Ankle Tourniquet Holster

Abstract

An ankle holster is provided which can be used to store and transport a tourniquet. The ankle tourniquet holster can feature a flexible strap that can be worn around a body part of a wearer. A pocket can be sewn or otherwise attached to one side of the flexible strap. A tourniquet can be inserted into the pocket of the ankle tourniquet holster. The ankle tourniquet holster can be attached and worn around an ankle of the wearer using one or more fasteners. When worn around the wearer's ankle, the ankle tourniquet holster permits the wearer to easily and quickly access the tourniquet for self-treatment of a bleeding deep wound or to treat another injured person while concealing the presence of the tourniquet and avoiding its interference with weapons or gear that are normally transported via attachment to a belt around the wearer's waist.

1 . A holster apparatus for storing and transporting a tourniquet on a wearer for use in treatment of bleeding wounds, the apparatus comprising:
 a strap;   a pocket connected to the strap and sized to receive the inserted tourniquet; and   one or more fasteners for attaching the strap to a body part of the wearer.   
     
     
         2 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises a flexible material. 
     
     
         3 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises an inflexible material. 
     
     
         4 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket is sized to receive two or more tourniquets inserted therein. 
     
     
         5 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more fasteners comprises a patch of hook fasteners and a patch of loop fasteners. 
     
     
         6 . The holster apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the patch of hook fasteners is installed on a first end and on a first side of the strap and the patch of loop fasteners is installed on a second end and on a second side of the strap. 
     
     
         7 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more fasteners comprise at least one fastener selected from the group consisting of: a zipper, an adhesive, one or more safety pins, hook and eye fasteners, magnetic snaps, snap fasteners, buckles, buttons, ties, clips, and clasps. 
     
     
         8 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket is attached by sewing to the strap. 
     
     
         9 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket is attached by heat sealing or melting to the strap. 
     
     
         10 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket comprises a flexible material. 
     
     
         11 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket comprises an inflexible material. 
     
     
         12 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises a length capable of being fastened and worn around an ankle of the wearer. 
     
     
         13 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises a breathable material. 
     
     
         14 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises a waterproof, breathable fabric. 
     
     
         15 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the strap comprises a length capable of being fastened and worn around an upper arm of the wearer. 
     
     
         16 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more fasteners can be adjusted to fit the holster apparatus around ankles of different sizes of different wearers. 
     
     
         17 . The holster apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket comprises means for preventing the tourniquet from falling out of the pocket. 
     
     
         18 . A holster apparatus for storing and transporting a tourniquet on a wearer for use in treatment of bleeding wounds, the apparatus comprising:
 a circular strap; and   a pocket connected to the circular strap and sized so as to be capable of receiving a tourniquet.   
     
     
         19 . The holster apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the circular strap comprises a flexible material. 
     
     
         20 . The holster apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the circular strap is sufficiently sized and flexible to be fitted over a foot of the wearer and to fit snugly around an ankle of the wearer.