Abstract: An apparatus for transporting caskets in a small van including upper and lower decks with the upper deck being movably mounted, with respect to the lower deck, from a lower position wherein the upper deck is adjacent the lower deck to an upper position wherein the upper deck is spaced above the lower deck so that both of the decks may support caskets or the like thereon. The apparatus includes rear supports or legs which are selectively longitudinally adjustably secured to horizontally extending beams so that the apparatus may be placed in vans having wheel housings extending into the cargo compartment thereof.

Abstract: A casket transporter which is positioned in a vehicle and which is adapted to support a pair of caskets on a lower deck and a pair of caskets on an upper deck. The upper deck is movable from a transport position to a loading position.

Abstract: A double-deck support suited for supporting and transporting multiple caskets, cots, stretchers, cremation trays or the like in a vehicle such as a van. A lower deck is secured to the floor of the vane and an upper deck is pivotally mounted above the lower deck and which may be moved between upper and lower positions with respect to the lower deck by means of a parallelogram-type connection controlled by electric actuators.

Abstract: A ramp for use with a service van having a side door step positioned inwardly of a side door. A base plate is secured to the side door step and has the upper end of an upper deck pivotally secured thereto. The upper end of a lower deck is pivotally secured to the lower end of the upper deck with the upper and lower deck is being selectively pivotally movable from a stored position inwardly of the side door of the van to an operative ramp position wherein the ramp extends downwardly and outwardly from the side door of the ramp. The ramp is removably secured to the base plate to enable the upper and lower decks to be removed therefrom. A keeper is provided which extends between the base plate and the lower deck to maintain the upper and lower decks in their stored position.

Abstract: A post tip is provided for a mortuary cot. The post tip comprises a cup-shaped member including a bottom portion and a cylindrical wall surface extending upwardly therefrom. An elongated bolt extends upwardly through the lower end of the cup-shaped member and extends through a deformable cylindrical plug. The upper end of the bolt is threadably received by a plug compression member. When the tip is installed on the cot post, the cylindrical wall surface of the cup-shaped member embraces the lower end of the cot post and the cylindrical plug is received in the interior of the cot post. Threadable rotation of the bolt causes the plug to be deformed and expanded outwardly into engagement with the interior wall surface of the cot post. The Delrin construction of the cup-shaped member ensures that the lower end of the cot post will not cut or wear therethrough.