Advanced Funerary Capsule for Enhanced Body Preservation and Operator Safety

Publication ID: 24-11857468_0006_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Funerary Capsule for Enhanced Body Preservation and Operator Safety,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857468_0006_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857468_0006_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,468.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept enhances the original funerary capsule by introducing advanced features for optimal body preservation, sanitation, and operator safety, ensuring a dignified and respectful experience for the deceased and their loved ones.

Background and Problem Solved

The original funerary capsule patent has limitations in maintaining optimal body preservation, ease of sanitation, and operator safety. This new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating innovative features, such as temperature control, removable interior liners, hermetically sealed compartments, built-in weighing systems, and ergonomically designed handles.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The advanced funerary capsule comprises a temperature control system to maintain a predetermined temperature range for optimal body preservation. A removable and washable interior liner facilitates easy sanitation and reuse. The lid features a hermetically sealed compartment containing a scent-neutralizing agent. A built-in weighing system provides accurate measurement of the body prior to cremation. Ergonomically designed handles with grip-enhancing materials reduce fatigue and improve operator safety. These enhancements ensure a dignified and respectful experience for the deceased and their loved ones.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features that are not obvious from the original patent, including the temperature control system, removable interior liner, hermetically sealed compartment, built-in weighing system, and ergonomically designed handles. These features provide a significant improvement over the original patent, enhancing the overall functionality and user experience of the funerary capsule.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the advanced funerary capsule could include variations in the temperature control system, such as using different cooling or heating methods. The removable interior liner could be designed with different materials or shapes to accommodate various body types. The hermetically sealed compartment could be adapted for use with different scent-neutralizing agents or other substances. The built-in weighing system could be integrated with other cremation equipment for seamless operation. The ergonomically designed handles could be modified to accommodate different operator preferences or needs.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The advanced funerary capsule has significant commercial potential in the funerary industry, particularly in the areas of viewing, transport, burial, and cremation services. The enhanced features of the inventive concept cater to the growing demand for dignified and respectful funeral experiences, making it an attractive solution for funeral homes, crematories, and other industry stakeholders.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61G17/001
A A61 A61G17/002
A A61 A61G17/007
A A61 A61G17/041

Field of Art

Funerary equipment and body handling technologies, specifically focusing on capsules and containers for deceased transportation and preservation, requiring expertise in materials science, thermal management, ergonomic design, and sanitation protocols

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced technical training in mortuary sciences, biomedical engineering, or related fields, possessing knowledge of medical-grade materials, thermal preservation techniques, and equipment design for handling human remains

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the advanced features in the PTD represent logical extensions of the source patent's fundamental design, utilizing standard engineering techniques to incrementally improve body preservation, sanitation, and handling processes. The variations demonstrate predictable solutions to known challenges in funerary equipment design, applying well-established technological approaches to enhance functionality and operator experience.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Casket made of synthetic materials adaptable to sanitation treatments
PTD Variation
Removable and washable interior liner for easy sanitation and reuse
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to develop a removable liner as a natural progression of the original patent's sanitation-focused material design, representing a predictable solution to improve cleaning and hygiene processes
Source Patent Element
Casket with side walls and closing lid
PTD Variation
Temperature control system to maintain predetermined preservation temperature
Obviousness Reasoning
Thermal management in body preservation is a known technique in mortuary sciences, and integrating a temperature control mechanism would be an obvious enhancement to the existing capsule design using standard refrigeration or thermal regulation technologies
Source Patent Element
Casket designed for body transport and viewing
PTD Variation
Built-in weighing system for accurate body measurement prior to cremation
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating measurement capabilities is a logical design improvement that a PHOSITA would consider as a standard functional enhancement, utilizing well-known weight measurement technologies to provide additional utility
Source Patent Element
Casket with basic structural components
PTD Variation
Ergonomically designed handles with grip-enhancing materials
Obviousness Reasoning
Improving operator safety and reducing physical strain through ergonomic handle design represents a standard engineering approach to equipment optimization, using known materials and design principles
Source Patent Element
Closing lid made of transparent material
PTD Variation
Hermetically sealed compartment containing scent-neutralizing agent
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing a sealed compartment for odor management is a predictable solution in body handling technologies, applying standard encapsulation techniques to address a known challenge in funerary equipment
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this Published Technical Disclosure would be considered obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art in light of US Patent 11857468, as the claimed innovations represent incremental, predictable improvements utilizing standard engineering techniques and known technologies within the funerary equipment design domain.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,468
TitleFunerary capsule for viewing and transporting dead bodies
Assignee(s)SHUTTLE INNOVATION DI ERIO ZANON