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Burial marker and display box

  • US 5,729,921 A
  • Filed: 01/18/1996
  • Issued: 03/24/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/18/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A burial marker and display box for preserving memorializing memorabilia, comprising:

  • a generally rectangular box for interment into the ground, said box resisting attack by ambient elements, said box defining a receiving chamber having an open end, said box securing said chamber from adjacent elements;

    a lid, said lid covering said box at said open end of said receiving chamber, said lid hingeably attached to said box, said lid being lockable to said box in order to secure contents therein, said lid securely engaging said box to make it weathertight;

    a cylindrical member, said cylindrical member engaging and resting in said receiving chamber so as to be contained within said box, said cylindrical member being removable from said box without damaging said box, said cylindrical member defining a hollow chamber capable of containing articles, said cylindrical member also being at least partially transparent to allow inspection of said hollow chamber,a cap, said cap attachably fixed to said cylindrical member to seal said hollow chamber and to protect the confines therein;

    a chain, said chain securely attaching said cylindrical member to said box; and

    said box, said lid, said cylindrical member, and said cap all constructed of durable material capable of withstanding attack by ambient elements;

    wherebya weatherproof and protected environment is provided for articles, by the burial marker and display box, allowing for preservation and inspection of the articles for several years.

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