"Reinforcement member" refers to any device, structure, object, apparatus, member, or system configured, designed, or engineered to reinforce another structure or system, to increase structural integrity, functionality, or performance of another structure or system. … more "Reinforcement member" refers to any device, structure, object, apparatus, member, or system configured, designed, or engineered to reinforce another structure or system, to increase structural integrity, functionality, or performance of another structure or system.

"Lift operation" refers to any method or method configured, designed, or engineered to facilitate or lift a person, animal, or other patient in need of a lift, or assistance in moving from a seated, prone, supine, or other position on a floor, ground, object, or substrate. In certain embodiments, a "Lift operation" can include a set of steps that may be coordinated or uncoordinated between one or mor users of a "Lift device" or "Lift system". … more "Lift operation" refers to any method or method configured, designed, or engineered to facilitate or lift a person, animal, or other patient in need of a lift, or assistance in moving from a seated, prone, supine, or other position on a floor, ground, object, or substrate. In certain embodiments, a "Lift operation" can include a set of steps that may be coordinated or uncoordinated between one or mor users of a "Lift device" or "Lift system".

"Floor" refers to any surface upon which a patient may be resting, sitting, lying, or kneeling. Examples of floor, as used in this disclosure include a floor, a ground, a bed, a wall, a piece of furniture, a vehicle, and the like. … more "Floor" refers to any surface upon which a patient may be resting, sitting, lying, or kneeling. Examples of floor, as used in this disclosure include a floor, a ground, a bed, a wall, a piece of furniture, a vehicle, and the like.

"Body part" refers to a part of a body of a person, animal, or patient. In the present disclosure, a body part refers to a part of a patient's body that is contact with a floor, ground, or other object. In particular, where a patient has fallen from a lying, seating, or standing position and is resting on the floor, ground, or another object, the body part refers to the one or more parts of a patient that are in contact with the floor, ground, or other object. Often, in a fall scenario, a body part may include one or more of a hip, abdomen, buttocks, thigh, knee, lower back, torso, or the like. … more "Body part" refers to a part of a body of a person, animal, or patient. In the present disclosure, a body part refers to a part of a patient's body that is contact with a floor, ground, or other object. In particular, where a patient has fallen from a lying, seating, or standing position and is resting on the floor, ground, or another object, the body part refers to the one or more parts of a patient that are in contact with the floor, ground, or other object. Often, in a fall scenario, a body part may include one or more of a hip, abdomen, buttocks, thigh, knee, lower back, torso, or the like.

"Patient" refers to a person or animal that is in need of assistance or care. Those providing the care or assistance, or standing ready to provide the assistance can include a counselor, a friend, a relative, a doctor, a nurse, a first responder such as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or the like. … more "Patient" refers to a person or animal that is in need of assistance or care. Those providing the care or assistance, or standing ready to provide the assistance can include a counselor, a friend, a relative, a doctor, a nurse, a first responder such as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or the like.

"Panel" refers to a type of sheet. In one embodiment, a first panel may cooperate with a second panel to form a larger panel or sheet. The first panel may be couplable to the second panel. Alternatively, or in addition, the first panel may be connected to the second panel. … more "Panel" refers to a type of sheet. In one embodiment, a first panel may cooperate with a second panel to form a larger panel or sheet. The first panel may be couplable to the second panel. Alternatively, or in addition, the first panel may be connected to the second panel.

"Closure force" refers to a force sufficient to close, restrict, or draw one structure closer to another. In the present disclosure, a closure force may be applied by a biasing member on an edge or near and edge of a shaped opening or a slit such that the closure force causes the edge to move closer to a corresponding edge or part. … more "Closure force" refers to a force sufficient to close, restrict, or draw one structure closer to another. In the present disclosure, a closure force may be applied by a biasing member on an edge or near and edge of a shaped opening or a slit such that the closure force causes the edge to move closer to a corresponding edge or part.

"Buckle" refers to a type of fastener. In one embodiment, a buckle includes a structure or device or system, a first member, coupled to a strap, strip, or tether and configured to engage a second member. The second member can be coupled to an end or part of the same a strap, strip, or tether or coupled to another a strap, strip, tether, or structure. In certain embodiments, a buckle is an adjustable buckle or strap that is configured to enable an end or a portion of one or more straps that engage the buckle to be adjusted relative to the buckle such that a length of the one or more straps can be changed from a first length to a second length. … more "Buckle" refers to a type of fastener. In one embodiment, a buckle includes a structure or device or system, a first member, coupled to a strap, strip, or tether and configured to engage a second member. The second member can be coupled to an end or part of the same a strap, strip, or tether or coupled to another a strap, strip, tether, or structure. In certain embodiments, a buckle is an adjustable buckle or strap that is configured to enable an end or a portion of one or more straps that engage the buckle to be adjusted relative to the buckle such that a length of the one or more straps can be changed from a first length to a second length.

