Decorative Container Device

Abstract

A decorative container device is disclosed that provides a multipurpose, weatherproof storage container for safely securing mementos at a gravesite. The decorative container device comprises a body component that is configured in a rectangular shape that measures approximately six inches in length and width and one to two inches in thickness. The body component would be a transparent, plastic structure that enables decorations like holiday cards and artwork to be seen through the container's surface. The body component also comprises hook and loop fasteners that allow the body component to be secured to a tombstone. Thus, each container device functions as a suitable way of showing affection to a loved one who has passed through different types of decorations inserted into the container.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A decorative container device that provides a user with a multipurpose, weatherproof storage container for securing mementos at a gravesite, the decorative container device comprising:
 a body component;   a lid component; and   a securing means;   wherein the body component and the lid component are adapted to receive and secure a memento and protects the memento from weather; and   further wherein the body component is secured to a gravestone via the securing means for display and decoration.   
     
     
         2 . The decorative container device of  claim 1 , wherein the body component is a transparent, plastic structure configured in a rectangular shape. 
     
     
         3 . The decorative container device of  claim 2 , wherein the body component comprises a transparent front face and a transparent rear face secured together so the memento can be seen. 
     
     
         4 . The decorative container device of  claim 3 , wherein the body component has an inner recess between the front face and the rear face for holding the memento. 
     
     
         5 . The decorative container device of  claim 4 , wherein a slot opening in a top of the body component communicates with the inner recess and enables the memento to be inserted and removed. 
     
     
         6 . The decorative container device of  claim 5  further comprising a gasket, and wherein the inner recess is completely enclosed around a rest of a perimeter, so that only opening is through the slot opening. 
     
     
         7 . The decorative container device of  claim 6 , wherein the lid component is utilized to cover the slot opening and secure the memento inside the body component. 
     
     
         8 . The decorative container device of  claim 7 , wherein the perimeter of the body component comprises a channel that runs along at least substantially all of the perimeter, to mate the front face and the rear face together to provide a weatherproof seal. 
     
     
         9 . The decorative container device of  claim 8 , wherein the securing means are hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         10 . The decorative container device of  claim 9 , wherein the memento comprises a holiday card, a picture, a photograph, or a decoration. 
     
     
         11 . The decorative container device of  claim 10 , wherein the decorative container device can be utilized with a gravestone, a headstone, a tombstone, or a memorial. 
     
     
         12 . The decorative container device of  claim 11  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         13 . A decorative container device that provides a user with a multipurpose, weatherproof storage container for securing mementos at a gravesite, the decorative container device comprising:
 a body component comprising a transparent front face and a transparent rear face secured together so a memento can be seen;   a lid component;   a gasket positioned between the body component and the lid component when the lid component is installed on the body component; and   a plurality of hook and loop fasteners;   wherein the body component is a transparent, plastic structure configured in a rectangular shape;   wherein the body component has an inner recess between the transparent front face and the transparent rear face for holding the memento;   wherein a slot opening in a top of the body component communicates with the inner recess and enables the memento to be inserted and removed;   wherein the inner recess is completely enclosed around a rest of a perimeter, so that only opening is through the slot opening;   wherein the lid component is utilized to cover the slot opening and secure the memento inside the body component; and   further wherein the body component is secured to a gravestone via the plurality of hook and loop fasteners for display and decoration.   
     
     
         14 . The decorative container device of  claim 13 , wherein the perimeter of the body component comprises a channel that runs along at least substantially all of the perimeter, to mate the front face and the rear face together to provide a weatherproof seal. 
     
     
         15 . The decorative container device of  claim 13 , wherein the memento comprises a holiday card, a picture, a photograph, or a decoration. 
     
     
         16 . The decorative container device of  claim 13 , wherein the decorative container device can be utilized with a gravestone, a headstone, a tombstone, or a memorial. 
     
     
         17 . The decorative container device of  claim 13  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         18 . The decorative container device of  claim 13 , wherein the lid component is a T-shaped slide. 
     
     
         19 . The decorative container device of  claim 18 , wherein the T-shaped slide is sized and shaped to fit over a corresponding T-shaped top of the body component to secure the memento within the body component. 
     
     
         20 . A method of decorating a tombstone with mementos, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a decorative container device comprising a body component and lid component that are a transparent, plastic structure with hook and loop fasteners;   inserting a holiday card, photograph, picture, etc., into the decorative container;   securing the lid component to the decorative container; and   securing the decorative container to the tombstone via the hook and loop fasteners.