Patent ID: 8657166
Filing Date: 2014-02-25
Classification: A45F

Abstract:
1. A lifting aid, comprising: a belt for encompassing a waist of a user, further comprising a belt adjustment means; a harness affixed to said belt, comprising: a durable and resilient front hook removably attachable to lifting aid; wherein said lifting aid further provides a back support means to said user when lifting a load; wherein said first vertical strap is worn around a first shoulder of said user; wherein said second vertical strap is worn around a second shoulder of said user; wherein said sternum adjustment means provides an independent means for adjusting a length of said sternum belt; wherein said pair of lifting loops provide an improved lifting means and stability means for said lifting aid; wherein said pair of strap adjustment means provides an independent means for adjusting a length of each side of said lifting strap; wherein said adjustable belt provides a lower lumbar supporting means; wherein said pair of lifting hooks provides a second removable securing means for said harness to said load; wherein said front hook is located in a front position of said user when said lifting aid is worn; and, wherein said front hook provides a first removable securing means for said harness to said load.