"Side squeeze buckle" refers to a type of fastener that can be used to couple a first strap or tether to a second strap or tether, or one part of a strap or tether to another part of the strap or tether (e.g., one end of strap to another end of the strap. Often, a side squeeze buckle includes a first member that couples to a strap or tether and a second member that couples to the same strap or tether or to another strap or tether. In one embodiment, the first member is a female side squeeze buckle and the second member is a male side squeeze buckle. The female side squeeze buckle is configured to include an opening that accepts one or more extensions or prongs from a male side squeeze buckle. The extensions or prongs of the male side squeeze buckle may be biased or pliable and may extend such that the extension can be pressed or squeezed in a first direction such that the one or more extensions or prongs of the male side squeeze buckle can be inserted into one or more openings in the female side squeeze buckle. After inserting the one or more extensions or prongs of the male side squeeze buckle into the one or more openings in the female side squeeze buckle the one or more extensions or prongs can be released and the one or more extensions or prongs spring back or return to a position before being pressed or squeezed. In this position, the one or more extensions or prongs may be retained by the female side squeeze buckle. In this manner, in one embodiment, the female side squeeze buckle can engage and retain the male side squeeze buckle. Decoupling the female side squeeze buckle from the male side squeeze buckle may simply be a reverse process. The one or more extensions or prongs can be squeezed or pressed and the male side squeeze buckle separated from the female side squeeze buckle. … more "Side squeeze buckle" refers to a type of fastener that can be used to couple a first strap or tether to a second strap or tether, or one part of a strap or tether to another part of the strap or tether (e.g., one end of strap to another end of the strap. Often, a side squeeze buckle includes a first member that couples to a strap or tether and a second member that couples to the same strap or tether or to another strap or tether. In one embodiment, the first member is a female side squeeze buckle and the second member is a male side squeeze buckle. The female side squeeze buckle is configured to include an opening that accepts one or more extensions or prongs from a male side squeeze buckle. The extensions or prongs of the male side squeeze buckle may be biased or pliable and may extend such that the extension can be pressed or squeezed in a first direction such that the one or more extensions or prongs of the male side squeeze buckle can be inserted into one or more openings in the female side squeeze buckle. After inserting the one or more extensions or prongs of the male side squeeze buckle into the one or more openings in the female side squeeze buckle the one or more extensions or prongs can be released and the one or more extensions or prongs spring back or return to a position before being pressed or squeezed. In this position, the one or more extensions or prongs may be retained by the female side squeeze buckle. In this manner, in one embodiment, the female side squeeze buckle can engage and retain the male side squeeze buckle. Decoupling the female side squeeze buckle from the male side squeeze buckle may simply be a reverse process. The one or more extensions or prongs can be squeezed or pressed and the male side squeeze buckle separated from the female side squeeze buckle.

"Lift device" or "Lift system" refers to any device, system, method, or apparatus configured, designed, or engineered to lift or assist in the lifting or a person, animal, or other patient in need of a lift or assistance in moving from a seat, prone, supine, or other position on a floor, ground, object, or substrate. In certain embodiments, a "Lift device" or "Lift system" may be a mechanical device or system that can include motors, gears, wheels, and/or other structures to assist in a lift procedure. In other embodiments, a "Lift device" or "Lift system" may be a mechanical device or system that uses manual labor of one or more users to implement a lift procedure. … more "Lift device" or "Lift system" refers to any device, system, method, or apparatus configured, designed, or engineered to lift or assist in the lifting or a person, animal, or other patient in need of a lift or assistance in moving from a seat, prone, supine, or other position on a floor, ground, object, or substrate. In certain embodiments, a "Lift device" or "Lift system" may be a mechanical device or system that can include motors, gears, wheels, and/or other structures to assist in a lift procedure. In other embodiments, a "Lift device" or "Lift system" may be a mechanical device or system that uses manual labor of one or more users to implement a lift procedure.

