Tourniquet system
US11160560B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1322
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tourniquet system embedded within the garment, the tourniquet system including a band, an optional bar, and an anti-pinch plate. The bar comprises an elongate portion of material having a first end portion, an intermediate portion, and a second end portion, at least one aperture formed in the bar so as to accept the band and allow the band to pass therethrough, at least one locking protrusion that extends from at least one of the first end portion or the second end portion. The anti-pinch plate includes one or more band receiving apertures formed so as to accept the band and allow the band to pass therethrough, wherein the anti-pinch plate includes one or more locking notches formed substantially along an edge portion of the anti-pinch plate, wherein the locking notches provide a means for securing at least a portion of the bar to the anti-pinch plate.
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