Abstract: A device for supporting and/or stabilizing at least one living being, in particular a person or an animal, comprising a base element having an evacuable and/or inflatable interior, and at least one support section arranged on or in the base element for supporting the living being. The support section has at least one compressive strength different from the base element, and the at least one support section has at least two textile fabrics. The at least two textile fabrics are joined to one another spaced apart from one another by a plurality of threads, and the base element and the at least one support section are joined to one another non-detachably.

Abstract: A method for filling a flexible element with a loose granular material, wherein the element has two lengths of material connected to each other at points in the interior and along the edge, includes leaving a filling opening. An air pressure difference between the interior and the external environment is generated, which widens the interior before it is filled with the granular material.

Abstract: A transport device includes a flexible base plate which is rolled up when not in use and is spread out flat to receive a load to be transported and is raised at least at the longitudinal sides when in use. The transport device has holes for the attachment of straps or belts at least along two longitudinal edges of the base plate. Reinforcing elements each include two plates fixed to the base plate on both sides by an eyelet and two further fastening elements associated with the holes. The eyelet borders the hole for attachment of the strap or belt. The eyelet and the two further fastening elements are disposed in a triangle.

Abstract: A transport device includes a flexible base plate which is rolled up when not in use and is spread out flat to receive a load to be transported and is raised at least at the longitudinal sides when in use. The transport device has holes for the attachment of straps or belts at least along two longitudinal edges of the base plate. Reinforcing elements each include two plates fixed to the base plate on both sides by an eyelet and two further fastening elements associated with the holes. The eyelet borders the hole for attachment of the strap or belt. The eyelet and the two further fastening elements are disposed in a triangle.