Darrin C Brub

US Patent:

20120215254, Aug 23, 2012

Filed:

Feb 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/397166

Inventors:

Darrin Brub - Honolulu HI, US

Assignee:

Hawaii Product Development, Inc. - Honolulu HI

International Classification:

A61B 17/132

US Classification:

606203

Abstract:

Tourniquet devices and associated methods of use and manufacture are disclosed herein. Tourniquet devices configured in accordance with several embodiments of the disclosure can include, for example, a strap having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, a buckle assembly connected to the proximal end portion, and a pulley assembly movably coupled to the strap. Tourniquet devices configured in accordance with the technology can be easily applied because the pulley assemblies can reduce the force a user must exert on the tourniquet devices to constrict or occlude blood flow. Additionally, tourniquet devices disclosed herein can also serve as functional, wearable items (e.g., a belt, integrated into clothing) such that the tourniquet devices are conveniently stored and readily accessible in emergencies.

US Patent:

20170354422, Dec 14, 2017

Filed:

Aug 4, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/669597

Inventors:

- Honolulu HI, US
Darrin Brub - Honolulu HI, US

Assignee:

Hawaii Product Development, Inc. - Honolulu HI

International Classification:

A61B 17/132

Abstract:

Tourniquet devices configured in accordance with several embodiments of the disclosure can include, for example, a strap having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, a buckle assembly connected to the proximal end portion, and a pulley assembly movably coupled to the strap. Tourniquet devices configured in accordance with the technology can be easily applied because the pulley assemblies can reduce the force a user must exert on the tourniquet devices to constrict or occlude blood flow at a specific artery. Additionally, tourniquet devices disclosed herein can also serve as functional, wearable items (e.g., a belt, integrated into clothing) such that the tourniquet devices are conveniently stored and readily accessible in emergencies.