Patents by Inventor Philipp Lang

Philipp Lang 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).

  • Surgical cutting guide
    Patent number: 8951260
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a surgical cutting guide for guiding a surgical instrument along a cutting path located on a biological tissue. The surgical guide includes a contact surface that conforms to a surface associated with the tissue and at least one guide for restricting movement of a surgical instrument in a first direction and for allowing the movement of the surgical instrument in a second direction along a cutting path across the surface of the tissue. The guide further contains a stop for restricting movement of the surgical instrument in the second direction along the cutting path. The stop is based at least, in part, on patient specific information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines, Raymond A. Bojarski
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 8951259
    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 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Patient selectable knee joint arthroplasty devices
    Patent number: 8945230
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Wolfgang Fitz, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient-Adapted and Improved Orthopedic Implants, Designs and Related Tools
    Publication number: 20150032217
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Philipp Lang, Nam T. Chao, Wolfgang Fitz, John Slamin, Daniel Steines, Thomas Minas
  • Patient-Adapted Posterior Stabilized Knee Implants, Designs and Related Methods and Tools
    Publication number: 20150032215
    Abstract: Articular repair implants, implant components, systems, methods, and tools are disclosed. Various embodiments provide improved features for knee joint articular repair systems designed for posterior stabilization, including deep-dish configurations, and box, cam, and/or post features. Additionally, various embodiments include patient-adapted (e.g., patient-specific and/or patient-engineered) features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: John Slamin, Raymond A. Bojarski, Wolfgang Fitz, Raj K. Sinha, Daniel Steines, Thomas Minas, Philipp Lang
  • Methods for determining meniscal size and shape and for devising treatment
    Patent number: 8932363
    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: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Daniel Steines, Bhaskar Rao Vissa, Philipp Lang, Barry J. Linder
  • Patient-adapted and improved articular implants, designs and related guide tools
    Patent number: 8926706
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Methods for the Compensation of Imaging Technique In The Processing of Radiographic Images
    Publication number: 20150003712
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for analyzing x-ray images. In particular, devices, methods and algorithms are provided that allow for the accurate and reliable evaluation of bone structure and macro-anatomical parameters from x-ray images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • TIBIAL IMPLANT DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20140371866
    Abstract: Various embodiments described herein can facilitate the design of patient-adapted (e.g., patient-specific or patient-engineered) tibial implants. Furthermore, various embodiments described herein can include implant components having one or more patient-adapted features and one or more standard, that is, not patient-adapted (e.g., off-the-shelf), features incorporated into the design of the tibial implant components, including the sizes of the tibial tray, the locking mechanism, the tibial tray cavities, and/or the tibial inserts. For example, in various embodiments, the size of the tibial tray may be designed as patient-adapted by incorporating patient-adapted measurements into the perimeter of the tibial component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang
  • Methods and devices for evaluating and treating a bone condition based on X-ray image analysis
    Patent number: 8913818
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for evaluating bone conditions based on images. In particular, devices, methods and algorithms are provided that allow for the accurate and reliable evaluation of bone structure from x-ray images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Claude Arnaud
  • Patient-adapted and improved orthopedic implants, designs and related tools
    Patent number: 8906107
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Methods of Predicting Musculoskeletal Disease
    Publication number: 20140355852
    Abstract: Methods of predicting bone or joint disease in a subject are disclosed. Methods of determining the effect of a candidate agent on any subject's risk of developing bone or joint disease are also disclosed. A method for generating a parameter map from a bone image of a subject includes obtaining the bone image of the subject, defining two or more regions of interest (ROIs) in the image, analyzing a plurality of positions in the ROIs to obtain measurements for one or more bone microarchitecture parameters and one or more bone macro-anatomy parameters, and generating the parameter map from the measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Siau-Way Liew, Daniel Steines, Philipp Lang, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient Selectable Knee Arthroplasty Devices
    Publication number: 20140336774
    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: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient selectable knee joint arthroplasty devices
    Patent number: 8882847
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert G. Burdulis, Jr., Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Hacene Bouadi, David Miller
  • Assessing the condition of a joint and preventing damage
    Patent number: 8862202
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for assessing the condition of a cartilage in a joint, particularly a human knee. The methods include converting an image such as an MRI to a three dimensional map of the cartilage. The cartilage map can be correlated to a movement pattern of the joint to assess the affect of movement on cartilage wear. Changes in the thickness of cartilage over time can be determined so that therapies can be provided. Information on thickness of cartilage and curvature of cartilage or subchondral bone can be used to plan therapy. Information on movement pattern can be used to plan therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Eugene J. Alexander, Thomas P. Andriacchi, Philipp Lang, Sandy A. Napel
  • Methods and Compositions for Articular Repair
    Publication number: 20140303629
    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: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Bijan Timsari, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 8849621
    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 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • DEVICES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FORMING IMPLANT COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20140259629
    Abstract: Patient-specific implants and implant components, as well as methods of making patient-specific implants and implant components are disclosed herein. In particular, various embodiments include making a patient-specific implant component utilizing an electrical discharge machining technique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Ernest Dion, Bob Miller, Phil Pereira, David Hesketh, Manuel J Salinas, Philipp Lang
  • Implant Device and Method for Manufacture
    Publication number: 20140250677
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, devices and methods for optimizing the manufacture and/or production of patient-specific orthopedic implants. The methods include obtaining image data of a patient, selecting a blank implant to be optimized for the patient, and modifying the blank implant utilizing techniques disclosed herein to alter specific features of the implant to conform to the patient's anatomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Minimally Invasive Joint Implant with 3-Dimensional Geometry Matching the Articular Surfaces
    Publication number: 20140250676
    Abstract: This invention is directed to orthopedic implants and systems. The invention also relates to methods of implant design, manufacture, modeling and implantation as well as to surgical tools and kits used therewith. The implants are designed by analyzing the articular surface to be corrected and creating a device with an anatomic or near anatomic fit; or selecting a pre-designed implant having characteristics that give the implant the best fit to the existing defect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Hacene Bouadi, David Miller