Patents by Inventor John Nino
John Nino 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).
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Patent number: 10471575Abstract: Disposable torque-limiting mechanisms with an upper shank component with a torque-limiting interface, a lower shank component with a torque-limiting interface, and a rubbery spring material biasing element. Torque-limiting interfaces having a plurality of undulations arranged around an axial bore or drive socket and separated by a plurality of transition regions, with each undulation having an upslope, a peak, and a downslope. The torque-limiting interfaces are configured to engage and disengage to provide torque transmission with predetermined torque limits at various rotational speeds and for amounts of actuations while remaining within a specified operational range.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John Nino, David Ivinson, David Tory
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Publication number: 20190269421Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for forming or enlarging holes in bone tissue and methods for fixing matched medical plates to bodies. The present disclosure also provides for products produced by the methods of the present disclosure and for apparatuses used to perform the methods of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John Nino, David Ivinson
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Publication number: 20190269418Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for forming or enlarging holes in objects. Objects may include bone tissue and methods for fixing matched medical plates to bodies. The movable trocar with toroidal interface is adjustable relative to the surface. The present disclosure also provides for products produced by the methods of the present disclosure and for apparatuses used to perform the methods of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John Nino, David Ivinson
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Publication number: 20190247203Abstract: A flexible plastic, resin or polymer material forming a trial plate for use is surgery of bones including spine and extremities. The trial plate having at least one radio opaque region and guides for positioning. A kit may be provided containing at least one flexible trial plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventor: John Nino
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Patent number: 10343269Abstract: Disposable torque-limiting gearless device with speed reduction. Torque-limiting interfaces having a plurality of undulations arranged around an axial bore or drive socket and separated by a plurality of transition regions configured to engage and disengage to provide torque transmission with predetermined torque limits at various rotational speeds and for amounts of actuations while remaining within a specified operational range. The reduction assembly integral to the gearless torque limiting assembly provides a drive shaft having an input segment, an eccentric segment, and an output segment, wherein the input segment and the output segment each have a centerline running along a same first axis, and wherein the eccentric segment has a center line running along a second axis, the second axis being parallel to the first axis and positioned a first distance away from the first axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John Nino, David Ivinson, David A. Tory
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Patent number: 10279146Abstract: A torque-limiting device may include a shaft extending axially through upper and lower shanks, a spring, and a nut to an end opening of a handle. The upper and lower shanks may be under a force from the spring and further configured to selectively engage within a predetermined torque limit and disengage at above the predetermined torque limit. Accordingly, the shaft may receive torque up to the predetermined limit as provided by a user operating a handle of the torque-limiting device. The torque-limiting device may be disposable, reusable, economical, and have high torque capabilities. The shaft may be of a plastic material and include a lumen extending there through, and through which a variety of devices and materials may be delivered to a workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: ECA MEDICAL INSTRUMENTSInventors: David Ivinson, John Nino
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Patent number: 10245094Abstract: A torque-limiting device may include a shaft extending axially through upper and lower shanks and a spring to connect to a nut. The upper and lower shanks may be under a force from the spring and further configured to selectively engage within a predetermined torque limit and disengage at above the predetermined torque limit. Accordingly, the shaft may receive torque up to the predetermined limit as provided by a user operating a handle of the torque-limiting device. The torque-limiting device may be disposable, reusable, economical, and have high torque capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John Nino, David Ivinson
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Patent number: 10220477Abstract: A sliding sleeve or collar which is cylindrical and has an elongated guide or channel fluidly connecting the outer annular wall with the inner annular wall of the sleeve is disclosed. A connector having at least one open end and an elongated slot with a floor and a pin guide through the floor is further disclosed. The pin guide is open to the inside of the connector. Between the sleeve and the slot is a pin having a pin head visible through the elongated guide and two opposing spring arms of a size and shape to fit in said slot, and a pin body which movable fits inside pin guide.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John Nino, David Ivinson
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Patent number: 10219854Abstract: A clutch within a torque-limiting device which may include a shaft extending axially through a clutch assembly and a spring to connect to a nut. The clutch having swappable gear rings. The upper and lower shanks may be under a force from the spring and further configured to selectively engage within a predetermined torque limit and disengage at above the predetermined torque limit. Accordingly, the shaft may receive torque up to the predetermined limit as provided by a user operating a handle of the torque-limiting device. The torque-limiting device may be disposable, reusable, economical, and have high torque capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John Nino, David Ivinson
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Patent number: 10219853Abstract: A torque-limiting driver has a handle, a body, a torque-limiting assembly and a work-piece engaging tip. The torque-limiting assembly includes an upper and lower shank that have a plurality of teeth circumferentially spaced. The teeth have a vertical face, an inclined face, and a flat peak. There is a spring for applying pressure across the upper and lower shank with multiple washers interposed between the lower shaft and spring. In some instances, there is a round square drive with arched catches having preselected radii to assure operation over certain cycles at selected torque and to reduced nose cone damage and breakage at a predetermined inch pounds of torque.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John Nino, David Ivinson
