Abstract: A carrying device includes an object to be carried and an object carrier coupled to the object to be used in carrying the object. The object carrier includes a handle connected with at least one end to the object and movable between a retracted position to a carrying position. The object may be an infant seat.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a portable chair for a disabled individual is disclosed. The portable chair includes a webbing configured to support at least a back and legs of the individual and a plurality of handles around the webbing and weaved together to support the webbing. The handles are configured for lifting the individual.

Abstract: A sling for supporting a subject such as a patient includes a panel assembly including a left flank with a left end, a right flank with a right end, and an interflank panel. The interflank panel has a left extremity permanently joined to the left end of the left flank and a right extremity permanently joined to the right end of the right flank. The sling also includes a left closure element and a right closure element which are securable to each other and releasable from each other to adjust an effective dimension of the sling. In another embodiment, the sling includes a frangible closure member which secures the left flank to the right flank.

Abstract: A flexible fabric sling for use by two attendants in lifting and transporting a person with limited mobility, the sling including a thigh band releasably securable about the person's thighs, a torso band releasably securable about the person's torso, a dorsal strap extending between the thigh band and the torso band, and handles graspable by the attendants. The length of the dorsal strap is adjustable to accommodate persons of different heights.

Abstract: A patient transfer device is utilized to transport infant patients between locations within a hospital environment. The patient transfer device includes a center, support section and a pair of side sections that can be moved into contact with each other to surround the infant patient. The first and second side sections each include a handle that can be brought into close proximity to each other and can be grasped by a single hand of a clinician. The patient transfer device includes a stiffening device that is positioned within the center section to provide support for the infant patient during transport. A hold down device is included on one or both of the first and second side sections to securely hold tubes and wires connected to the infant patient during transport of the infant patient.

Abstract: A human carrying device with a first and second material unit that are joined together about a first side via an adhesion material; two straps disposed on said first material opposite said adhesion material; and two straps disposed on said second material opposite said adhesion material.

Abstract: A patient transfer device is utilized to transport infant patients between locations within a hospital environment. The patient transfer device includes a center, support section and a pair of side sections that can be moved into contact with each other to surround the infant patient. The first and second side sections each include a handle that can be brought into close proximity to each other and can be grasped by a single hand of a clinician. The patient transfer device includes a temperature sensor positioned to provide a temperature measurement of the patient when the patient is received on the patient transfer device. The patient temperature can be displayed on either an integrated display or wirelessly transmitted to an external display device. In this manner, the temperature of the infant can be continuously monitored during transport.

Abstract: A child carrying unit (4) comprising a base portion (6) and a wall portion (8) substantially surrounding the base portion (6), the wall portion (8) comprises first and second pliable members, which meet end-to-end at a jointed region, the arrangement being such that at least a portion of one part of the child carrying unit (4) including one of the pliable members is locatable in an opposite part by way of the jointed region in the wall portion (8).

Abstract: A portable stretcher for carrying a subject that includes a support member for supporting a subject's body made of a flexible material; carrying straps connected to opposite sides of the support member at a back side thereof, for allowing manually carrying the stretcher; and at least two sets of handles each set comprising at least one handle, wherein each of the handles connects to the support member. The stretcher is configured for carrying the subject in a sitting posture by having at least two carriers wearing the carrying straps and also in a laying posture, in which the subject horizontally lays over the support member by having the carriers carry the laying subject by using the handles.

Abstract: Implementations of a rescue strap are provided. The rescue strap comprises a ring having extending therefrom a pull handle, a first strap; and a second strap. The pull handle comprises an elongated material having a first end and second end wherein the first end and the second end of the pull handle are secured about the ring such that the pull handle forms a loop with an opening therethrough for grabbing. The first strap comprises an elongated material having a first end and a second end and at least one grab loop extending from the first strap. A portion of the first strap is secured about the ring such that the first strap is secured to the ring and the first end and second end of the first strap extend from the ring. The second strap is similarly constructed.

Abstract: Implementations if a baby wrap are provided. In some implementations, the baby wrap may be used to wrap, lift, and/or transport a baby therein. In some implementations, the baby wrap may be configured to support the baby's head, neck, and/or spine during use. In some implementations, the baby wrap may be used to provide a warm, clean, dry, and/or soft surface on which a baby may be placed. In some implementations, the baby wrap may be used for any other purpose for which a typical blanket may be used. In some implementations, the baby wrap comprises one or more layers of fabric. In some implementations, the baby wrap may have three or more handles. In some implementations, the baby wrap may have a pocket thereon. In some implementations, each handle may comprise an opening that extends through the one or more layers of fabric.

