Dennis C Laphan

US Patent:

6530134, Mar 11, 2003

Filed:

May 4, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/304779

Inventors:

Dennis C. Laphan - Cincinnati OH
Ilija Rojdev - Fairfield OH

Assignee:

Batesville Services, Inc. - Batesville IN

International Classification:

A61G 1700

US Classification:

27 7, 27 2

Abstract:

A method of forming an article of manufacture which includes an undercut therein comprises the steps of providing a tool, removably positioning at least one consumable form adjacent to the tool, providing settable material from which to mold a finished part, molding the material onto the tool and on the form so as to encapsulate the form within the material to thereby form an undercut therein, allowing the material to set to form the finished part and separating the tool from the finished part and the encapsulated form. A method is also provided for forming articles of manufacture of various configurations utilizing a single generic tool by repeating the steps with differently shaped forms removably affixed to the single generic tool in different locations to produce a plurality of finished parts of varying configurations with the single generic tool.

US Patent:

6836936, Jan 4, 2005

Filed:

Feb 25, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/028796

Inventors:

John P. Biondo - Batesville IN, US
Dennis C. Laphan - Cincinnati OH, US
Donald R. Maier - Cincinnati OH, US
William F. Neth - Batesville IN, US
Charles F. Winburn - Batesville IN, US

Assignee:

Batesville Services, Inc. - Batesville IN

International Classification:

A61G 1700

US Classification:

27 2, 27 14

Abstract:

A casket is provided with an integral memorabilia compartment for the placement, display and storage therein of personal effects and mementos of memorialization of the deceased. In one form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the cap. In another form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the shell. In both forms the memorabilia compartment is so positioned and configured as to provide convenient access to mourners paying respects to the deceased for placing personal effects and mementos therein and to provide display of the personal effects and mementos placed therein for viewing by the mourners.

US Patent:

6976294, Dec 20, 2005

Filed:

Jul 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/189060

Inventors:

John P. Biondo - Batesville IN, US
Dennis C. Laphan - Cincinnati OH, US
Donald R. Maier - Cincinnati OH, US
William F. Neth - Batesville IN, US
Charles F. Winburn - Batesville IN, US

Assignee:

Batesville Services, Inc. - Batesville IN

International Classification:

A61G017/00

US Classification:

27 2, 27 14

Abstract:

A casket is provided with an integral memorabilia compartment for the placement, display and storage therein of personal effects and mementos of memorialization of the deceased. In one form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the cap. In another form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the shell. In both forms the memorabilia compartment is so positioned and configured as to provide convenient access to mourners paying respects to the deceased for placing personal effects and mementos therein and to provide display of the personal effects and mementos placed therein for viewing by the mourners.

US Patent:

7774908, Aug 17, 2010

Filed:

Apr 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/836779

Inventors:

John P. Biondo - Batesville IN, US
Dennis C. Laphan - Cincinnati OH, US
Donald R. Maier - Cincinnati OH, US
William F. Neth - Batesville IN, US
Charles F. Winburn - Batesville IN, US

Assignee:

Batesville Services, Inc. - Batesville IN

International Classification:

A61G 17/00

US Classification:

27 16, 27 2

Abstract:

A casket is provided with an integral memorabilia compartment for the placement, display and storage therein of personal effects and mementos of memorialization of the deceased. In one form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the cap. In another form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the shell. In both forms the memorabilia compartment is so positioned and configured as to provide convenient access to mourners paying respects to the deceased for placing personal effects and mementos therein and to provide display of the personal effects and mementos placed therein for viewing by the mourners.

US Patent:

20030111769, Jun 19, 2003

Filed:

Jan 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/346778

Inventors:

Dennis Laphan - Cincinnati OH, US
Ilija Rojdev - Fairfield OH, US

Assignee:

Batesville Services, Inc. of One Batesville Boulevard - Batesville IN

International Classification:

B29C045/14

US Classification:

264/318000

Abstract:

A method of forming an article of manufacture which includes an undercut therein comprises the steps of providing a tool, removably positioning at least one consumable form adjacent to the tool, providing settable material from which to mold a finished part, molding the material onto the tool and on the form so as to encapsulate the form within the material to thereby form an undercut therein, allowing the material to set to form the finished part and separating the tool from the finished part and the encapsulated form. A method is also provided for forming articles of manufacture of various configurations utilizing a single generic tool by repeating the steps with differently shaped forms removably affixed to the single generic tool in different locations to produce a plurality of finished parts of varying configurations with the single generic tool.

US Patent:

57090165, Jan 20, 1998

Filed:

Jun 2, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/459736

Inventors:

Kenneth J. Gulick - Ashland OH
Dennis C. Laphan - Cincinnati OH
John R. Enneking - Batesville IN
Carolyn Wetzler - West Chester OH
Leslie W. Smith - Batesville IN
James F. Kirschner - Batesville IN
Gary L. Henby - Batesville IN
Wilbur A. Schebler - Batesville IN

Assignee:

Batesville Casket Company, Inc. - Batesville IN

International Classification:

A61G 1700

US Classification:

27 2

Abstract:

A casket is assembled from prefabricated components to provide an attractive and aesthetically appealing casket design with a minimum amount of metal components so that the casket is adapted for cremation. A shell of the casket is constructed from upstanding sidewalls with a peripheral frame and facing panel secured to the frame. The respective walls are joined by cooperating cam and post connectors that they can be easily assembled without skilled personnel or specialized tooling. A cap enclosing the casket shell is constructed with a peripheral rim formed from rim members also joined by the cam and post connectors. A dish assembly is positioned on an inside surface of the cap and includes puffing members which are securely retained within cooperating grooves on the rim and dish assembly to thereby avoid the need for metal staples or other mechanical fasteners. The panels of the casket are preferably formed by hardboard to provide a structurally rigid and stable shell without the need for additional reinforcing members and which are readily consumable in the cremation process.

US Patent:

56111240, Mar 18, 1997

Filed:

May 10, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/438441

Inventors:

John P. Biondo - Batesville IN
Dennis C. Laphan - Cincinnati OH
Donald R. Maier - Cincinnati OH
William F. Neth - Batesville IN
Charles F. Winburn - Batesville IN

Assignee:

Batesville Casket Company, Inc. - Batesville IN

International Classification:

A61G 1700

US Classification:

27 2

Abstract:

A casket is provided with an integral memorabilia compartment for the placement, display and storage therein of personal effects and mementos of memorialization of the deceased. In one form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the cap. In another form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the shell. In both forms the memorabilia compartment is so positioned and configured as to provide convenient access to mourners paying respects to the deceased for placing personal effects and mementos therein and to provide display of the personal effects and mementos placed therein for viewing by the mourners.

US Patent:

61016926, Aug 15, 2000

Filed:

Nov 24, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/977103

Inventors:

John E. Linville - Louisville KY
Dennis C. Laphan - Cincinnati OH
Anthony S. Casablanca - Batesville IN

Assignee:

Batesville Services, Inc. - Batesville IN

International Classification:

A61G 1700

US Classification:

27 2

Abstract:

A casket includes a casket shell and a handle bar. The casket includes a side wall with a plurality of external hardware bosses formed integrally and contiguously with the side wall and protruding outwardly therefrom. Each hardware boss is generally hollow and formed to define an interior region that is at least partially bounded by a respective protruded wall offset outwardly from the side wall. A respective first transition wall integrally connects the side wall and respective protruded wall, and a respective second transition wall spaced from the first transition wall and integrally connects the side wall and respective protruded wall, each of the first and second transition walls being formed to include a handle-receiving void, and a handle bar extending through the voids.