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App. No. 15/882,950

Surf leash tourniquet device and related methods

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App. No.
15/882,950
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.

Claims (22)

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.