Patents by Inventor Noam Weissberg

Noam Weissberg 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).

  • Publication number: 20220183850
    Abstract: Methods of selecting and implanting prosthetic devices for use as a replacement meniscus are disclosed. The selection methods include a pre-implantation selection method and a during-implantation selection method. The pre-implantation selection method includes a direct geometrical matching process, a correlation parameters-based matching process, and a finite element-based matching process. The implant identified by the pre-implantation selection method is then confirmed to be a suitable implant in the during-implantation selection method. Methods of implanting meniscus prosthetic devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
  • Patent number: 11129722
    Abstract: Methods of selecting and implanting prosthetic devices for use as a replacement meniscus are disclosed. The selection methods include a pre-implantation selection method and a during-implantation selection method. The pre-implantation selection method includes a direct geometrical matching process, a correlation parameters-based matching process, and a finite element-based matching process. The implant identified by the pre-implantation selection method is then confirmed to be a suitable implant in the during-implantation selection method. Methods of implanting meniscus prosthetic devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: ACTIVE IMPLANTS LLC
    Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
  • Publication number: 20190254832
    Abstract: Methods of selecting and implanting prosthetic devices for use as a replacement meniscus are disclosed. The selection methods include a pre-implantation selection method and a during-implantation selection method. The pre-implantation selection method includes a direct geometrical matching process, a correlation parameters-based matching process, and a finite element-based matching process. The implant identified by the pre-implantation selection method is then confirmed to be a suitable implant in the during-implantation selection method. Methods of implanting meniscus prosthetic devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
  • Patent number: 10278826
    Abstract: Methods of selecting and implanting prosthetic devices for use as a replacement meniscus are disclosed. The selection methods include a pre-implantation selection method and a during-implantation selection method. The pre-implantation selection method includes a direct geometrical matching process, a correlation parameters-based matching process, and a finite element-based matching process. The implant identified by the pre-implantation selection method is then confirmed to be a suitable implant in the during-implantation selection method. Methods of implanting meniscus prosthetic devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Active Implants LLC
    Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
  • Publication number: 20180250136
    Abstract: Methods of selecting and implanting prosthetic devices for use as a replacement meniscus are disclosed. The selection methods include a pre-implantation selection method and a during-implantation selection method. The pre-implantation selection method includes a direct geometrical matching process, a correlation parameters-based matching process, and a finite element-based matching process. The implant identified by the pre-implantation selection method is then confirmed to be a suitable implant in the during-implantation selection method. Methods of implanting meniscus prosthetic devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
  • Patent number: 9901454
    Abstract: Methods of selecting and implanting prosthetic devices for use as a replacement meniscus are disclosed. The selection methods include a pre-implantation selection method and a during-implantation selection method. The pre-implantation selection method includes a direct geometrical matching process, a correlation parameters-based matching process, and a finite element-based matching process. The implant identified by the pre-implantation selection method is then confirmed to be a suitable implant in the during-implantation selection method. Methods of implanting meniscus prosthetic devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Active Implants LLC
    Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
  • Publication number: 20160235544
    Abstract: Methods of selecting and implanting prosthetic devices for use as a replacement meniscus are disclosed. The selection methods include a pre-implantation selection method and a during-implantation selection method. The pre-implantation selection method includes a direct geometrical matching process, a correlation parameters-based matching process, and a finite element-based matching process. The implant identified by the pre-implantation selection method is then confirmed to be a suitable implant in the during-implantation selection method. Methods of implanting meniscus prosthetic devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
  • Patent number: 9326863
    Abstract: Methods of selecting and implanting prosthetic devices for use as a replacement meniscus are disclosed. The selection methods include a pre-implantation selection method and a during-implantation selection method. The pre-implantation selection method includes a direct geometrical matching process, a correlation parameters-based matching process, and a finite element-based matching process. The implant identified by the pre-implantation selection method is then confirmed to be a suitable implant in the during-implantation selection method. Methods of implanting meniscus prosthetic devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Active Implants LLC
    Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
  • Patent number: 8361147
    Abstract: A prosthetic device for use as an artificial meniscus is disclosed. The prosthetic device restores shock absorption, stability, and function to the knee joint after removal of the damaged natural meniscus. In some embodiments, the prosthetic device includes an anti-migration feature. The anti-migration feature is a bridge for engagement with a femur notch in some instances. Generally, the anti-migration feature allows the artificial meniscus to be implanted into the patient's knee and maintain its position within the knee without penetrating the adjacent bone. The bridge is reinforced with fibers in some instances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Active Implants Corporation
    Inventors: Avraham Shterling, Gal Zur, Eran Linder-Ganz, Noam Weissberg