"Activation" or "Activate" refers to an action that changes a state of an object, system, or device, from an initial state to a subsequent state. Often the initial state is one in which the object, system, or device is inert or stationary or not functioning to serve its primary purpose or function and the subsequent state is one in which the object, system, or device is active, moving, enable, and/or serving its primary purpose or function. As one example, activation of a closure refers to an action that transitions a closure from an initial state that is not serving to close a device, system, or opening to a subsequent state in which the closure then serves to close, obstruct, or restrict a device, system, or opening. As another example, activation of a fastener refers to an action that transitions a fastener from an initial state that is not serving to fasten a device(s), system(s), or opening(s) to a subsequent state in which the fastener then serves to fasten, obstruct, or restrict a device(s), system(s), or opening(s). … more "Activation" or "Activate" refers to an action that changes a state of an object, system, or device, from an initial state to a subsequent state. Often the initial state is one in which the object, system, or device is inert or stationary or not functioning to serve its primary purpose or function and the subsequent state is one in which the object, system, or device is active, moving, enable, and/or serving its primary purpose or function. As one example, activation of a closure refers to an action that transitions a closure from an initial state that is not serving to close a device, system, or opening to a subsequent state in which the closure then serves to close, obstruct, or restrict a device, system, or opening. As another example, activation of a fastener refers to an action that transitions a fastener from an initial state that is not serving to fasten a device(s), system(s), or opening(s) to a subsequent state in which the fastener then serves to fasten, obstruct, or restrict a device(s), system(s), or opening(s).

"Slit" refers to a type of opening. Often, a slit can start at an origin within an object and may include a first opening edge along one length of the object and a corresponding second opening edge along another length of the object, opposite the first opening edge. In one embodiment, the first opening edge and the second opening edge define the slit, or define the edges of the slit. In certain embodiments, a slit is a long narrow opening within an object. Often a slit is a straight opening, but a slit can also have a curved or a non-straight configuration. … more "Slit" refers to a type of opening. Often, a slit can start at an origin within an object and may include a first opening edge along one length of the object and a corresponding second opening edge along another length of the object, opposite the first opening edge. In one embodiment, the first opening edge and the second opening edge define the slit, or define the edges of the slit. In certain embodiments, a slit is a long narrow opening within an object. Often a slit is a straight opening, but a slit can also have a curved or a non-straight configuration.

"Perimeter" refers to the outer limits of an area, object, or structure. (Search "perimeter" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed Jan. 5, 2023.) Perimeter can also refer to a boundary around or along a structure, object, or device. … more "Perimeter" refers to the outer limits of an area, object, or structure. (Search "perimeter" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed Jan. 5, 2023.) Perimeter can also refer to a boundary around or along a structure, object, or device.

"Length" refers to a distance measured along a longest dimension of an object. (Search "length" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed Jan. 5, 2023.) … more "Length" refers to a distance measured along a longest dimension of an object. (Search "length" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed Jan. 5, 2023.)

"Closure" refers to any device, system, method, or apparatus to facilitate temporary and repeatable opening and closing. Closure can also refer to that which closes or shuts; that by which separate parts are fastened or closed. (Search "closure" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed Jan. 5, 2023.) As used herein, the term “closure” can include one or more modifiers that define specific types of “closure” based on the purpose, function, operation, position, or location of the “closure.” As one example, a “shaped opening closure” refers to a “closure” adapted, configured, designed, or engineered to close or secure a “shaped opening.” Similarly, a “slit closure” refers to a “closure” adapted, configured, designed, or engineered to close or secure a “slit.” … more "Closure" refers to any device, system, method, or apparatus to facilitate temporary and repeatable opening and closing. Closure can also refer to that which closes or shuts; that by which separate parts are fastened or closed. (Search "closure" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed Jan. 5, 2023.) As used herein, the term “closure” can include one or more modifiers that define specific types of “closure” based on the purpose, function, operation, position, or location of the “closure.” As one example, a “shaped opening closure” refers to a “closure” adapted, configured, designed, or engineered to close or secure a “shaped opening.” Similarly, a “slit closure” refers to a “closure” adapted, configured, designed, or engineered to close or secure a “slit.”

“Shaped opening” refers to an opening that has a certain shape. A shaped opening can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional and can have a variety of regular or irregular geometric shapes and/or cross-sectional shapes, including, but not limited to a rectangle, a square, triangle, or other polygon, as well as a circle, an ellipse, an ovoid, or other circular or semi-circular shape. In one embodiment, a shaped opening may have one shape when a structure that includes the shaped opening is in a first configuration and a second shape, different from the one shape, when the shaped opening is in a second configuration. … more “Shaped opening” refers to an opening that has a certain shape. A shaped opening can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional and can have a variety of regular or irregular geometric shapes and/or cross-sectional shapes, including, but not limited to a rectangle, a square, triangle, or other polygon, as well as a circle, an ellipse, an ovoid, or other circular or semi-circular shape. In one embodiment, a shaped opening may have one shape when a structure that includes the shaped opening is in a first configuration and a second shape, different from the one shape, when the shaped opening is in a second configuration.

