Patents by Inventor Stephen Calder

Stephen Calder 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).

  • Connector for catheter attachment to an implantable pump
    Publication number: 20050242579
    Abstract: A catheter system for locking a catheter to an implantable pump and for effectively flushing a catheter after implantation within a body. A locking component comprises an extension boot and catheter lock that together fluidly connect the catheter to the pump in a secure, safe and effective manner. A catheter component comprises a design having kink-resistant walls and a unique tip. A flushing component comprises a hub and stylet combination characterized by a hydrophilic coating on the stylet and a flush through hub to allow flushing of the stylet while inside the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bright, Robert Gailey, Stephen Calder, Paul Burke
  • Implantable pump connector for catheter attachment
    Publication number: 20050096635
    Abstract: A catheter system for locking a catheter to an implantable pump and for effectively flushing a catheter after implantation within a body. A locking component comprises an extension boot and catheter lock that together fluidly connect the catheter to the pump in a secure, safe and effective manner. A catheter component comprises a design having kink-resistant walls and a unique tip. A flushing component comprises a hub and stylet combination characterized by a hydrophilic coating on the stylet and a flush through hub to allow flushing of the stylet while inside the catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bright, Robert Gailey, Stephen Calder, Paul Burke