Patents by Inventor Christopher L. Fair

Christopher L. Fair has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING STIMULATION OF TISSUE
    Publication number: 20240057929
    Abstract: A monitoring system may include a processor and display system for displaying results from the monitoring. A user may be in a sterile field away from the processor and display system and selected input devices. The processor may execute instructions to analyze a selected signal and, if selected, display the analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Cristina G. Schuetz, Bhrathi Kasaba Venkatagiri, John Ryan Shore, Christopher L. Fair
  • SURGICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING POWERED ROTARY-TYPE HANDPIECE
    Publication number: 20220151597
    Abstract: A surgical system which may include a controller, a data entry device, a powered surgical handpiece and a surgical tool adapted to couple to the surgical handpiece. The surgical handpiece can include motor direction control and feedback, safety stop features, stimulation and nerve integrity monitoring, a tool connector assembly configured to retain a variety of surgical tools and optional navigation and/or electric ratcheting features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INC
    Inventors: Michael L. Koltz, Christopher L. Fair, Michael S. Ferrell, Andrzej Klimaszewski, David J. Little, II, Manfred K. Luedi, Gerould Norman, Robert K. Vaccaro
  • Surgical system including powered rotary-type handpiece
    Patent number: 11272909
    Abstract: A surgical system which may include a controller, a data entry device, a powered surgical handpiece and a surgical tool adapted to couple to the surgical handpiece. The surgical handpiece can include motor direction control and feedback, safety stop features, stimulation and nerve integrity monitoring, a tool connector assembly configured to retain a variety of surgical tools and optional navigation and/or electric ratcheting features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael L. Koltz, Christopher L. Fair, Michael S. Ferrell, Andrzej Klimaszewski, David J. Little, II, Manfred K. Luedi, Gerould Norman, Robert K. Vaccaro
  • SURGICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING POWERED ROTARY-TYPE HANDPIECE
    Publication number: 20200008787
    Abstract: A surgical system which may include a controller, a data entry device, a powered surgical handpiece and a surgical tool adapted to couple to the surgical handpiece. The surgical handpiece can include motor direction control and feedback, safety stop features, stimulation and nerve integrity monitoring, a tool connector assembly configured to retain a variety of surgical tools and optional navigation and/or electric ratcheting features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INC
    Inventors: Michael L. Koltz, Christopher L. Fair, Michael S. Ferrel, Andrzej Klimaszewski, David J. Little, Manfred K. Luedi, Gerould Norman, Robert K. Vaccaro
  • Surgical system including powered rotary-type handpiece
    Patent number: 10456122
    Abstract: A surgical system which may include a controller, a data entry device, a powered surgical handpiece and a surgical tool adapted to couple to the surgical handpiece. The surgical handpiece can include motor direction control and feedback, safety stop features, stimulation and nerve integrity monitoring, a tool connector assembly configured to retain a variety of surgical tools and optional navigation and/or electric ratcheting features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Koltz, Christopher L. Fair, Michael S. Ferrell, Andrzej Klimaszewski, David J. Little, II, Manfred K. Luedi, Gerould Norman, Robert K. Vaccaro
  • Electric ratchet for a powered screwdriver
    Patent number: 9408653
    Abstract: A powered screwdriver system includes an electric ratchet. In accordance with one aspect, the powered screwdriver system includes a driver housing and includes a motor disposed within the housing. A working end provides a rotational output and is mechanically coupled to the rotor. A power source provides power to the motor. A controller receives signals representative of a motor condition and, based on the received signals, controls the motor in a manner providing the electric ratchet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Fair, Michael L. Koltz, Jr.
  • Electric Ratchet For A Powered Screwdriver
    Publication number: 20140327382
    Abstract: A powered screwdriver system includes an electric ratchet. In accordance with one aspect, the powered screwdriver system includes a driver housing and includes a motor disposed within the housing. A working end provides a rotational output and is mechanically coupled to the rotor. A power source provides power to the motor. A controller receives signals representative of a motor condition and, based on the received signals, controls the motor in a manner providing the electric ratchet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher L. FAIR, Michael L. KOLTZ, JR.
  • Electric ratchet for a powered screwdriver
    Patent number: 8786233
    Abstract: A powered screwdriver system includes an electric ratchet. In accordance with one aspect, the powered screwdriver system includes a driver housing and includes a motor disposed within the housing. A working end provides a rotational output and is mechanically coupled to the rotor. A power source provides power to the motor. A controller receives signals representative of a motor condition and, based on the received signals, controls the motor in a manner providing the electric ratchet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Fair, Michael L. Koltz, Jr.
  • SURGICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING POWERED ROTARY-TYPE HANDPIECE
    Publication number: 20130245704
    Abstract: A surgical system which may include a controller, a data entry device, a powered surgical handpiece and a surgical tool adapted to couple to the surgical handpiece. The surgical handpiece can include motor direction control and feedback, safety stop features, stimulation and nerve integrity monitoring, a tool connector assembly configured to retain a variety of surgical tools and optional navigation and/or electric ratcheting features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INC
    Inventors: Michael L. Koltz, Christopher L. Fair, Michael S. Ferrell, Andrzej Klimaszewski, David J. Little, II, Manfred K. Luedi, Gerould Norman, Robert K. Vaccaro
  • ELECTRIC RATCHET FOR A POWERED SCREWDRIVER
    Publication number: 20120274253
    Abstract: A powered screwdriver system includes an electric ratchet. In accordance with one aspect, the powered screwdriver system includes a driver housing and includes a motor disposed within the housing. A working end provides a rotational output and is mechanically coupled to the rotor. A power source provides power to the motor. A controller receives signals representative of a motor condition and, based on the received signals, controls the motor in a manner providing the electric ratchet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Fair, Michael L. Koltz, JR.