Referring to the drawings, which illustrate this invention, Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view of my invention, showing the connection with the casket containing the supposed cadaver. 2 is a plan view of my invention with the cap removed. 4 is a vertical sectional view of the lower end of the shaft D and casting B, secured to the upper surface of the casket. Figure 5 is a side elevation, of the closing-plug.
Similar letters refer to similar parts.
A represents an annular plug fitting within an orifice in a coffin-lid. The opening is of proper size and at a proper place, which is provided with an ornamental plate, which plate is removed at internment. F. Said casting is provided at its opposite end with a similar enlargement provided with the interior screw-threads, which are engaged by the threads of the lower end of the cap G, which thus closes the upper end of the said shaft. Cap G is provided a suitable distance above the coupling with the casting F, a series of perforations H extending in an inclined direction from the outer surface of said cap. The lower end of cap G, when secured in place, rests upon the shoulder g and prevents the trunnions from being displaced from their engagement with notches or recesses g' , as will be readily understood.