U.S. patent application number 15/882950 was filed with the patent office on 2018-09-13 for surf leash tourniquet device and related methods.
The applicant listed for this patent is Sean Doherty, Claude Haskins, Wayne Husband. Invention is credited to Sean Doherty, Claude Haskins, Wayne Husband.
Application Number | 20180257747 15/882950 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 63446921 |
Filed Date | 2018-09-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180257747 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Haskins; Claude ; et
al. |
September 13, 2018 |
Surf leash tourniquet device and related methods
Abstract
Generally disclosed is a surf leash with a tourniquet device
that allows the cord of the surf leash to be convertible into a
tourniquet and related methods of use.
Inventors: |
Haskins; Claude; (San Diego,
CA) ; Doherty; Sean; (San Diego, CA) ;
Husband; Wayne; (San Diego, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Haskins; Claude
Doherty; Sean
Husband; Wayne |
San Diego
San Diego
San Diego |
CA
CA
CA |
US
US
US |
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Family ID: |
63446921 |
Appl. No.: |
15/882950 |
Filed: |
January 29, 2018 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62451571 |
Jan 27, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A61B 17/1322 20130101;
B63B 32/73 20200201; B63B 32/70 20200201; A61B 17/1327
20130101 |
International
Class: |
B63B 35/79 20060101
B63B035/79; A61B 17/132 20060101 A61B017/132 |
Claims
1. A tourniquet apparatus for use with a surf leash cord
comprising: a body that is defined between two receivers on
opposite sides of the body, where receivers are defined by hooks to
retain the cord; at least one slot for anchoring the cord; a bore
for securing the cord to the body; wherein the body is rigidly
bowed so that the surf leash cord may be passed through the bore
and hooks in a substantially unobstructed manner.
2. A tourniquet device for use with a surf leash comprising: a body
having a semi-major axis and a semi-minor axis; at least one
receiver defined along the semi-major axis; a bore positioned at an
intersection of the semi-major axis and semi-minor axis; and,
wherein the bore is configured to be threaded with a cord from the
search leash.
3. The tourniquet device of claim 2 wherein the body is formed of a
concave elliptical disk wherein the bore and the receiver are
positioned in substantial alignment, whereby a leash or cord can
pass through the at least one receiver and the bore in a
substantially unobstructed manner.
4. The tourniquet device of claim 3 where a side of the body
further defines a wax trowel.
5. The tourniquet device of claim 4 where a side of the body
defines a scraper.
6. A method of using a tourniquet device comprising the steps of:
passing a cord of through a bore of a tourniquet device; wrapping
the cord around an appendage; securing the cord in a first receiver
and an anchor slot; rotating the tourniquet device to constrict the
cord; and anchoring the cord in a second receiver.
7. The method of claim 6 wherein the tourniquet device features a
body that is formed of a concave elliptical disk wherein the bore
and the receiver are positioned in substantial alignment, whereby a
leash or cord can pass through the at least one receiver and the
bore in a substantially unobstructed manner.
8. The method of claim 7 where a side of the body further defines a
wax trowel.
9. The method of claim 8 where a side of the body defines a
scraper.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the priority and benefit of U.S.
Prov. App. Ser. No. 62/451,571 (filed Jan. 27, 2017) for a "surf
leash tourniquet device and related methods." This provisional
document is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of Invention
[0003] The present disclosure pertains to the field of surf
leashes.
Background of the Invention
[0004] Surf leashes are used by surfers to attach the surfer's foot
to the surfboard so that the board does not stray away from the
surfer in the water. Common surf leashes are comprised of a
urethane cord with a quick release device on each end of the cord,
with one end attached to the surfer's ankle and the other end
attached to the surfboard.
[0005] Surfers are exposed to a lot of dangers in the water and a
surfer's limbs and extremities can be vulnerable to being injured
without any first aid help nearby. Some of the risks that surfers
are exposed to are rocks, reefs, and well documented shark attacks.
Most shark attacks on surfers occur when the shark mistakes a
surfer for prey. When a shark realizes the surfer is not its usual
meal, it will sometimes release the surfer from its bite, however
the blood loss from the resulting injury may prove fatal.
[0006] One common first aid device for wounded extremities is a
tourniquet, which is a constricting or compressing device that is
used to control blood circulation to an extremity for a period of
time. A tourniquet is extremely important to control bleeding in
cases of extreme blood loss. When a surfer injures an extremity,
having a tourniquet within reach could be life-saving; however, in
many instances, finding an operational or improvisational
tourniquet is difficult and can waste valuable time in saving a
surfer's life or limb. Thus, there exists a need for a surf leash
that can operate as a fully functional tourniquet, so that a
tourniquet is always within reach. Specifically, there is a need
for a surf leash with a tourniquet device for surfers in remote
areas without ready access to lifeguards and paramedics.
