Patent classifications
Y10T24/2147
TOURNIQUET WITH LEVER TENSIONING MECHANISM
A tourniquet includes: a baseplate with first and second ends; a strap having first and second ends, the strap having a first portion adjacent its first end, and a second portion adjacent its second end; a lever with proximate and distal ends, wherein the proximate end is pivotally connected to the baseplate, and the distal end is free; wherein the first end of the strap is pivotally connected to the lever intermediate to the proximal and distal ends; and a connector assembly operable to selectively connect the second portion of the strap to the baseplate, so as to form a closed loop, the connector assembly operable to permit a length of the closed loop to be adjusted.
Tourniquet with lever tensioning mechanism
A tourniquet includes: a baseplate with first and second ends; a strap having first and second ends, the strap having a first portion adjacent its first end, and a second portion adjacent its second end; a lever with proximate and distal ends, wherein the proximate end is pivotally connected to the baseplate, and the distal end is free; wherein the first end of the strap is pivotally connected to the lever intermediate to the proximal and distal ends; and a connector assembly operable to selectively connect the second portion of the strap to the baseplate, so as to form a closed loop, the connector assembly operable to permit a length of the closed loop to be adjusted; and wherein the baseplate includes an integral lever anchor disposed between the first and second ends of the baseplate, the lever anchor receiving the proximate end of the lever.
Ratchetless tie-down assemblies and related methods
Tie-down assemblies and methods of their use are provided. In one embodiment, a tie-down assembly may include a buckle, a first strap, and a second strap. The buckle may include a frame, a handle pivotably attached to the frame and configured to pivot about a first axis between an open position and a closed position, and a drum rotatably attached to the handle and configured to rotate about a second axis, wherein the second axis is spaced apart from and extends parallel to the first axis. The first strap may be attached to the frame, and the second strap may be configured to removably attach to the drum.
RATCHETLESS TIE-DOWN ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS
Tie-down assemblies and methods of their use are provided. In one embodiment, a tie-down assembly may include a buckle, a first strap, and a second strap. The buckle may include a frame, a handle pivotably attached to the frame and configured to pivot about a first axis between an open position and a closed position, and a drum rotatably attached to the handle and configured to rotate about a second axis, wherein the second axis is spaced apart from and extends parallel to the first axis. The first strap may be attached to the frame, and the second strap may be configured to removably attach to the drum.
TOURNIQUET WITH LEVER TENSIONING MECHANISM
A tourniquet includes: a baseplate with first and second ends; a strap having first and second ends, the strap having a first portion adjacent its first end, and a second portion adjacent its second end; a lever with proximate and distal ends, wherein the proximate end is pivotally connected to the baseplate, and the distal end is free; wherein the first end of the strap is pivotally connected to the lever intermediate to the proximal and distal ends; and a connector assembly operable to selectively connect the second portion of the strap to the baseplate, so as to form a closed loop, the connector assembly operable to permit a length of the closed loop to be adjusted; and wherein the baseplate includes an integral lever anchor disposed between the first and second ends of the baseplate, the lever anchor receiving the proximate end of the lever.
Tourniquet with lever tensioning mechanism
A tourniquet includes: a baseplate with first and second ends; a strap having first and second ends, the strap having a first portion adjacent its first end, and a second portion adjacent its second end; a lever with proximate and distal ends, wherein the proximate end is pivotally connected to the baseplate, and the distal end is free; wherein the first end of the strap is pivotally connected to the lever intermediate to the proximal and distal ends; and a connector assembly operable to selectively connect the second portion of the strap to the baseplate, so as to form a closed loop, the connector assembly operable to permit a length of the closed loop to be adjusted.