Patents by Inventor Travis J. Nolan

Travis J. Nolan 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).

  • Adaptor and drill for use with a driver and a cannula for drilling into bone
    Patent number: 11304709
    Abstract: A adaptor is used with a driver, a drill, and a cannula to facilitate removal of material from bone and placement of the cannula in the bone. The adaptor includes an end portion provided at a proximal first end that is configured to engage a portion of the drill; a body portion attached to the end portion and extending from the end portion toward a distal second end; a head portion provided at the distal second end and attached to the body portion; and a passageway for receiving the drill that extends through the adaptor. Furthermore, the head portion includes a distal surface and at least one coupler provided on or adjacent the distal surface for releasably engaging. the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC HOLDINGS COMPANY SARL
    Inventors: Calin Druma, Travis J. Nolan, Neil S. Sasaki
  • Adaptor for use with a driver, a drill, and a cannula for drilling into bone
    Patent number: 10980587
    Abstract: A adaptor is used with a driver, a drill, and a cannula to facilitate removal of material from bone and placement of the cannula in the bone. The adaptor includes an end portion provided at a proximal first end that is configured to engage a portion of the drill; a body portion attached to the end portion and extending from the end portion toward a distal second end; a head portion provided at the distal second end and attached to the body portion; and a passageway for receiving the drill that extends through the adaptor. Furthermore, the head portion includes a distal surface and at least one coupler provided on or adjacent the distal surface for releasably engaging, the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SÀRL
    Inventors: Travis J. Nolan, Calin Druma, Neil S. Sasaki
  • ADAPTOR FOR USE WITH A DRIVER, A DRILL, AND A CANNULA FOR DRILLING INTO BONE
    Publication number: 20190223930
    Abstract: A adaptor is used with a driver, a drill, and a cannula to facilitate removal of material from bone and placement of the cannula in the bone. The adaptor includes an end portion provided at a proximal first end that is configured to engage a portion of the drill; a body portion attached to the end portion and extending from the end portion toward a distal second end; a head portion provided at the distal second end and attached to the body portion; and a passageway for receiving the drill that extends through the adaptor. Furthermore, the head portion includes a distal surface and at least one coupler provided on or adjacent the distal surface for releasably engaging, the cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Travis J. Nolan, Calin Druma, Neil S. Sasaki
  • ADAPTOR AND DRILL FOR USE WITH A DRIVER AND A CANNULA FOR DRILLING INTO BONE
    Publication number: 20190223890
    Abstract: A adaptor is used with a driver, a drill, and a cannula to facilitate removal of material from bone and placement of the cannula in the bone. The adaptor includes an end portion provided at a proximal first end that is configured to engage a portion of the drill; a body portion attached to the end portion and extending from the end portion toward a distal second end; a head portion provided at the distal second end and attached to the body portion; and a passageway for receiving the drill that extends through the adaptor. Furthermore, the head portion includes a distal surface and at least one coupler provided on or adjacent the distal surface for releasably engaging. the cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SÀRL
    Inventors: Calin Druma, Travis J. Nolan, Neil S. Sasaki