 which extend through and connect cooperating flanges 23 and 24 located respectively on the corner members and the side members as shown.

The side and end members as shown in Figures 9, 10, 11 are, as was the case with the previous embodiment, formed of sheet metal, such as sheet steel, which is suitably enameled to simulate cut stone. The parts, as shown in Figures 9, and 11 are, however, additionally provided with a pair of reenforcing flanges 25 and 26 extending longitudinally thereof, and at right angles to the respective main flanges of the angle section. These flanges 25 and 26 constitute reenforcing means whereby bulging of the relatively long members, shown in this embodiment, is substantially prevented and additionally provide anchors for preventing displacement of the device both vertically and horizontally when filled with earth.

From the foregoing description it is apparent that the present invention accomplishes its objects and that a grave terracing device is pro vided which is convenient to assemble and flexible so that it may be made of any desired size, while the respective sections are so formed as to simulate stone, and being of the same dimensions may be conveniently handled. It will be understood, of course, that various modifications in the details hereinbefore set forth may be made without departing from the spirit of this invention. It is to be distinctly understood, therefore,

that the foregoing disclosure is to be interpreted as illustrative only and not in a limiting sense. Such modifications and the use of such individual features and sub-combinations of features, as do not depart from the spirit of this invention, are,

although not specifically described herein, contemplated by and within the scope of the appended claims.

Having described the claimed is: I

1. A device of the kind described comprising, sheet metal side members of doubly flanged angle section enameled to simulate stone, separate sheet metal end members of doubly flanged angle section enameled to simulate stone, one of the flanges on said members extending longitudinally along the lower edge thereof to stiffen the same and form a supporting foot and anchor to be covered by earth, and means within the angle for securing said end and side members together.

2. A device of the kind described comprising, sheet metal side members of angle section provided with a reenforcing flange extending lengthwise thereof, separate sheet metal end members of angle section provided with a reenforcing flange extending lengthwise thereof, said reenforcing flange on said members extending longitudinally along the lower edge thereof to stiffen the same and form a supporting foot and anchor invention, what is to be covered by earth, said end members be-

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