Viewing coffin
OwnerKenard Tompkinsinventor
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Abstract
A viewing coffin is provided that can support a deceased individual and provide a means of viewing the same without opening the coffin door. The coffin comprises a substantially rectangular structure with an open upper and a coffin door thereover. The coffin door includes an upper portion that comprises a transparent surface. The upper portion is configured to be disposed over the upper body of an individual within the coffin for viewing purposes. The coffin door further comprises a channel disposed within the door and below the upper portion. A slidable lid is provided within the channel that can be operably deployed over the transparent surface to shroud the individual therein. In this way, the lid provides a means to allow viewing of the individual, while the transparent surface separates the body from the ambient environment.
Claims5
A viewing coffin, comprising:
- an elongated and substantially rectangular coffin box;
- said coffin box having end walls, sidewalls, a lower surface, an open interior, and an open upper surface;
- a coffin door coextensive with said open upper surface of said coffin box;
- said coffin door having an upper portion comprising a transparent surface to view said open interior from outside of said coffin box;
- said upper portion having a lower ledge, side edges, and an upper edge;
- said coffin door having a channel within an interior of said coffin door;
- said channel having an opening along said lower edge of said upper portion;
- a lid slidably deployable from said channel;
- said lid coextensive with said transparent surface and positioned thereover when slidably deployed from said channel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.