Patent ID: 7892253
Filing Date: 2011-02-22
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A tourniquet for restricting a flow of blood in a body part, the tourniquet comprising: (a) a first elongated member comprising: (b) a second elongated member positioned in the pocket, wherein a portion of the second elongated member is connected to the first end of the first elongated member; (c) a buckle connected to the second end of the first elongated member, the buckle comprising: (d) a windlass engaging the second elongated member, wherein the windlass is rotated to provide a tensile force in the second elongated member, wherein a compressive force is applied to the body part restricting the flow of blood in the body part; and (e) at least one hooked catch or a securing strap interconnected to the first elongated member for engaging a portion of the windlass and preventing a return rotation of the windlass after applying the tensile force.