Patent ID: 6168556
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A method of lifting a heavy object comprising the steps of: providing a first strap comprising a wrist strap for connecting around the wrist and an attachment portion depending from the wrist strap, the free end of the attachment portion having means for connecting to the object; providing a stabilizing strap comprising a thumb loop at one end and a free end, and means for securing the free end; wrapping the wrist strap about the wrist with the attachment portion depending therefrom; anchoring said thumb loop about the thumb of the user; wrapping the free end of the stabilizing strap around behind said depending attachment portion, then up, over and around the previously wrapped wrist strap, and then up in front of said attachment strap; securing the free end of the stabilizing strap; attaching the connecting means to the object; and lifting the object, whereby the weight of the object is borne by the wrist.