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: 20220183850Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
-
Patent number: 11129722Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: ACTIVE IMPLANTS LLCInventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
-
Publication number: 20190254832Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
-
Patent number: 10278826Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Active Implants LLCInventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
-
Publication number: 20180250136Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
-
Patent number: 9901454Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Active Implants LLCInventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
-
Publication number: 20160235544Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
-
Patent number: 9326863Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Active Implants LLCInventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
-
Patent number: 8361147Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 9, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Active Implants CorporationInventors: Avraham Shterling, Gal Zur, Eran Linder-Ganz, Noam Weissberg
-
Publication number: 20110288643Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Active Implants CorporationInventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
-
Publication number: 20110190901Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: ACTIVE IMPLANTS CORPORATIONInventors: Noam Weissberg, Avraham Shterling, Gal Zur
-
Patent number: 7991599Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Active Implants CorporationInventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
-
Patent number: 7611653Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 9, 2008Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Active Implants CorporationInventors: Jacob Jonathan Elsner, Gal Zur, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
-
Publication number: 20090259314Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: ACTIVE IMPLANTS CORPORATIONInventors: Eran Linder-Ganz, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
-
Publication number: 20090259313Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: ACTIVE IMPLANTS CORPORATIONInventors: Jacob Jonathan Elsner, Gal Zur, Avraham Shterling, Noam Weissberg
-
Publication number: 20090259312Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: ACTIVE IMPLANTS CORPORATIONInventors: Avraham Shterling, Gal Zur, Eran Linder-Ganz, Noam Weissberg
-
Publication number: 20080255665Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: Active Implants CorporationInventor: Noam Weissberg