Curling grasping member and method

A device for use in a lifting apparatus, said device comprises:

• a flexible bottom panel extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end;
• said flexible bottom panel extending latitudinally between lateral edges;
• at least one fin extending upwardly from said flexible bottom panel, and extending latitudinally between said lateral edges;
• a first segment attached to a first end of said fin;
• and,
• wherein said first segment comprises a prominence extending longitudinally from said first fin apart from said flexible bottom panel.

A method for manufacturing a curling grasping member for a lift apparatus, said method comprises:

• selecting a grasping member structure that curls within a longitudinal plane;
• further selecting said grasping member structure to have a base unit made from a unitary piece of material;
• wherein said base unit comprises:
• a solid flexible bottom panel having a top surface;
• a first fin extending upwardly from said top surface;
• a second fin extending upwardly from said top surface;
• said first and second fins being longitudinally spaced apart;
• a first pair of segments joined to opposite lateral ends of said first fin;
• a second pair of segments joined to opposite lateral ends of said second fin;
• injection molding said base unit via a clamshell mold;
• installing a curling mechanism in said base unit;
• and,
• securing a flexible cover made from a resilient material to said base unit.