The invention is directed to a patient transfer system with associated patient support frames, lift carts, lifts, carts, and other accessories for use therewith. The 5 support frames of the present invention as depicted in the exemplary embodiments are designed to: (a) provide rigidity (exoskeleton) to the human body for positioning to provide stability for purposes of transferring, lifting and/or transporting the subject via a mobile device, such as a powered lift device (b) a male/female coupling for coupling to a tine or other carriage mechanism of a 10 lifting device thereto for the purpose of mobbing or lifting the subject and/or (c) be used as a support or frame that will interact with the body as an exoskeleton to aid with the activities of daily living. duwm A019892144-v1 120224156