[0007] There are some embodiments of devices which are able to
operate as tourniquets. For example, Girton (U.S. Pat. No.
2,812,123) discloses a gun sling that is removable from a gun and
convertible into a tourniquet. Additionally, Brub (US 20120215254)
discloses a belt that is operable as a tourniquet. However, there
is yet to be a functional tourniquet that is readily available to
surfers out in the water. Therefore, there exists a need for a surf
leash that is convertible to a tourniquet.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] An objective of the present invention is to provide a surf
leash that also operates as a tourniquet.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0009] Other objectives of the disclosure will become apparent to
those skilled in the art once the invention has been shown and
described. The manner in which these objectives and other desirable
characteristics can be obtained is explained in the following
description and attached figures.
[0010] FIG. 1. is a top perspective of a leash tourniquet
device;
[0011] FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the leash tourniquet
device;
[0012] FIG. 3 is a front view of the leash tourniquet device;
[0013] FIG. 4 is a back view of the leash tourniquet device;
[0014] FIG. 5 is a top view of the leash tourniquet device;
[0015] FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the leash tourniquet device;
[0016] FIG. 7 is a right-side view of the leash tourniquet
device;
[0017] FIG. 8 is a left-side view of the leash tourniquet
device;
[0018] FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the leash
tourniquet device;
[0019] FIG. 10 is an environmental view of the leash tourniquet
device;
[0020] FIG. 11 is an environmental view of the leash tourniquet
device;
[0021] FIG. 12 is an environmental view of the leash tourniquet
device;
[0022] FIG. 13A is an environmental view of the leash tourniquet
device;
[0023] FIG. 13B is an environmental view of the leash tourniquet
device on an appendage of a surfer;
[0024] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the
tourniquet device;
[0025] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a surf
leash tourniquet configured to function as a tourniquet;
[0026] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the surf
leash tourniquet configured to function as a tourniquet.
[0027] FIG. 17 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the surf
leash tourniquet with a tourniquet device disposed along the surf
leash.
[0028] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment
of the tourniquet device; and,
[0029] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment
of the surf leash tourniquet.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0030] Generally disclosed is a surf leash tourniquet that features
a rigid tourniquet device to allow the surf leash's cord to
function as a tourniquet. In one mode of use as a tourniquet, the
leash of a surfboard may be provided through a central bore of the
surf leash, wrapped around an appendage of a surfer, provided
through a hook or other cord receiver, constricted around the
appendage via twist action on the tourniquet device around the
central bore of the tourniquet device. The more specific details of
the tourniquet device are disclosed with reference to the
figures.
[0031] FIG. 1 is a top perspective of the leash tourniquet 1000.
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the leash tourniquet 1000.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the leash tourniquet 1000. FIG. 4 is a
back view of the leash tourniquet 1000. FIG. 5 is a top view of the
leash tourniquet 1000. FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the leash
tourniquet 1000. FIG. 7 is a right-side view of the leash
tourniquet 1000. FIG. 8 is a left-side view of the leash tourniquet
1000. FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the tourniquet device 1000.
[0032] As shown in FIGS. 1-9, the tourniquet device 1000 may be
composed of: a first receiver 1020, a second receiver 1021, wherein
the first and second receiver 1020, 1021 may be hooks; a central
bore 1040; four anchor slots 1050; a scraper 1060; and a wax trowel
1070. Suitably, the tourniquet device 1000 may be formed of a
concave elliptical disk with hooks or receivers 1020, 1021 defined
along the semi-major access, the bore 1040 centrally positioned,
the anchor slots 1050 defined by oblique cut outs relative to the
semi-minor and semi-major axes of the general elliptical tourniquet
device, and the scraper 1060 and trowel 1070 defined by the edge of
the device 1000 on the co-vortexes of the elliptical body. As shown
in FIG. 9, the bore 1040 may be fastened via screws through the
center of the body. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the hooks 1020,1021
are cutout so that the concavity results in the hooks and bore 1040
are positioned in substantial alignment, whereby a leash or cord
can pass through both hooks 1020, 1021 and the bore 1040 in an
unobstructed manner. The hook and slots may have teeth to grip a
cord.
[0033] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the surf
leash tourniquet 1000 of FIGS. 1-9. FIGS. 11 and 12 are contextual
views of the surf leash tourniquet device 1000 installed on a leash
3000 of a surfboard 2000. FIG. 13A is another perspective view of
the device 1000 on a surf leash 3000 of a surf board 2000.