Abstract: A multi-function baby carrier is disclosed. The baby carrier is designed to be lightweight and portable, so as to support a baby safely and securely, with the capability of being held with a single hand, acting as a portable baby swing, and also providing a resistance-training weight for a user.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide infant carrying devices. In particular, embodiments described herein provide infant inserts to carry an infant in a child carrier. Inserts according to various embodiments can comprise a flexible panel having a curved shape that narrows toward one end of the panel. The panel can define a front opening to an area to hold the infant. A cushion can be disposed at the bottom of the area to hold the infant. The infant insert can be adapted to support an infant in a wearer facing position with the infant's knees raised. In particular, embodiments of infant inserts can be adapted to promote a spread-squat-position.

Abstract: Child carriers and methods for operating the same are disclosed. An example child carrier includes a child support pouch to receive a child in a substantially upright position and a harness to support the child support pouch on an adult. The harness includes first and second support straps, first and second waist straps, and first and second support strap connector pairs. The first support strap connector pair is located to releasably connect the first support strap to the first waist strap in a first orientation with the first support strap across a shoulder of the adult and to releasably connect the first support strap to the first waist strap in a second orientation with the first support strap around a waist of the adult. The second support strap connector pair is located to releasably connect the second support strap to the second waist strap.

Abstract: A nursing cushion having a head support portion, a buttock support portion, and a leg support portion, for supporting the head, buttocks, and legs of an infant during nursing. The head support portion is formed into a curved concave shape for supporting the rear part of the head of the infant. A neck-supporting curved portion protrudes from beneath the head support portion to support the rear part of the neck of the infant. The buttock support portion is formed into a curved concave shape beneath the neck-supporting curved portion to support the buttocks of the infant. A knee supporting curved portion protrudes from beneath the buttock support portion to support the rear part of the knee of the infant. The leg support portion is formed beneath the knee-supporting curved portion to support the leg of the infant. The buttock support portion has, at both upper edges thereof, gently formed recesses.

Abstract: A patient transfer device is utilized to transport infant patients between locations within a hospital environment. The patient transfer device includes a center, support section and a pair of side sections that can be moved into contact with each other to surround the infant patient. The first and second side sections each include a handle that can be brought into close proximity to each other and can be grasped by a single hand of a clinician. The patient transfer device includes a stiffening device that is positioned within the center section to provide support for the infant patient during transport. A hold down device is included on one or both of the first and second side sections to securely hold tubes and wires connected to the infant patient during transport of the infant patient.

Abstract: A device for removing a person in a life-threatening situation comprises an elongate, soft, flexible body (1) provided with a central zone (2) that is thicker than two tapered ends (3). A method for removing a person in a life-threatening situation involves passing the central zone (2) around an accident victim's neck, crossing the tapered ends (3) over the nape of the neck and arranging the tapered ends under the armpits, from front to back, so that the tapered ends (3) project behind the accident victim and a rescuer can pull thereon in order to move the accident victim while the latter's neck is immobilized.

Abstract: A rescue sling that includes multiple elongated webbing sections including contiguous alternating slotted and non-slotted webbing sections. One of the slotted webbing sections forms a handle opening meant to be grasped by a rescuer, and at least two other slotted webbing sections oppositely coupled from the one slotted webbing section and forms respective retaining openings for receiving therethrough limbs of one being rescued. Two additional slotted webbing sections are disposed distally of the respective at least two slotted webbing sections and form respective additional retaining openings for receiving therethrough additional limbs of the one being rescued.

Abstract: A device and method for moving a person who is in distress or incapacitated are disclosed. The device comprises a receptacle in which a long rescue strap is contained. A short segment of one end of the strap exits the receptacle through an aperture in the receptacle where it is attached to a spring hook. Blocking members inside and outside the receptacle prevent sliding of the rescue strap inside and outside the receptacle. The other end of the strap is sewn into an adjustable loop that a rescuer may tightly strap onto his/her wrist. The method comprises tossing the receptacle toward the victim as the rescuer grips the adjustable loop, unwinding the strap from the bag, attaching the spring hook to the victim and pulling the victim to safety.

Abstract: The present invention provides a carrying sling for a person including a flexible sheet, and an elongate flexible member secured in first, second, third and fourth locations to the sheet, the first and second locations defining a first leg loop there between, the first and third locations defining a second leg loop there between, the fourth location defining a torso support, the second and fourth locations defining a first handle there between for lifting the sheet, and the third and fourth locations defining a second handle there between for lifting the sheet.

