Specialized Coffin Transport Devices for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857469_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Coffin Transport Devices for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857469_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857469_0009_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

This inventive concept adapts the original coffin transport device for specific, narrow markets and unique operational environments, addressing high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, limited accessibility, and high-temperature environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, dealing with a device for transporting a coffin, has limitations in its applicability to various environments. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing specialized variations of the coffin transport device, tailored to meet the demands of niche markets and extreme operational conditions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a range of devices and methods for transporting coffins in specialized environments. For high-security environments, the device features a reinforced supporting frame and enhanced locking mechanisms. For disaster relief operations, the device is equipped with adjustable shelves and removable handles to facilitate efficient and safe transportation. In extreme weather conditions, the device incorporates a waterproof and insulated supporting frame, along with sliding shelves with improved grip and traction features. For areas with limited accessibility, the device is designed to be compact and lightweight, with retractable handles and adjustable width. Finally, for high-temperature environments, the device utilizes heat-resistant materials and a cooling system to prevent overheating and ensure safe transportation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features and combinations that depart from the original patent, providing a distinct inventive step. These features include reinforced frames, enhanced locking mechanisms, adjustable shelves, removable handles, waterproof and insulated frames, improved grip and traction features, compact and lightweight designs, retractable handles, adjustable width, heat-resistant materials, and cooling systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include additional features, such as GPS tracking, sensors for monitoring environmental conditions, or communication systems for real-time updates. Variations of the device could also be designed for specific types of coffins or funeral containers, or for use in other specialized environments, such as search and rescue operations or medical transport.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including funeral services, disaster relief, emergency response, and specialized transportation. The devices and methods described can be marketed to organizations operating in high-security environments, disaster relief agencies, emergency response teams, and funeral homes serving niche markets.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Funeral and transportation equipment, specifically devices for handling and transporting funeral containers with mechanical support systems, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, materials science, and ergonomic design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with 3-5 years experience in transportation equipment design, familiar with modular mechanical systems, material adaptations, and ergonomic load distribution techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's specialized environment adaptations represent predictable variations of the source patent's fundamental coffin transport mechanism. The core structural elements of sliding shelves, supporting frames, and load distribution remain consistent, with modifications representing standard engineering design choices for specific operational contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sliding shelves connected through hinges or linear guides
PTD Variation
Adjustable shelves with retractable handles and variable width for limited accessibility scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying shelf geometry is a routine design optimization for a PHOSITA, representing a predictable extension of existing mechanical configurability
Source Patent Element
Supporting frame with transverse rods and clamp mechanisms
PTD Variation
Reinforced supporting frame with enhanced locking mechanisms for high-security environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Strengthening structural components and improving security interfaces are standard engineering approaches for adapting existing mechanical designs
Source Patent Element
Deformable material layers for load distribution
PTD Variation
Heat-resistant materials and integrated cooling systems for high-temperature environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Material substitution and thermal management represent known techniques for extending mechanical device performance across environmental conditions
Source Patent Element
Basic coffin transport frame design
PTD Variation
Waterproof and insulated supporting frame for extreme weather conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Environmental adaptation through material selection and protective layering is a predictable engineering solution for expanding device utility
Source Patent Element
Mechanical handling system with sliding components
PTD Variation
Disaster relief version with removable handles and emergency configuration options
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design and quick-reconfiguration techniques are standard approaches for creating context-specific mechanical systems
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857469, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the disclosed coffin transport device variations obvious through routine mechanical engineering design choices, thereby establishing anticipatory prior art against potential future patent claims covering substantially similar technical implementations.

Original Patent Information

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