"Sheet" refers to broad, planar, unbroken layer of material. Often, a sheet is thin. In certain embodiments, a sheet is rectangular. In certain embodiments, a sheet is pliable and/or flexible. A sheet can be a single unbroken piece or alternatively a sheet can include one or more openings, holes, or slits. A sheet may include one or more edges and the edges may be reinforced using a variety of features or techniques including a sewing seam, a doubled over and sewn portion of the sheet, a set if stiches, a strap sewn near, about, or around the edge, eyelets, reinforced corners, or the like. (Search "sheet" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed Jan. 5, 2023.) A sheet can be made of a variety of materials including, but not limited to, cloth, fabric, polyester, canvas, leather, nylon, polyethylene, polypropylene. The material of a sheet can be a single material or a weave or braid of threads, tethers, or straps of a single material or a combination of materials. Examples, of sheets include, but not limited to, tarps, blankets, covers, and the like. A sheet can be water-proof, water-resistant, fire-proof, fire-resistant, or the like depending on the composition, structure, configuration, and/or material of the sheet. … more "Sheet" refers to broad, planar, unbroken layer of material. Often, a sheet is thin. In certain embodiments, a sheet is rectangular. In certain embodiments, a sheet is pliable and/or flexible. A sheet can be a single unbroken piece or alternatively a sheet can include one or more openings, holes, or slits. A sheet may include one or more edges and the edges may be reinforced using a variety of features or techniques including a sewing seam, a doubled over and sewn portion of the sheet, a set if stiches, a strap sewn near, about, or around the edge, eyelets, reinforced corners, or the like. (Search "sheet" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed Jan. 5, 2023.) A sheet can be made of a variety of materials including, but not limited to, cloth, fabric, polyester, canvas, leather, nylon, polyethylene, polypropylene. The material of a sheet can be a single material or a weave or braid of threads, tethers, or straps of a single material or a combination of materials. Examples, of sheets include, but not limited to, tarps, blankets, covers, and the like. A sheet can be water-proof, water-resistant, fire-proof, fire-resistant, or the like depending on the composition, structure, configuration, and/or material of the sheet.

"Strap" or "Strip" refers to a pliable long, narrow, piece of material. A strap may be made up of a single unbroken material or may be a woven construct such as a webbing. (Search "strap" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed Jan. 5, 2023.) A strap can be made of a variety of man-made or natural materials including, but not limited to, cloth, fabric, polyester, canvas, leather, nylon, polyethylene, polypropylene. The term "strap" may also be used in connection with an adjective or noun indicating an intended or proposed use for the strap. Examples include camping strap, utility strap, tie-down strap, and the like. A strap can have a first end and second end. Often one of the first end and the second end is coupled to a buckle or other fastener such that the buckle or other fastener remains permanently coupled to the strap at, or near one of the ends. In certain embodiments, one end of a strap can be permanently coupled to a first member of a fastener and the other end of the strap can be removably coupled to a second member of the fastener. The first member and the second member can be configured to releasably engage with each other to form the fastener and couple one end of the strap to another end or part of the strap. … more "Strap" or "Strip" refers to a pliable long, narrow, piece of material. A strap may be made up of a single unbroken material or may be a woven construct such as a webbing. (Search "strap" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Modified. Accessed Jan. 5, 2023.) A strap can be made of a variety of man-made or natural materials including, but not limited to, cloth, fabric, polyester, canvas, leather, nylon, polyethylene, polypropylene. The term "strap" may also be used in connection with an adjective or noun indicating an intended or proposed use for the strap. Examples include camping strap, utility strap, tie-down strap, and the like. A strap can have a first end and second end. Often one of the first end and the second end is coupled to a buckle or other fastener such that the buckle or other fastener remains permanently coupled to the strap at, or near one of the ends. In certain embodiments, one end of a strap can be permanently coupled to a first member of a fastener and the other end of the strap can be removably coupled to a second member of the fastener. The first member and the second member can be configured to releasably engage with each other to form the fastener and couple one end of the strap to another end or part of the strap.