(19)
(11) EP 1 092 410 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
28.08.2002 Bulletin 2002/35

(43) Date of publication A2:
18.04.2001 Bulletin 2001/16

(21) Application number: 00308997.6

(22) Date of filing: 12.10.2000
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: A61G 7/10, A62B 35/00
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 16.10.1999 GB 9924405

(71) Applicant: Jasani, Yogen
Prescot, Merseyside L34 1PR (GB)

(72) Inventor:
  • Jasani, Yogen
    Prescot, Merseyside L34 1PR (GB)

(74) Representative: Walker, Ross Thomson et al
Potts, Kerr & Co. 15 Hamilton Square
Birkenhead, Merseyside CH41 6BR
Birkenhead, Merseyside CH41 6BR (GB)

   


(54) A lifting and supporting aid


(57) The present invention provides a belt (10) that, in use, is attachable around the midriff of a person's body and can be used as an aid to lift or support the person, the belt (10) including:
  • fastening means (13) that releasably fasten the belt (10) around the person's midriff;
  • handle means (11A, 11B) that when gripped by a third party can aid with the lifting and support of the person;
  • means (14A, 14B, 14C, 14D; 14A', 14B', 14C', 14D') for receiving at least one first strap (30, 31) member such that the belt can be converted into a harness which is connectable to a first lifting or support apparatus (40) that can lift or support the person from above; and
  • connecting means (15) that, in use, are connectable to a support member that can support a further portion of the person's body and/or to at least one second strap member which is attachable to a second lifting or support apparatus that can lift or support the person from the side.






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