Abstract: The device comprises an elongate, soft, flexible body (1) provided with a central zone (2) that is thicker than two tapered ends (3). The method involves passing said central zone (2) around an accident victim's neck, crossing the tapered ends (3) over the nape of the neck and arranging same under the armpits, from front to back, such that said ends project behind the accident victim and a rescuer can pull thereon in order to move the accident victim whilst the latter's neck is immobilized.

Abstract: A device and method for moving a person who is in distress or incapacitated are disclosed. The device comprises a receptacle in which a long rescue strap is contained. A short segment of one end of the strap exits the receptacle through an aperture in the receptacle where it is attached to a spring hook. Blocking members inside and outside the receptacle prevent sliding of the rescue strap inside and outside the receptacle. The other end of the strap is sewn into an adjustable loop that a rescuer may tightly strap onto his/her wrist. The method comprises tossing the receptacle toward the victim as the rescuer grips the adjustable loop, unwinding the strap from the bag, attaching the spring hook to the victim and pulling the victim to safety.

Abstract: A field stretcher comprising a subject transporting portion, the subject transporting portion comprising a region capable of forming a subject retaining compartment for retaining a subject positioned within the subject transporting portion, is disclosed and described. A method of transporting a subject generally horizontally, is provided, the method comprising providing a field stretcher comprising a subject transporting portion, positioning a subject in the subject transporting portion, and drawing at least a portion of the subject transporting portion about at least a portion of the subject.

Abstract: A human transporting system for efficiently removing an injured person out of water. The human transporting system generally includes a handle, a pair of straps attached to the handle, a pair of sliding loops attached to the straps forming looped portions for receiving the wrists of an injured human, and a pair of biasing members attached between the handle and the sliding loops. The looped portions receive the wrists of the injured human and the user pulls the injured human from the water by pulling upon the handle which tightens the looped portions upon the wrists. Once the injured human is pulled out of the water, the handle is lowered thereby allowing the biasing members to loosen the looped portions about the wrists.

Abstract: A carrying case including a handle-receiving portion having a recess extending along at least one side of the handle-receiving portion, one or more first attachment mechanisms in the recess, a handle including an inner layer and an outer layer, the outer layer including a material having a durometer value less than a durometer value of the handle-receiving portion, wherein the handle is adapted to attach into the recess, and wherein the handle includes one or more second attachment mechanisms for engaging the first attachment mechanisms.

Abstract: A drag strap having a dual handle system for allowing one or more persons to use the strap when dragging an injure person. The drag strap is preferably constructed of a high tensile strength woven nylon tape which is flexible and weather resistant. The drag strap includes an adjustable connector system for quick attachment and adaptability in securing the strap to an injured person.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is a personal transport device comprising a back support and two leg flaps extending from a bottom edge of the back support. The leg flaps are configured to cross under and support a thigh region of a person. Two upper handles are located on the back support and two lower handles are located on a leg flap. Another embodiment of the invention is a method of lifting a person using a personal transport device.

Abstract: A leg handle with preferably hollow cylindrical sections, is used to aid in lifting a jumping player, especially for lineouts in Rugby Union. The handles are preferably made of one or more foam sausages attached to a thin stretch fabric sleeve which is placed the leg of the jumper and when jumping allow for secure grasp by lifters. The simple, reusable, easy to use leg handles provide a level of effectiveness, comfort, convenience, and safety not provided by conventional methods. To use, leg handles are applied to one or more legs of a jumper and held in place with tape. When the jumper jumps, one or more lifters place there hands against the leg handle. The lifters lift the jumper higher, support the jumper in the jump while the jumper attempts to intercept a ball, and safely lower the jumper.

Abstract: A rescue underlay for mattresses (1), comprising a substantially rectangular underlay mat (4) consisting of a plastic flat material which has a high tensile strength, the dimensions of which approximately correspond with the dimensions of the mattress (1), pull loops (5) or the like, patient securing belts (6) and, optionally, mattress retaining bands (7) or the like, all attached to the underlay mat (4). This particular rescue underlay has an underlay mat 4 which has a flat material that itself is providing a spring travel. In a preferred embodiment the plastic flat material of the underlay mat 4 is a spacer woven fabric or, in particular, a spacer knitted fabric. A mattress can be separately combined with such rescue underlay or can even be integrated with a rescue underlay to form a rescue mattress.

Abstract: A removable drag rescue device, a method of assembling a firefighter's turnout coat to include the drag rescue device, and a coat produced thereby. The drag rescue device comprises a pair of loops which are placed in the interior of an outer shell of the coat by insertion through a pair of apertures in the shell. The drag rescue device further comprises a handle portion between the two loops which remains outside of the back of the shell for grasping and use.

