(under subclass 201) Subject matter wherein the pressure applying member is a releasably constrictable band or strap-like means which totally encircles the body portion and which is applied by effectively shortening the band or stretching the band to produce the force to temporarily arrest the flow of blood in that portion of the body.
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202, for inflatable cuffs which may stop blood flow or are used for the taking of blood pressure.
