Modular, Adaptive Coffin Transportation System

Publication ID: 24-11857469_0005_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Modular, Adaptive Coffin Transportation System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857469_0005_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857469_0005_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. 11,857,469.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation coffin transportation system that integrates advanced technologies to provide unparalleled flexibility, safety, and efficiency, revolutionizing the funeral industry.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Device for transporting a coffin', addressed the need for efficient and safe coffin transportation. However, its design limitations, such as fixed frame sizes and manual handling, restrict its adaptability to diverse coffin sizes, shapes, and cultural requirements. The new inventive concept solves this problem by introducing modular, self-adjusting frames, artificial intelligence, and hybrid handling systems, enabling seamless and secure transportation.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The modular, adaptive coffin transportation system comprises a network of interconnected components, including a self-adjusting frame, sensors, artificial intelligence, and hybrid handling systems. The frame dynamically adapts to various coffin sizes and shapes, ensuring optimal load distribution and stability. Artificial intelligence predicts and adjusts the trajectory of the coffin in real-time, ensuring smooth and secure transportation. The hybrid handling system combines robotic and manual handling capabilities, allowing for both autonomous and assisted transportation modes. Advanced safety protocols prevent accidents, and a decentralized, blockchain-based system tracks and verifies the movement of coffins, ensuring transparency, security, and accountability.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in coffin transportation by integrating advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain, to create a modular, adaptive, and highly efficient system. The inventive step lies in the combination of these technologies to address the limitations of the original patent and provide a next-generation solution.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different materials or designs for the self-adjusting frame, integration of additional sensors or AI algorithms, or variations in the hybrid handling system. Furthermore, the system could be adapted for use in other industries, such as logistics or healthcare, where secure and efficient transportation of sensitive or fragile items is crucial.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The modular, adaptive coffin transportation system has significant commercial potential in the funeral industry, where it can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the overall experience for funeral homes and families. Additionally, the system's adaptability and scalability make it suitable for applications in other industries, such as logistics, healthcare, and aerospace, where secure and efficient transportation of sensitive or fragile items is critical.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61G19/00
A A61 A61G17/041
B B65 B65G7/12

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,469
TitleDevice for transporting a coffin