Patents by Inventor Stephen D. Calder

Stephen D. 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).

  • Implantable pump connector for catheter attachment
    Patent number: 7927325
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Medasys Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bright, Robert N. Gailey, Stephen D. Calder, Paul Burke
  • Implantable pump connector for catheter attachment
    Patent number: 7452354
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: InSet Technologies Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bright, Robert N. Gailey, Stephen D. Calder, Paul Burke
  • Implantable pump connector for catheter attachment
    Publication number: 20040002693
    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, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bright, Robert N. Gailey, Stephen D. Calder, Paul Burke