608949, Disclosed is an invalid patient lifting device (PLD) including at least two support bars or columns, wherein the two support bars include a channel housing a cable. A resting bar which resides substantially between the at least two support bars and connected to the support bars by the cable. The cable is able to be lengthened or shortened such that the resting portion is able to move between a lower position and a heightened position relative to a surface on which the support portions are positioned, so the resting bar is configured to be able to retain a consistent surface area engagement with a body resting thereon as the direction of force from the body imposed on the resting portion changes in at least one orientation and as the entire resting portion moves from the lower position to the heightened position.
