Patents by Inventor Konstantinos Tsougarakis

Konstantinos Tsougarakis 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).

  • Patent number: 8094900
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided methods for generating an isotropic or near-isotropic three-dimensional images from two-dimensional images. In accordance with the present invention the method includes, obtaining a first image of a body part in a first plane, wherein the first image generates a first image data volume; obtaining a second image of the body part in a second plane, wherein the second image generates a second image data volume; and combining the first and second image data volumes to form a resultant image data volume, wherein the resultant image data volume is isotropic or near-isotropic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Steines, Bijan Timsari, Konstantinos Tsougarakis
  • Patent number: 8077950
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining meniscal size and shape for use in designing therapies for the treatment of various joint diseases. The invention uses an image of a joint that is processed for analysis. Analysis can include, for example, generating a thickness map, a cartilage curve, or a point cloud. This information is used to determine the extent of the cartilage defect or damage and to design an appropriate therapy, including, for example, an implant. Adjustments to the designed therapy are made to account for the materials used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Daniel Steines, Bhaskar Rao Vissa, Philipp Lang, Barry J. Linder
  • Publication number: 20100303317
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining meniscal size and shape for use in designing therapies for the treatment of various joint diseases. The invention uses an image of a joint that is processed for analysis. Analysis can include, for example, generating a thickness map, a cartilage curve, or a point cloud. This information is used to determine the extent of the cartilage defect or damage and to design an appropriate therapy, including, for example, an implant. Adjustments to the designed therapy are made to account for the materials used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Daniel Steines, Bhaskar Rao Vissa, Philipp Lang, Barry J. Linder
  • Publication number: 20100281678
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Albert G. Burdulis, JR., Wolfgang Fitz, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis
  • Patent number: 7796791
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining meniscal size and shape for use in designing therapies for the treatment of various joint diseases. The invention uses an image of a joint that is processed for analysis. Analysis can include, for example, generating a thickness map, a cartilage curve, or a point cloud. This information is used to determine the extent of the cartilage defect or damage and to design an appropriate therapy, including, for example, an implant. Adjustments to the designed therapy are made to account for the materials used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Daniel Steines, Bhaskar Rao Vissa, Philipp Lang, Barry J. Linder
  • Publication number: 20100168754
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Publication number: 20100160917
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Publication number: 20100054572
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided methods for generating an isotropic or near-isotropic three-dimensional images from two-dimensional images. In accordance with the present invention the method includes, obtaining a first image of a body part in a first plane, wherein the first image generates a first image data volume; obtaining a second image of the body part in a second plane, wherein the second image generates a second image data volume; and combining the first and second image data volumes to form a resultant image data volume, wherein the resultant image data volume is isotropic or near-isotropic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Daniel Steines, Bijan Timsari
  • Publication number: 20090307893
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert G. Burdulis, JR., Wolfgang Fitz, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis
  • Patent number: 7634119
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided methods for generating an isotropic or near-isotropic three-dimensional images from two-dimensional images. In accordance with the present invention the method includes, obtaining a first image of a body part in a first plane, wherein the first image generates a first image data volume; obtaining a second image of the body part in a second plane, wherein the second image generates a second image data volume; and combining the first and second image data volumes to form a resultant image data volume, wherein the resultant image data volume is isotropic or near-isotropic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Daniel Steines, Bijan Timsari
  • Publication number: 20090306676
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for producing articular repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. In particular, methods for providing articular repair systems. Also provided are articular surface repair systems designed to replace a selected area cartilage, for example, and surgical tools for repairing articular surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis
  • Patent number: 7618451
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Berez, Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Cecily Anne Snyder
  • Patent number: 7534263
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert G. Burdulis, Jr., Wolfgang Fitz, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis
  • Patent number: 7468075
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for producing articular repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. In particular, methods for providing articular repair systems. Also provided are articular surface repair systems designed to replace a selected area cartilage, for example, and surgical tools for repairing articular surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Bijan Timsari, Konstantinos Tsougarakis
  • Publication number: 20050267584
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for repairing articular surfaces in a knee joint. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable for each patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. Kits are also provided to enable customized repairs to be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Albert Burdulis, Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Hacene Bouadi, Cecily O'Regan, David Miller
  • Publication number: 20040236424
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Imaging Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Berez, Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Cecily Anne Snyder
  • Publication number: 20040204760
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for repairing articular surfaces in a knee joint. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable for each patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. Kits are also provided to enable customized repairs to be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: Imaging Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Hacene Bouadi, Cecily Anne Snyder
  • Publication number: 20040204644
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided methods for generating an isotropic or near-isotropic three-dimensional images from two-dimensional images. In accordance with the present invention the method includes, obtaining a first image of a body part in a first plane, wherein the first image generates a first image data volume; obtaining a second image of the body part in a second plane, wherein the second image generates a second image data volume; and combining the first and second image data volumes to form a resultant image data volume, wherein the resultant image data volume is isotropic or near-isotropic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: Imaging Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Daniel Steines, Bijan Timsari
  • Publication number: 20040153079
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining meniscal size and shape for use in designing therapies for the treatment of various joint diseases. The invention uses an image of a joint that is processed for analysis. Analysis can include, for example, generating a thickness map, a cartilage curve, or a point cloud. This information is used to determine the extent of the cartilage defect or damage and to design an appropriate therapy, including, for example, an implant. Adjustments to the designed therapy are made to account for the materials used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: Imaging Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Daniel Steines, Bhaskar Rao Vissa, Philipp Lang, Barry J. Linder
  • Publication number: 20040147927
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining meniscal size and shape for use in designing therapies for the treatment of various joint diseases. The invention uses an image of a joint that is processed for analysis. Analysis can include, for example, generating a thickness map, a cartilage curve, or a point cloud. This information is used to determine the extent of the cartilage defect or damage and to design an appropriate therapy, including, for example, an implant. Adjustments to the designed therapy are made to account for the materials used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: Imaging Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Daniel Steines, Bhaskar Rao Vissa, Philipp Lang, Barry J. Linder