Patents Represented by Law Firm Hancock, Meinger & Porter LLP
  • Physiologic tourniquet for intravenous regional anesthesia
    Patent number: 5855589
    Abstract: A physiologic tourniquet includes a safety interlock system for detecting any potentially hazardous attempt to change tourniquet cuff pressure during a procedure involving the use of two cuffs for intravenous regional anesthesia. The attempt to change pressure is prevented until the operator provides a timely and separate confirmation action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Inventors: James A. McEwen, Michael Jameson