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Patent number: 10195724Abstract: A disposable ratcheting device and method is disclosed, which may include a shaft extending axially through at least a shank. The shank also provides a cup or chamber wherein a series of drive bodies reside in a movable fashion. The shank is placed in a body having an inner wall with teeth formed radially, The drive bodies have toes protruding beyond the shank and which, in a locked direction, engage the teeth inside the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John Nino, David Ivinson
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Patent number: 10160105Abstract: A torque-limiting device which may include a shaft extending axially through a clutch assembly and a spring to connect to a nut. The upper and lower shanks may be under a force from the spring and further configured to selectively engage within a predetermined torque limit and disengage at above the predetermined torque limit. Accordingly, the shaft may receive torque up to the predetermined limit as provided by a user operating a handle of the torque-limiting device. The torque-limiting device may be disposable, reusable, economical, and have high torque capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John Nino, David Ivinson
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Patent number: 10131040Abstract: A torque-limiting device may include a shaft extending axially through upper and lower shanks and a spring to connect to a nut. The upper and lower shanks may be under a force from the spring and further configured to selectively engage within a predetermined torque limit and disengage at above the predetermined torque limit. Accordingly, the shaft may receive torque up to the predetermined limit as provided by a user operating a handle of the torque-limiting device. The torque-limiting device may be disposable, reusable, economical, and have high torque capabilities. The shaft may include a lumen extending there through, and through which a variety of devices and materials may be delivered to a workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: ECA MEDICAL INSTRUMENTSInventors: John Nino, David Ivinson
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Patent number: 10098647Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for forming or enlarging holes in bone tissue and methods for fixing medical plates to bodies. The present disclosure also provides for products produced by the methods of the present disclosure and for apparatuses used to perform the methods of the present disclosure including but not limited to spring compressed retained blades and detachable blades.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John Nino, David Ivinson
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Publication number: 20180290273Abstract: Disposable torque-limiting mechanisms with upper shank component with a torque-limiting interface, a lower shank component with a torque-limiting interface, and a washer assembly biasing element. Torque-limiting interfaces having a plurality of undulations arranged around an axial bore or drive socket and separated by a plurality of transition regions, with each undulation having an upslope, a peak, and a downslope. The torque-limiting interfaces are configured to engage and disengage to provide torque transmission with predetermined torque limits at various rotational speeds and for amounts of actuations while remaining within a specified operational range.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: David Tory, David Ivinson, John Nino
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Publication number: 20180290274Abstract: Disposable torque-limiting mechanisms with an upper shank component with a torque-limiting interface, a lower shank component with a torque-limiting interface, and a rubbery spring material biasing element. Torque-limiting interfaces having a plurality of undulations arranged around an axial bore or drive socket and separated by a plurality of transition regions, with each undulation having an upslope, a peak, and a downslope. The torque-limiting interfaces are configured to engage and disengage to provide torque transmission with predetermined torque limits at various rotational speeds and for amounts of actuations while remaining within a specified operational range.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John NINO, David Ivinson, David Tory
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Patent number: 10081083Abstract: A twisting sleeve or collar which is cylindrical and has an elongated guide or channel fluidly connecting the outer annular wall with the inner annular wall of the sleeve is disclosed. A connector having at least one open end and an elongated slot with a floor and a pin guide through the floor is further disclosed. The pin guide is open to the inside of the connector. Between the sleeve and the slot is a pin, having a pin head visible through the elongated guide, and two opposing spring arms of a size and shape to fit in said slot, and a pin body which movably fits inside pin guide.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John Nino, David Ivinson
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Publication number: 20180235778Abstract: A flexible plastic, resin or polymer material forming a trial plate for use is surgery of bones including spine and extremities. The trial plate having at least one radioopaque region and which may have one radiolucent region. In some instances a main body includes one or more arms formed of subparts. Between the main body and subparts and between the subparts are rangible regions such a ribs or unbroken edges surrounding windows configured as predetermined break points to disassociate portions of an arm from the whole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John Nino, Michael J. Milella, JR., Lauren Thelen
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Publication number: 20180223912Abstract: Disposable torque-limiting devices having an upper shank component with a torque-limiting interface, a lower shank component with a torque-limiting interface, and a spring element. Torque-limiting interfaces having a plurality of undulations arranged around an axial bore or drive socket and separated by a plurality of transition regions, with each undulation having an upslope, a peak, and a downslope. The torque-limiting interfaces are configured to engage and disengage to provide torque transmission with predetermined torque limits at various rotational speeds and for amounts of actuations while remaining within a specified operational range. The encasement provides mounts for a tool and for a drive shaft which may be connected to a powered device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John NINO, David Ivinson, David Tory
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Publication number: 20180223911Abstract: Torque-limiting mechanisms comprising an upper shank component with a torque-limiting interface, a lower shank component with a torque-limiting interface, and a biasing element. Torque-limiting interfaces having a plurality of undulations arranged around an axial bore or drive socket and separated by a plurality of transition regions, with each undulation having an upslope, a peak, and a downslope. The torque-limiting interfaces are configured to engage and disengage to provide torque transmission with predetermined torque limits at various rotational speeds and for amounts of actuations while remaining within a specified operational range.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: John NINO, David Ivinson, David Tory