Personalized waterproof memorial container device and method of use thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for a permanent or semi-permanent memorial container configured to be positioned in a designated location, and preferably a memorial location, such as gravesite or other memorial.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A memorial container comprising:
 a waterproof container having an external and internal surface forming an internal compartment configured to secure one or more personal items;   a resealable lid securable to the top portion of the container by a coupler; and   wherein said container is positioned proximate to a memorial location.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1 , and further comprising a lock to secure said resealable lid to said waterproof container. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said memorial location comprises a gravestone. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said coupler comprises a spline and/or guide that secures said secure said resealable lid to said waterproof container. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said coupler comprises a dovetail joint that slidably secures said resealable lid to said waterproof container. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said waterproof container may further include a stake configured to secure said waterproof container in said ground. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said waterproof container comprises a waterproof container selected from the group consisting of a rock waterproof container; a metal waterproof container, a plastic waterproof container, or a composite waterproof container. 
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said waterproof container further includes one or more customizable panels. 
     
     
         9 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said one or more personal items comprises items selected from the group consisting of a letter, a card, a picture, a memento, artwork, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 1 , and further comprising a slot component configured to receive one or more personal items into the internal compartment of said waterproof container. 
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 1 , and further comprising a mount secured to said memorial location. 
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 11 , wherein said mount comprises a coupling surface configured to secure the memorial container to a memorial location. 
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 12 , wherein said coupling surface comprises a coupler configured to be secured to a coupler position of the container selected from the group consisting of: an adhesive, a strap, a stake, a mount, a threaded coupler, a slide coupler, a snap coupler, and a quick release coupler. 
     
     
         14 . An integrated memorial container system comprising:
 a waterproof container having an external and internal surface forming an internal compartment configured to secure one or more personal items;   a resealable lid securable to the top portion of the container by a coupler; and   a gravestone having an pre-fabricated compartment configured to receive and secure said waterproof container.   
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein said pre-fabricated compartment comprises a coupling surface that is configured to be coupled with a coupler position of the container. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein said coupling surface is selected from the group consisting of: an adhesive, a strap, a stake, a mount, a threaded coupler, a slide coupler, a snap coupler, and a quick release coupler. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein said integral position comprises a slot integral with said gravestone. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein said coupler comprises a spline and/or guide that secures said secure said resealable lid to said waterproof container. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein said coupler comprises a dovetail joint that slidably secures said resealable lid to said waterproof container. 
     
     
         20 . A mounted memorial container system comprising:
 a waterproof container having an external and internal surface forming an internal compartment configured to secure one or more personal items;   a resealable lid securable to the top portion of the container by a coupler; and   a mount secured to a memorial location; and   a coupling surface configured to secure a coupler position on said memorial container to the container to said memorial location.