Abstract:
A gravesite memorial display is provided which includes a display rack and support post. The display rack displays items that depict hobbies, interests, and achievements of the deceased. The gravesite memorial display also includes an anti-theft bar that prevents theft of memorial items.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The invention relates generally to a gravesite memorial display and, more particularly, to a gravesite memorial display for use in displaying items that were significant to the deceased. 
     Headstones at gravesites generally contain a deceased&#39;s name and birth and death dates, but rarely contain any information particular to the life of the deceased, such as achievements or interests. Loved ones and friends often desire a more specific reminder of the life of the deceased when they visit the cemetery. Friends and family may also want a display at the gravesite that informs other visitors of the life of the deceased. 
     Specifically, it may be desired that a memorial display include information about the hobbies, awards, family, and job of the deceased. This information is too detailed to be included on a headstone or other grave marker. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     An object of the present invention is to provide a gravesite memorial display. 
     A further object of the present invention is to provide a gravesite memorial display that displays items of significance to the deceased. 
     These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reference to the following specification, drawings, and claims. 
     The present invention intends to overcome the difficulties encountered heretofore. To that end, a gravesite memorial display is provided which includes a display rack and support post is provided. The display rack displays items that depict hobbies, interests, and achievements of the deceased. The gravesite memorial display also includes an anti-theft bar that prevents theft of memorial items. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a view of the memorial display of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is a view of the safety latch of the memorial display of the present invention. 
         FIG. 3  is a close view of the safety latch of the memorial display of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4  is a close view of the safety latch of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  is a view of the support post of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  is a view of a memorial placard of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7  is a view of a flag post for use in the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  is a view of an alternative support post for use in the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     Illustrated generally in  FIG. 1  is the memorial display  8  of the present invention. The memorial display  8  includes a support  10  that supports a rack  12 . The rack has openings  13  that receive items  22  for display. 
     A typical memorial item  22  is shown in  FIG. 6 . The memorial item  22  includes a placard  24  that displays an image or picture of an item of significance to the deceased. The placard  24  is supported by a post  26 . The post  26  fits into the openings  13  on the rack  12 . The post  26  also has a washer  28 . A second type of support  40  is seen in  FIG. 7 . Instead of having the placard  24 , the support  40  includes a curved bar  42  to hold a flag (not pictured). This second type of support  40  also includes a washer  28 . 
     Attached to the rack  12  is an anti-theft bar  14  that secures the memorial items  22  to the rack  12 . The bar  14  is pivotally attached to the rack  12  at one end of the rack  12 . As seen in  FIGS. 2-4 , the bar  14  has a top  15  and a side  16 . The top  15  has openings  18  at the locations of the memorial items  22  on the rack  12 . The top  15  slides over the rack  12  and is secured at each end of the rack  12  by screws, bolts, or any other means for attachment. The bar  14  can be secured on the top  15  of the bar or the side  16 . When memorial items  22  are in the rack  12 , the top  15  slides over the top of the washer  28  on the post  26  of the memorial item  22 . Once the bar  14  is secured at the ends of the rack  12 , the memorial items  22  cannot be removed from the rack  12  because they are held in place by the washer  28  and the top  15  of the bar  14 . 
       FIGS. 5 and 8  show two embodiments of the support post  10  of the present invention.  FIG. 5  depicts a post  10  that is inserted into the ground. The post  10  includes a stabilizing arm  60  that helps anchor the memorial display  8  in the ground.  FIG. 8  depicts a support post that can be attached to a headstone, shepard&#39;s hook, or other fixture at the gravesite. In this embodiment, the flat bar  50  is attached to the headstone or other fixture and the rack  12  attaches to the generally L-shaped support post  52 . 
     The foregoing description and drawings comprise illustrative embodiments of the present inventions. The foregoing embodiments and the methods described herein may vary based on the ability, experience, and preference of those skilled in the art. Merely listing the steps of the method in a certain order does not constitute any limitation on the order of the steps of the method. The foregoing description and drawings merely explain and illustrate the invention, and the invention is not limited thereto, except insofar as the claims are so limited. Those skilled in the art who have the disclosure before them will be able to make modifications and variations therein without departing from the scope of the invention.