Patents by Inventor Joshua Rigberg

Joshua Rigberg 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).

  • Hydrocephalus shunt system quick connector assembly
    Patent number: 7837646
    Abstract: A shunt system quick connector assembly to quickly connect and disconnect a catheter to a hydrocephalus shunt system comprising a valve in a valve housing. The catheter is affixed to the quick connector assembly. The quick connector assembly snaps over an external barb on the valve housing of the shunt system with an audible sound, so that the surgeon knows that connection has been made. The connector assembly can be operated quickly, minimizing the time for the surgical procedure and the opportunity for infection. The connector assembly has smooth surfaces to minimize the growing of tissue into the connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Northeastern University
    Inventors: Bruce Eidinger, Kendra McGrath, Joshua Rigberg, Peter Callaway, Mark Macomber
  • Hydrocephalus Shunt System Quick Connector Assembly
    Publication number: 20080065000
    Abstract: A shunt system quick connector assembly to quickly connect and disconnect a catheter to a hydrocephalus shunt system comprising a valve in a valve housing. The catheter is affixed to the quick connector assembly. The quick connector assembly snaps over an external barb on the valve housing of the shunt system with an audible sound, so that the surgeon knows that connection has been made. The connector assembly can be operated quickly, minimizing the time for the surgical procedure and the opportunity for infection. The connector assembly has smooth surfaces to minimize the growing of tissue into the connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Bruce Bidinger, Kendra McGrath, Joshua Rigberg, Peter Callaway, Mark Macomber