Abstract: A foldable carrier to transport a person in a seated posture. The carrier has a bottom panel, two side panels, and a back panel. On the outside of the two side panels are at least one rank of anchors, preferably two, to which handles can be engaged to assist lifting the person in the carrier.

Abstract: Transitional support for physically challenged persons. The support has a flexible inelastic base sheet with flexible inelastic loops at parallel edges to accommodate removable rigid poles. Pull straps on the sheet may be included to pull a person along the floor. To provide for a sitting support, a back sheet can be provided to join with the folded base sheet as a back restraint.

Abstract: A lightweight, soft-sided, oval basket for use as a portable infant bed. The basket bed includes a basket body made with a continuous coil material produced by encasing a monofilament nylon cord and filler material in a fabric tube or casing. A decorative braiding stitch wraps around the coil material to provide support. Starting at the center of the bottom panel of the basket body, the coil material is spiraled concentrically outward and then upward to form an elongated oval basket body. The adjacent rows of the coil material are joined with transparent, nylon zigzag machine stitching. The coil material is used to produce handles which are formed along the top, center sections of the side walls. An optional lightweight rigid support member is placed over the top surface of the bottom member to provide additional support thereto. An optional mattress is also provided that fits inside the basket and over the support member.

Abstract: A flexible patient transporter including an oblong PVC fabric sheet having two substantially parallel side edges and two substantially curved end edges. An edge reinforcing web is attached to the sheet with monofilament stitching so that it extends substantially around all edges of the sheet. A pair of end handles is attached to each of the curved end edges of the sheet and a plurality of side handles attached to the side edges of the sheet. Each of the handles is equally spaced around the perimeter of the sheet and includes a PVC tube with a strap extending through the tube and attached at each end to an edge of said sheet. A loop is attached near an apex of at least one of the end edges, and at least one fastener, is secured to each of the side edges of the sheet, said fasteners being adapted to be releasably secured to at least one of the loops, to thereby form a foot pocket at an end of the sheet, which pocket would prevent a patient from sliding out of the transporter.

Abstract: An infant transport device is formed of a generally rectangular section of soft and absorbent blanket or towel material having laterally spaced apart and integrally formed sleeves extending along opposed side marginal edges. Sleeves are open adjacent a front or proximal edge of the material and are closed at the forward or distal edge of the material with a closure which forms a mitten to receive a hand. The device has a width which is sufficient to receive an infant between the arms of an attendant which has been inserted within the two sleeves formed on the device and has a length from front to back which exceeds the height of the infant so that the entire body of the infant may be placed between the arms on the device and cradled or held in a sling-like manner. Thumb openings are formed adjacent the closed ends by which an attendant can extend the thumbs through the mitten portion for securing an infant or to aid and assist in gripping.

Abstract: A portable animal carcass carrier enables two men to easily carry an animal carcass across difficult terrain. The carrier contains a multi-section pole from which the carcass is suspended when the ends of the pole are supported on the shoulders of the men. The pole contains pads at each end for cushioning the shoulders. The carrier also contains three straps for attachment to the carcass and for placement over and across the pole. The first strap contains two hooks for inserting into the hind legs of the carcass, the second strap contains two loops for securing the front legs of the carcass, and the third strap contains a single loop for securing the head of the carcass.

Abstract: A lifting device for handicapped persons, comprising a height-adjustable lifting arm with attachment points for the ends of a U-shaped traction element to be placed under the armpits and around the body of the person to be lifted and transported. In order to transfer forces evenly to the person during lifting, lowering or transporting, the traction element is formed from an elastic hose with sealed ends which can be filled with a fluid.

Abstract: A sting for a patient lifter has a generally U-shape with two leg straps and at least two side straps to permit the positioning of the patient in a comfortable position. The side straps are located on opposite sides of the sling and include at least two loops.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for lifting and transferring a disabled person to and from a wheel chair includes an elongated sheet of material having handles at each end. This sheet of material is spread beneath the buttocks of a seated disabled person. An attendant reaches for the handles to either side of the person and straightens up to lift the person slightly from the place at which the person is seated. The attendant pivots on one foot to swing the person to a new location to be seated and bends over to allow the person to be seated in that location. The attendant either leaves the elongated sheet of material beneath the buttocks of the person for a later lifting and transferring or slides it from beneath the buttocks to leave the person freely seated in the new location. These steps may be taken to place a person in a wheel chair from a seated position or vise versa.

Abstract: A child safety device employing lightweight adjustable straps and hook and loop type fasteners to facilitate placement and removal of a child from the device. A child is placed within the harness and then left, right, and bottom straps are fastened with one motion producing a convenient and compact child restraint.

