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.

I claim: 
     
         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.