# US 7,610,663 B2 · Structure and method for connecting cremation ashes with living plants > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 7,610,663 B2 - Document ID: US7610663B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 11/542,709 - Filed: 2006-10-04 - Published: 2008-04-10 - Granted: 2009-11-03 - Earliest claimed: 2006-10-04 - Inventors: Raymond Keith Johnson, Sr. - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7610663B2 ## CPC - E04H 13/008: {Memorials for cremation ashes (E04H13/006 takes precedence)} - E04H: BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) ## Abstract A structure for connecting cremation ashes with living plants comprising a plant and at least one from the group consisting of cremated remains in a cavity of the plant and a link located in a cavity of the plant, the link connecting with the cremated remains. The structure may further comprise a vessel for holding the cremated remains and a memorial structure connected to the link. The structure is meant to create a living memorial for the deceased. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A structure for connecting cremated remains to a living plant, comprising: a vessel holding said cremated remains and a cavity created within said plant, wherein said vessel is at least partially contained within said cavity, and wherein said cremated remains are at least partially contained within said cavity. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) A structure as recited in claim 1, further comprises a link extending from said cremated remains to the outside of said plant. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) A structure as recited in claim 2, wherein said link is a flexible cord. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) A structure as recited in claim 2, wherein said link telescopes to increase in length. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) A structure as recited in claim 2, further comprising a memorial structure attached to said link outside said plant. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) A structure as recited in claim 1, further comprising a sealant applied to a portion of said cavity for sealing out moisture, microbes and insects. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) A structure as recited in claim 1, wherein said vessel is at least one from the group including a non-biodegradable vessel, a biodegradable vessel and a porous vessel. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) A structure as recited in claim 1, wherein said vessel is fabricated out of at least one from the group including wood, plastic, metal, ceramic, organics, composites and a composite structure including said remains. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) A structure as recited in claim 1, wherein said plant is at least one from the group including a tree, a cactus, a vine and a house plant. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) A structure as recited in claim 1, wherein said remains are substantially contained within said cavity. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) A structure as recited in claim 1, wherein said vessel is entirely contained within said cavity. ### Claim 12 A structure for connecting cremated remains to a living plant, comprising: a vessel containing cremated remains and a flexible cord with first and second ends, said first end in contact with said cremated remains and said second end placed in a cavity created within said plant, wherein said vessel is at least partially contained within said cavity. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) A structure as recited in claim 12, wherein said flexible cord is at least one from the group including wire and organic fibers. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) A structure as recited in claim 12, wherein said vessel is a memorial structure. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) A structure as recited in claim 12, further comprising a bag for holding said cremated remains within said vessel. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) A structure as recited in claim 12, wherein said cremated remains are at least partially contained within said cavity. ### Claim 17 A method of connecting cremated remains to a living plant, comprising: providing said living plant, said cremated remains and a vessel; creating a cavity in said living plant; placing said cremated remains in said vessel; and placing said vessel in said cavity so that said cremated remains are at least partially placed in said cavity. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) A method as recited in claim 17, wherein creating said cavity involves at least one from the group including drilling, sawing and cutting. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) A method as recited in claim 17, further comprising providing a link that extends from said vessel. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) A method as recited in claim 19, further comprising allowing said plant to grow around said link. ### Claim 21 (depends on 17) A method as recited in claim 17, further comprising providing a link that extends from within said vessel. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) A method as recited in claim 21, further comprising allowing said plant to grow around said link. ### Claim 23 (depends on 17) A method as recited in claim 17, further comprising allowing said plant to grow around said cremated remains. ### Claim 24 (depends on 17) A method as recited in claim 17, further comprising attaching a memorial structure to said plant. ### Claim 25 (depends on 24) A method as recited in claim 24, further comprising providing a link that connects between said cremated remains and said memorial structure. ### Claim 26 (depends on 17) A method as recited in claim 17, further comprising allowing said vessel to degrade and said plant absorbing a portion of said cremated remains. ### Claim 27 A method of connecting cremated remains to a living plant, comprising: providing said living plant, said cremated remains and vessel; placing said cremated remains in said vessel; creating a cavity within said plant; placing said vessel at least partially within said cavity so that a portion of said cremated remains is within said cavity; providing a link with first and second ends, said first end in contact with said cremated remains and said second end extending outward from said plant; attaching an identifying memorial structure to said second end; and allowing said plant to grow around said vessel. ### Claim 28 (depends on 27) A method as recited in claim 27, further comprising sealing a portion of said cavity to seal out moisture, microbes and insects. ### Claim 29 (depends on 27) A method as recited in claim 27, further comprising allowing said plant to grow completely around said vessel entombing said cremated remains. ### Claim 30 (depends on 27) A method as recited in claim 27, further comprising allowing said vessel to degrade and said plant absorbing a portion of said cremated remains. ### Claim 31 A method of connecting cremated remains to a living plant, comprising: providing said living plant, said cremated remains and vessel; placing said cremated remains in said vessel, said vessel including a flexible cord with first and second ends, said first end in contact with said remains and said second end extending outward from said vessel; creating a cavity within a portion of said plant; placing said second end within said cavity; and allowing said plant to grow around said second end to create a connection between said plant and said remains. ### Claim 32 (depends on 31) A method as recited in claim 31, further comprising attaching said vessel to said plant. ### Claim 33 (depends on 31) A method as recited in claim 31, further comprising placing said vessel on a surface next to said plant.