QUICK-CONNECT BUCKLE FOR A TOURNIQUET AND METHODS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH

摘要

A quick-connect buckle is provided for a tourniquet, the quick-connect buckle including a dovetail tongue and groove coupling system with an initial coupling position and a final coupling position corresponding to a tensioned configuration. The quick-connect coupler also has application beyond use in tourniquets. Accordingly, the quick-connect coupler can be combined with a strap to form an all-purpose binding device used for a variety of purposes. Methods associated with the quick-connect buckle are also described.

主权项

1. A quick-connect tourniquet clasp forming part of a tourniquet and configured for attaching the tourniquet to an extremity of a person, the tourniquet including one or more straps, the quick-connect tourniquet clasp comprising:
a buckle member and a coupling member, the buckle member and the coupling member each adapted for operative association with the one or more straps, the buckle member and coupling member having a complimentary dovetail tongue and groove mating structure, wherein a first magnetic element of the buckle member is adapted for engaging a second magnetic element of the coupling member.