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Dennis Riga Phones & Addresses
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Westerville, OH
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18 Castlebridge Ct, Hilton Head, SC 29928 (843) 290-6799
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Hilton Head Island, SC
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4026 Baughman Grant, New Albany, OH 43054 (614) 855-0128 (614) 855-1215
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Columbus, OH
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Beaufort, SC
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18 Castlebridge Ct, Hilton Head, SC 29928
Work
Position:
Professional/Technical
Education
Degree:
Graduate or professional degree
Publications
Us Patents
Death Care Merchandise Display Unit
View pageUS Patent:
6343701, Feb 5, 2002
Filed:
Dec 18, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/738330
Inventors:
Dennis J. Riga - New Albany OH
Douglas E. Kellogg - Canal Winchester OH
Douglas E. Kellogg - Canal Winchester OH
Assignee:
The York Group, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
A47G 2900
US Classification:
211 8516
Abstract:
A death care merchandise display unit comprises two vertical, parallel, spaced wing wall panels, a vertical back wall means having lateral edges secured to the rear edges of the wing wall panels and optionally at least one decedent confinement chamber positioned between the two vertical spaced wing wall panels with a drawer slide means for rolling the chamber outward or a cornice display structure projecting from the vertical back wall of the merchandise display area or securement means for affixing death care merchandise selected from coffins, caskets, vaults, urns, sectionals or miniatures thereof and materials for decorating the same onto the merchandise display area. The securement means may consist of drawers adjacent to the decedent confinement chamber for exhibiting casket adornment materials. The cornice display structure may consist of two vertical panels and a horizontal beam secured to the vertical panels, the horizontal beam extending at least fifty percent of the distance defined by the vertical back wall. In addition, the cornice display structure may contain an illumination means affixed onto its inner perimeter.
Death Care Merchandise Display Unit
View pageUS Patent:
D464498, Oct 22, 2002
Filed:
Dec 26, 2000
Appl. No.:
29/134516
Inventors:
Dennis J. Riga - New Albany OH
Marta Monserrate - Lockbourne OH
Marta Monserrate - Lockbourne OH
Assignee:
The York Group, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
0604
US Classification:
D 6397, D6396
Death Care Merchandising System
View pageUS Patent:
6467637, Oct 22, 2002
Filed:
Jan 26, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/769781
Inventors:
Dennis J. Riga - New Albany OH
Assignee:
The York Group, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
A47G 2902
US Classification:
211 9401, 211 8516, 211 8527
Abstract:
The present invention includes a method for fabricating, and installing, a death care merchandising system and a method for displaying death care merchandise and a death care merchandising display system having low cost of fabrication in addition to ease of installation at the site of use. The death care merchandising system includes a slat wall, attached to a structural wall and vertically aligned or plumbed. From the slat wall, all further components may be hung. A provision of dividers can be used to delineate merchandise or categories of merchandise displayed within such merchandise display system and accessories, such as cornices, lighting, placards, shelving, retractable and extensible drawers, doors, and other sub units, such as cabinets, may be used in conjunction with the invention.
Slat Wall Memorial Display Unit
View pageUS Patent:
D468560, Jan 14, 2003
Filed:
Nov 19, 1999
Appl. No.:
29/114142
Inventors:
Dennis J. Riga - New Albany OH
Assignee:
The York Group, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
0604
US Classification:
D 6477, D6468, D6478
Death Care Merchandising System
View pageUS Patent:
7107222, Sep 12, 2006
Filed:
Oct 30, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/698474
Inventors:
Dennis J. Riga - New Albany OH, US
Assignee:
Matthews Resources, Inc. - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
G06F 17/60
US Classification:
705 1, 211 8516
Abstract:
The invention generally relates to the merchandising of death care products and death care related products, such as caskets, coffins, vaults, bronzes and other metallic adornments, personalized exteriors and interiors of caskets and coffins, urns, keepsakes and various printed materials, including, but not limited to, cards, such as sympathy cards, stationery, and other printed literature, including pamphlets, books, whether recorded on paper or in other formats, e. g. , videotape or film, CD, DVD or other electronic media, etc. The invention also provides a method, apparatus and display fixtures to inform and educate patrons who are making arrangements in advance of actual need, as well as families and relatives of those who may be making arrangements for a recently deceased family member.
Installation-Free Death Care Merchandise Display Unit
View pageUS Patent:
20020036179, Mar 28, 2002
Filed:
Jun 4, 1998
Appl. No.:
09/090616
Inventors:
DENNIS J. RIGA - NEW ALBANY OH, US
International Classification:
A47G029/00
US Classification:
211/085160
Abstract:
The invention is directed towards installation free death care merchandise display units. The display unit comprises a main display made of a plurality of side wing wall panels movably connected to a wall panel. Thus, the side wing wall panels and the back wall panel maintain each other in an upright position when the display unit is in a set up, displaying state.
Installation-Free Death Care Merchandise Display Unit
View pageUS Patent:
20030226811, Dec 11, 2003
Filed:
Feb 24, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/372720
Inventors:
Dennis Riga - New Albany OH, US
International Classification:
A47F007/00
US Classification:
211/013100, 211/085160, 211/149000
Abstract:
The invention is directed towards installation free death care merchandise display units. The display unit comprises a main display made of a plurality of side wing wall panels movably connected to a wall panel. Thus, the side wing wall panels and the back wall panel maintain each other in an upright position when the display unit is in a set up, displaying state.
Death Care Merchandise Display Unit
View pageUS Patent:
61057932, Aug 22, 2000
Filed:
Oct 22, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/177160
Inventors:
Dennis J. Riga - New Albany OH
Assignee:
The York Group, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:
A47F 700
US Classification:
211 8516
Abstract:
A death care merchandise display unit comprises two vertical, parallel, spaced wing wall panels, a vertical back wall means having lateral edges secured to the rear edges of the wing wall panels and at least one sectional decedent confinement chamber positioned between the two vertical spaced wing wall panels with at least one fabric board and a drawer and/or optional placard for displaying photographs, illustrations, or information. In addition, the cornice display structure may contain an illumination means affixed onto its inner perimeter. The securement means may further comprise a means for vertically stacking at least one additional sectional decedent confinement chamber from a vertical wing wall panel or the back wall or securing another modular display beside the first horizontal display unit.