Abstract: An inexpensive, vertically movable, casket bed consists of two, preferably U-shaped, frame ends having threaded apertures directly engaging a vertical adjustment screw. The frame ends include slots preferably with a protruding edge for receiving the ends of side members, the side members having notches on their lower extremities which lockingly engage with the frame ends. At least one notch on each side member is shaped to permit longitudinal variation in the distance between frame ends. Spring-biased, longitudinal straps are supported by cross members contacting the side members. The adjustment screw is supported in a cup-shaped base support and retained in position by tangs holding a cap fixed to the screw in the smaller portion of a keyhole-shaped slot in an upper support plate fixed to the casket end.

Abstract: A tack welded joint for a metal casket is covered by a trim strip following the contour of the shell along a length of the joint. An adhesive tape interposed between the strip and the shell overlies the joint in cooperating in releasably coupling the trim strip to the shell and provide a hermetic seal. Screws extending through the trim strip and the joint cooperating in strengthening the shell in this location.

Abstract: Disclosed is a welding head, for metallic arc inert gas (MIG) welding, which is to be moved by an external guidance system over a work surface. The head has an eccentric spindle, carrying the welding wire, which is rotated by its own electric motor to move the spindle in a circular or orbital path as the head is moved by the external guidance system over the work surface.