  • Publication number: 20110288643
    Abstract: Methods of selecting and implanting prosthetic devices for use as a replacement meniscus are disclosed. The selection methods include a pre-implantation selection method and a during-implantation selection method. The pre-implantation selection method includes a direct geometrical matching process, a correlation parameters-based matching process, and a finite element-based matching process. The implant identified by the pre-implantation selection method is then confirmed to be a suitable implant in the during-implantation selection method. Methods of implanting meniscus prosthetic devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Active Implants Corporation
    Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
  • Publication number: 20110190901
    Abstract: Devices, apparatus, and systems for replacing at least some of the functionality of the natural hip joint and associated methods of implantation are disclosed. In one aspect a prosthetic acetabular cup system is provided. The system includes a metal shell comprising an outer surface for securely engaging a prepared portion of an acetabulum and an opposing inner surface. In some instances, portions of the inner and outer surfaces define an anchoring section that is deformable between an insertion configuration—where the anchoring section projects inwardly from the inner surface—and an anchoring configuration—where the anchoring section projects outwardly from the outer surface to define an anchoring protrusion for engaging the prepared portion of the acetabulum. In some embodiments, the system also includes a pliable articulating component having an outer surface including at least one engagement feature sized and shaped to engage with the metal shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: ACTIVE IMPLANTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noam Weissberg, Avraham Shterling, Gal Zur
  • Patent number: 7991599
    Abstract: Methods of selecting and implanting prosthetic devices for use as a replacement meniscus are disclosed. The selection methods include a pre-implantation selection method and a during-implantation selection method. The pre-implantation selection method includes a direct geometrical matching process, a correlation parameters-based matching process, and a finite element-based matching process. The implant identified by the pre-implantation selection method is then confirmed to be a suitable implant in the during-implantation selection method. Methods of implanting meniscus prosthetic devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Active Implants Corporation
    Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
  • Patent number: 7611653
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing prosthetic devices for use as an artificial meniscus are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include injection molding a resilient core material, tensioning reinforcing fibers around the injection molded core, and injection molding an outer layer to embed the reinforcing fibers within the prosthetic device. In some instances the core material is a polycarbonate polyurethane and the reinforcing fibers are made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) having a lower melting temperature than the polyurethane. In one particular embodiment, the core material is Bionate 80A and the reinforcing fibers are made of Dyneema. In other embodiments, methods for manufacturing a reinforced material for use in prosthetic devices is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Active Implants Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob Jonathan Elsner, Gal Zur, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
  • Publication number: 20090259314
    Abstract: Methods of selecting and implanting prosthetic devices for use as a replacement meniscus are disclosed. The selection methods include a pre-implantation selection method and a during-implantation selection method. The pre-implantation selection method includes a direct geometrical matching process, a correlation parameters-based matching process, and a finite element-based matching process. The implant identified by the pre-implantation selection method is then confirmed to be a suitable implant in the during-implantation selection method. Methods of implanting meniscus prosthetic devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: ACTIVE IMPLANTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
  • Publication number: 20090259313
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing prosthetic devices for use as an artificial meniscus are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include injection molding a resilient core material, tensioning reinforcing fibers around the injection molded core, and injection molding an outer layer to embed the reinforcing fibers within the prosthetic device. In some instances the core material is a polycarbonate polyurethane and the reinforcing fibers are made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) having a lower melting temperature than the polyurethane. In one particular embodiment, the core material is Bionate 80A and the reinforcing fibers are made of Dyneema. In other embodiments, methods for manufacturing a reinforced material for use in prosthetic devices is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: ACTIVE IMPLANTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jacob Jonathan Elsner, Gal Zur, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
  • Publication number: 20090259312
    Abstract: A prosthetic device for use as an artificial meniscus is disclosed. The prosthetic device restores shock absorption, stability, and function to the knee joint after removal of the damaged natural meniscus. In some embodiments, the prosthetic device includes an anti-migration feature. The anti-migration feature is a bridge for engagement with a femur notch in some instances. Generally, the anti-migration feature allows the artificial meniscus to be implanted into the patient's knee and maintain its position within the knee without penetrating the adjacent bone. The bridge is reinforced with fibers in some instances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: ACTIVE IMPLANTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Avraham Shterling, Gal Zur, Eran Linder-Ganz, Noam Weissberg
  • Publication number: 20080255665
    Abstract: A human implantable meniscus device having a unique anchoring system for locking the device into a bone and reinforcing fibers in order to mimic the mechanical characteristics of natural meniscus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: Active Implants Corporation
    Inventor: Noam Weissberg