Patent ID: 8448388
Filing Date: 2013-05-28
Classification: A47G,E04H

Abstract:
1. A grave memorial, comprising: a top surface having an opening defined therein; a locking assembly disposed within the opening; a storage canister disposed below the opening; and a vase assembly, the vase assembly comprising: an outer vase including a top portion having an open top end, a bottom end, at least one sidewall and an internal cavity defined by the open top end, the bottom end and the at least one sidewall of the top portion, a base portion having a top end connected to the bottom end of the top portion, a bottom end, at least one sidewall and an internal cavity defined by the top end, the bottom end and the at least one sidewall of the base portion, and at least one locking component disposed on the base portion; an insert removably disposed within the internal cavity of the top portion of the outer vase, the insert including an open top end, a closed bottom end, at least one sidewall and an internal cavity defined by the open top end, the closed bottom end and the at least one side wall of the insert; and a locking mechanism for removably securing the insert within the outer vase, wherein vase assembly is movable with respect to the grave memorial from an extended position, wherein the outer vase extends through the opening in the top surface of the grave memorial to a stored position, wherein the vase assembly is disposed substantially within the canister, and wherein the at least one locking component on the outer vase engages the locking assembly of the grave memorial, such that the locking assembly supports the vase assembly in the extended position and prevents the outer vase from being removed from the grave memorial.