Apparatus including a substantially pliable underlayment, connecting member, and means to exert a force to transfer or reposition a patient is provided. The substantially pliable underlayment includes a substantially smooth mantle, an attaching structure operably adjacent the mantle, and a reinforcing...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6341393?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6341393 - Patient transfer and repositioning system
