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US 6,550,114 B1Granted
Cremation on atmospheric reentry
OwnerJohn L. Reeceinventor
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Abstract
This patent discloses a method for cremating human remains by launching the remains into the upper atmosphere or beyond to cause the remains to combust through heat generated during atmospheric reentry.
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A method of atmospheric cremation of human remains comprising the steps of:
- providing the remains of a deceased human;
- preparing said remains for cremation;
- providing a means for transporting said remains above the stratosphere;
- loading said remains into said means for transporting;
- transporting said remains to an elevation sufficient to cause said remains to combust during free fall through the atmosphere due to heat generated by atmospheric friction;
- ejecting said remains from said means for transporting at said elevation.
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