Patent ID: 6884254
Filing Date: 2005-04-26
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tourniquet system capable of being operated by a single user, comprising: a strap; a clamp for selectively engaging said strap; wherein when said clamp engages said strap, said clamp permits said strap to pass substantially freely in a direction away from said clamp and substantially prevents said strap from passing in a direction towards said clamp; and securing structure attached to said strap for securing said strap; wherein said securing structure further secures said strap when said clamp engages said strap; wherein said securing structure comprises: a cover having at least one pin and at least one aperture; a base having at least one aperture; and a traveling arm having at least one pin; wherein said cover pin is rotatably coupled to said base apertures; wherein said traveling arm pin is rotatably coupled to said cover apertures; wherein said base further comprises a first securing bar and said traveling arm further comprises a second securing bar; wherein said strap is attached to said first securing bar.