Abstract: A support belt and a strap portion includes a strap portion and a pad portion. The pad portion comprising an elongate member having a length sufficient to encircle the body of an individual and a width sufficient to extend from the waist area to the breast area of the individual. A fastener is mounted on the ends of the pad portion for quick attachment and detachment to the individual. The strap portion includes a plurality of straps each having a first part mounted on the outer surface of the pad portion and a second part mounted on the inner surface of the pad portion and in an opposed relation to the first part, stitching extending through the pad portion for securing the first and second strap parts to each other and the pad portion. A part of each of the straps being unfastened and forming a loop to provide handles or anchor point for lifting and pulling the individual.

Abstract: An article for lifting an incapacitated person includes a thin elongate belt formed of an elastic, flexible rubber-like material. Fasteners are mounted at the ends of the belt for attaching the ends so that the belt may encircle a patient. The width of the belt between its lateral sides is sufficient so that when worn, the belt extends from the waist to the chest of a wearer. A plurality of flexible handles are fixed to the belt in spaced apart relation.