Patent ID: 6578210
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: A61F,A61G

Abstract:
A support assembly for use with a patient lift system, comprising:a support belt comprised of a longitudinal encasement having an integral compartment, said support belt having a support belt first end and a support belt second end; a support belt interconnection portion disposed at each of said first end and said second end, whereby each said support belt interconnection portion attaches to the patient lift system; a central flanked lateral chambers in said internal compartment; an access opening in said longitudinal encasement, said access opening having an enclosed mechanism to selectively provide access to said internal compartment; a support strap having retainers attached to an exterior of said support strap; an attachment strap attached to said support strap through said retainers, said attachment strap having an attachment strap first end and an attachment strap second end; and an attachment strap interconnection portion disposed at said attachment strap first end and said attachment strap second end, whereby each said attachment strap interconnection portion can be attached to a rigid structure to secure a patient.