Patent ID: 6925740

Claim:
A gravesite memorial display, comprising: a) a shell structured to enclose a weathertight interior, the shell including: i) at least one fixed portion; ii) at least one movable portion, which is coupled to the fixed portion and substantially forms the interior, the movable portion movable between a closed position, wherein the interior is sealed, and an open position, providing access to the interior enabling an individual to place items for display purposes within the interior or remove items from the interior; iii) a transparent portion fixed to at least one of the movable portion of the shell and the fixed portion of the shell; b) latching means for securely holding the movable portion of the shell in a closed position, when access to the interior is not needed, and when a weathertight sealing of the interior is to be established; c) a seal structured for forming the weathertight seal where edge portions of the movable portion contact edge portions of the fixed portion; d) wherein the seal is provided by a rubber gasket fixed to at least one of the fixed and the movable portions of the shell by being partially embedded within an included groove; and e) means to maintain the gravesite memorial display at the gravesite at a selected location and orientation; f) the gravesite memorial display therefore structured to seal in a weathertight manner, and internally thereto for display purposes at the gravesite, at least one item that may be viewed by nearby individuals including friends, family, or other visitors.