Tourniquet and method of use
US7842067B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1322
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tourniquet for restricting a flow of blood in a body part is presented. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, the tourniquet comprises a first elongated member, and a second elongated member in slidable engagement with the first elongated member. In addition, the tourniquet includes a tensioning mechanism connected to the second elongated member, wherein a compressive force is applied to the body part upon applying a tensile force to the second elongated member using the tensioning mechanism. The tourniquet is suited for emergency use, and may be applied by using only one hand. Thus, the tourniquet may be applied, manipulated and tightened by the wearer, even if the wearer is limited to the use of a single hand.
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