Adjustable cap panel with kit

• US 20040158960A1
• Filed: 02/12/2004
• Published: 08/19/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 02/12/2003
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Zellna T. Shaw
• Original Assignee: Zellna T. Shaw
• Inventors: Shaw, Zellna T.
• Application Number:
  US10/777,925
• Publication Number:
  US 20040158960A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 27/14
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 17/0106 Wood
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 17/0136 Plastic material
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 17/02 Coffin closures; Packings therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 17/04 Fittings for coffins

Abstract

A method and kit for providing a cap panel and accessories for a casket comprises a panel of flexible plastic or board that is covered in a removable fabric. The lid of the casket where the cap panel will be displayed is measured using an included measuring device, and the panel is cut to adjust the panel size after removing the decorative fabric. After adjusting the size of the panel, the panel is re-covered in the fabric by attaching the fabric at the backside of the panel. Thereafter, the panel is inserted onto the casket lid by tucking the cap panel with a provided device into a framing area situated about the central area on the lid. The cap panel may be stored in a frame or packaging pending need for use on a casket. The framed or packaged cap panel combined with a pillow cover and drape provides a pre-need package for uniquely meeting the specific interests of a person while providing for flexibility of casket selection at the time of need.

Claims

1. A method for providing a cap panel for a casket comprising the steps of:

covering an adjustable panel in a decorative fabric;

measuring a central area on a lid of the casket where the cap panel will be displayed between the framing on the lid'"'"'s underside when the lid is opened;

removing the decorative fabric from the adjustable panel;

measuring and cutting the adjustable panel as needed for use in accordance with the specific sized central area on the lid of the casket in such a configuration that the adjustable cap panel will be displayed during funeral services;

re-covering the adjustable panel with the decorative fabric; and

inserting the adjustable cap panel onto the casket lid by tucking the adjustable cap panel into a framing area situated about the central area on the lid.

2. A method for providing a cap panel for a casket as in claim 1 comprising the additional steps of framing the adjustable panel in a frame for display after the step of covering the adjustable panel in a decorative fabric and removing the adjustable panel from the frame for use upon need for the casket before the step of removing the decorative fabric from the adjustable panel.

3. A method for providing a cap panel for a casket as in claim 2 comprising the additional step of storing a measuring device, tucking device, and instructions between the adjustable panel and a frame backing for removal upon removing the adjustable panel from the frame for use upon need for the casket.

4. A method for providing a cap panel for a casket as in claim 2 comprising the additional combination step of framing with the adjustable panel a pillow cover and casket drape for storage and display until removal of the adjustable panel from the frame for use upon need for the casket.

5. An adjustable cap panel kit for assembling an adjustable cap panel for use in caskets upon need comprising:

a panel of flexible and pliable plastic or board material;

a measuring device;

a removable decorated fabric covering for covering the panel;

pinning devices; and

hook and loop fasteners with adhesive backing.

6. An adjustable cap panel kit as in claim 5 in which the measuring device is a tape measure.

7. An adjustable cap panel kit as in claim 5 that further includes a cutting device.

8. An adjustable cap panel kit as in claim 5 that further includes a tucking device.

9. An adjustable cap panel kit as in claim 5 that further includes a wood frame suitable for framing the panel.

10. An adjustable cap panel kit as in claim 5 that further includes a pillow cover and a casket drape.

11. An adjustable cap panel kit as in claim 10 in which the casket drape includes a plurality of pockets.