Referring to FIG. 10-13, a tourniquet device 10 may be disposed
along a surf leash by threading the cord 3000 through the bore 1040
of a tourniquet device 1000 and threading the cord 3000 along the
hooks 1020, 1021 i.e. the first and second receiver 1020, 1021.
[0034] FIG. 13B is an environmental view of the surf leash
tourniquet on an appendage 4000 of a user. As shown, a user may use
the surf leash 3000 as a tourniquet by wrapping the cord 3000
around the extremity or appendage 4000 to a desired tightness and
then wrapping the excess cord 3000 around at least one of the hooks
of the first and second receiver 1020, 1021 before anchoring the
cord 3000 in an anchor slot and turning the tourniquet (in the
direction of the arrows) to constrict the cord 3000 around the
appendage. Suitably, the cord 3000 may be put in the anchor slot to
maintain the tightness for an extended period of time.
[0035] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a
tourniquet device 10 for a surf leash. Components of the tourniquet
device include a first receiver 20, a second receiver 21, and a
fixed opening/slit 30, wherein the first and second receiver 20, 21
may be carabiner clips.
[0036] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a surf
leash 1 with a tourniquet device 10. The surf leash 1 may be
comprised of a cord 2, a cuff 3, a rail saver 4, and a swivel 5.
Referring to FIG. 15, in one embodiment, the tourniquet device 10
may be suitably implemented along the length of the cord 2. The
surf leash 1 may be used as a tourniquet to constrict or compress
an extremity by threading a portion of the cord 2 through the slit
30, which allows the cord 2 to be pulled independently through the
tourniquet device 10 and create a loop to surround an extremity,
such as a severed leg or arm. Referring to FIG. 15, in use, the
cord 2 is pulled through the slit 30, where the cord 2 creates a
loop that extends from the slit 30 of the tourniquet device 10.
Once there is enough slack in the loop to slide an extremity
through, the cord 2 can be drawn back through the slit 30 on either
side of the tourniquet device 10, or the tourniquet device 10 can
slide along the cord 2 toward the extremity in the loop, to tighten
the loop to the desired compression. The tourniquet device 10 can
be rotated around the base of the loop to secure the cord 2 and
loop in place. Once the desired amount of constriction is achieved,
the user may wrap the excess cord 2 around the first and second
receivers 20, 21 to maintain the tightness for a period of
time.
[0037] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the surf
leash tourniquet, wherein, as explained above, a loop is created by
threading a portion of the cord 2 through the slit 30 of the
tourniquet device 10. The device 10 may be rotated to constrict the
cord around an extremity.
[0038] FIG. 17 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the surf
leash tourniquet. In this embodiment, the tourniquet device 10 may
be implemented or disposed along the cord 2 of a surf leash 1 by
inserting or clipping the cord 2 into a first receiver 20 and
another portion of the cord 2 into the second receiver 21.
Referring to FIG. 16, in one embodiment, once the cord 2 is
inserted or clipped into the first receiver 20 and second receiver
21 respectively, a portion of the cord 2 that is between the first
and second receiver 20, 21 is on the same side of the tourniquet
device 10 and the cord 2 forms a loop with the tourniquet device
10.
[0039] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the
tourniquet device 10. In one embodiment the tourniquet device 10
may be composed of a first receiver 20, a second receiver 21, and a
bore 40, wherein the first and second receiver 20, 21 may be
hooks.
[0040] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the surf
leash tourniquet of FIG. 18. Referring to FIG. 19, a tourniquet
device 10 may be disposed along a surf leash by threading the cord
2 through the bore 40 of a tourniquet device 10 and threading the
cord 2 along the hooks of the first and second receiver 20, 21. A
user may use the surf leash as a tourniquet by wrapping the cord 2
around the extremity to a desired tightness and then wrapping the
excess cord 2 around the hooks of the first and second receiver 20,
21 to maintain the tightness for an extended period of time. In
this embodiment, the device 10 would be appended to the leash cord
2, whereas other devices may be separate units operationally
configured to work with existing surf leashes.
[0041] In one embodiment of the surf leash 1, the cord 2 may
composed of a urethane material or any chemical construction that
allows the cord 2 to be flexible and resilient. The tourniquet
device 10 may be composed of any rigid plastic or metal
material.
[0042] It should be noted that the above description and recited
embodiments or examples are of illustrative importance only. In
other words, the descriptions of the present disclosure should not
be construed as limiting of the subject matter in this application.
Additional modifications may become apparent to one skilled in the
art after reading this disclosure. It should be further noted, that
while the improvements are useful to surfers especially, the device
and methods of using it to curb blood loss may admit to use by
other persons who have access to cords or ropes, and who need a
tool to make a quick tourniquet.
[0043] All original claims are hereby incorporated b reference.
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