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Automatic tourniquet

US4671290A · kind A · utility

42Cited by
27References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 15, 1985
Grant dateJun 9, 1987
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2560/0276
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for measuring blood pressure and controlling the pressure of a pneumatic tourniquet at a desired level, either above the systolic blood pressure or at an absolute level.

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