US2013061540A1PendingUtilityA1

Monument

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Sep 9, 2011Filed: Sep 9, 2011Published: Mar 14, 2013
Est. expirySep 9, 2031(~5.1 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Merrill R. Denney
E04H 13/003
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Abstract

A monument has a face sheet made from a corrosion resistant material, such as stainless steel, which is cut to a desired ornamental shape. An inscription is cut through the face sheet and includes something that is unique to a person, such as that person's signature. Backing material is applied to the back surface of the face sheet such that it is visible through the cut inscription in order to create a contrast with the surface of the face sheet. The face sheet is set into uncured concrete placed in a recess in the ground to create a pad which secures the monument in place.

Claims

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1 . A method of making a monument, comprising:
 (a) cutting a face sheet of corrosion resistant material to a desired shape;   (b) cutting an inscription in said face sheet, including something that is unique to a person;   (c) placing backing material on a back side of said face sheet such that said backing material is visible through the inscription cut in said face sheet; and   (d) setting said face sheet in a pad of uncured concrete formed in a recess in the ground.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said inscription includes a person's signature. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1  including the additional step of attaching downwardly protruding anchors to a back side of said face sheet prior to setting said face sheet in said uncured concrete. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1  including the step of attaching a three dimensional embellishment to said face sheet. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said face sheet is stainless steel. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5  wherein said backing material is copper. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 5  wherein said backing material is bronze. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1  including the step of:
 (a) cutting a back sheet of corrosion resistant material having the same shape as said face sheet; 
 (b) cutting a side sheet of corrosion resistant material having a front edge and a back edge; and 
 (c) attaching said face sheet to said side material along said front edge and attaching said back sheet to said side sheet along said back edge such that said front sheet is separated from said back sheet. 
 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8  including the further step of attaching one or more stakes to inwardly facing sides of at least one of said face sheet and said back sheet such that said portions of said stakes projects outwardly from a bottom edge of said monument. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9  including the additional step of inserting the projecting portions of said stakes into said uncured concrete. 
     
     
         11 . A monument comprising:
 (a) a face sheet of corrosion resistant material;   (b) said face sheet having an inscription cut therethrough, said image including something that is unique to a person.   (c) backing material applied to a back side of said face sheet in a manner such that said backing material is visible through the inscription cut in said face sheet; and   (d) a concrete pad set on the ground which said face sheet is embedded in.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11  wherein the inscription includes a person's signature. 
     
     
         13 . The monument of  claim 11  including one or more anchors which extend downwardly from said face sheet and extend into said concrete pad. 
     
     
         14 . The monument of  claim 11  including a three dimensional embellishment which is attached to said face sheet. 
     
     
         15 . The monument of  claim 11  wherein said face sheet is stainless steel. 
     
     
         16 . The monument of  claim 15  wherein said backing material is copper. 
     
     
         17 . The monument of  claim 15  wherein said backing material is bronze. 
     
     
         18 . The monument of  claim 11  comprising:
 (a) a back sheet of corrosion resistant material; 
 (b) a side sheet of corrosion resistant material which extends between said face sheet and said back sheet in-a manner to create a cavity therebetween. 
 
     
     
         19 . The monument of  claim 18  including one or more stakes which fit within said cavity and are attached to at least one of said face sheet and said back sheet. 
     
     
         20 . The monument of  claim 19  wherein said stakes project partially out of said monument.

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