Abstract: An adjustable torso harness strap is provided with a quick-release snap buckle and a two-segment adjustable chest strap having a quick-release snap buckle. One segment of the chest strap is permanently secured to the torso harness strap. The second segment of the chest strap is slideably secured to the torso harness strap. The strap is worn by one individual rescuer to assist in the physical evacuation of one individual rescuee by positioning the portion of the harness strap above the chest strap over the shoulders of the rescuer and around the back of the rescuee. The portion of the harness strap below the chest strap is positioned under the shoulders of the rescuer and around the back of the upper-portion of the legs of the rescuee. The chest strap is positioned across the chest of the rescuer.

Abstract: A portable superabsorbent personnel stretcher and exactable on-demand isolation tent article is provided which is easily transportable, durable, and can be prepared in both sterile and non-sterile formats. The combination superabsorbent stretcher and isolation tent provides a fluid-absorbing capacity and capability via fibers able to absorb at least 15 times their own weight in fluid. The invention also provides portable means for erecting the collapsed isolation tent on-demand and portable means for transporting the combined stretcher and isolation tent in both collapsed and erected states.

Abstract: An emergency evacuation harness, such as is used for evacuating immobile patients, or similar persons, comprises a bottom harness member for positioning beneath a mattress with longitudinally extending straps extending from one end. In use the longitudinal straps are brought over the mattress, with fastening members on the straps engaging with attachment members on the sides of the bottom harness member. In one form the bottom member is in the form of transverse and longitudinal straps. In a further form the bottom harness member can form part of a structure enclosing a mattress, a preferred arrangement being of the form in which the bottom member is composed of transverse and longitudinal straps extending to form transverse and longitudinal loops enclosing the mattress.

Abstract: A device to assist in lifting and supporting a handicapped or infirm person from a sitting position on a supporting surface, and transferring the person to a sitting position on a second supporting surface. The device includes a main body portion of fabric or other flexible material having a configuration tending to conform naturally to the body contours of a person seated thereon. Flexible, strap-type handles are permanently installed on each side of the device and are selectively useable in either of two positions, providing relatively long and short, flexible handles; alternative, rigid handles are also provided. In a second embodiment, the body portion includes an elongated opening to permit the use of toilet facilities by a person seated on the device.

Abstract: This invention relates to a training harness to assist a child or disabled person learning or readapting to activities requiring motor coordination skills such as walking, skating, skiing or swimming. The present invention is versatile and can accommodate wearers of different body size and weight, without requiring adjustment of the height at which the handle is held as the handle length is corrected when the harness is adjusted for body size and weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sling for lifting a disabled person and in particular to a sling for supporting the thighs of a disabled person. The sling comprises two rigid members substantially identical to one another; each rigid member having a cross section in a first longitudinal direction which is substantially constant and each rigid member including an inner surface which, in use, is closest to the disabled person, which inner surface includes a curvate portion which is curved about at least one axis parallel to said longitudinal direction, said each curvate portion defining a hollow into which, in use, the thigh of a disabled person may be placed; the rigid members being joined by a connector which allows pivotal movement of the rigid members relative to each other about an axis substantially parallel to the axis about which the curvate portion of the inner surface is curved; the sling also including means for attaching the sling to a lifting device in the region of the connector.

Abstract: An infant carrier in the shape of a sling having a supporting strap which forms a loop passing over one of the user's shoulders, across the back diagonally, under the other shoulder and being closed over the chest. A cuff shaped and dimensioned to engage and support the user's infant carrying forearm hangs from the strap. A drooling bib attached to the strap covers the shoulder above the infant-carrying forearm. A sitting pad is also provided which can be wrapped around the infant-supporting forearm.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful emergency rescue seat comprising a body section having bottom back, and side support panels; a first pair of lifting means located near the top corners of the said back support panel; and a second pair of lifting means located adjacent the forward corners of the bottom support panel.

Abstract: A rectangular base has a rigid board supporting a removable mattress pad. Sides and ends consist of non-allergenic foam between two panels of a polyester and cotton material. Side handles are situated on the side at approximately the center of gravity of the carrier and a padded or cloth cover is attached around the major portion of the upper ends of the sides and one end of the carrier. A padded hood is detachably secured on the other end of the carrier by snap fasteners and this hood can be removed and stored around said other end and the underside of the carrier and may be secured by the same snap fasteners.

Abstract: There is described an apparatus for moving an individual, which is comprised of two arms bearing supporting members, which are so shaped as to grip the individual to be moved underneath the armpits and sidewise partly about the thorax.