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).

  • Patient selectable knee arthroplasty devices
    Patent number: 8545569
    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: January 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Hacene Bouadi, Cecily Anne Snyder
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20130253522
    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 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • IMPLANT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20130245803
    Abstract: A knee implant includes a femoral component having first and second femoral component surfaces. The first femoral component surface is for securing to a surgically prepared compartment of a distal end of a femur. The second femoral component surface is configured to replicate the femoral condyle. The knee implant further includes a tibial component having first and second tibial component surfaces. The first tibial component surface is for contacting a proximal surface of the tibia that is substantially uncut subchondral bone. At least a portion of the first tibial component surface is a mirror image of the proximal tibial surface. The second tibial component surface articulates with the second femoral component surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • PATIENT-ADAPTED AND IMPROVED ARTICULAR IMPLANTS, DESIGNS AND RELATED GUIDE TOOLS
    Publication number: 20130211531
    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: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Steines, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Patient-specific joint arthroplasty devices for ligament repair
    Patent number: 8500740
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing, replacing or otherwise treating bone ligaments using devices designed from patient-specific information, including without limitation, surgical alignment instruments that have a surface that conforms to at least a portion of a patient's bone, cartilage or other component of the joint or ligament being treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Automated Systems for Manufacturing Patient-Specific Orthopedic Implants and Instrumentation
    Publication number: 20130197870
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems and methods for the automated design and manufacture of patient-specific/patient-matched orthopedic implants. While the embodiments described herein specifically pertain to unicompartmental resurfacing implants for the knee, the principles described are applicable to other types of knee implants (including, without limitation, other resurfacing implants and joint replacement implants) as well as implants for other joints and other patient-specific orthopedic applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Steines, Alexey Zhuravlev, John Slamin, Philipp Lang
  • Patient-adapted and improved articular implants, designs and related guide tools
    Patent number: 8480754
    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: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Nam Chao, Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, John Slamin, Daniel Steines
  • Joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 8460304
    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: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 8439926
    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: March 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Bojarski, Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 8377129
    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: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • METHODS FOR THE COMPENSATION OF IMAGING TECHNIQUE IN THE PROCESSING OF RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGES
    Publication number: 20130039592
    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: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: IMATX, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Surgical tools facilitating increased accuracy, speed and simplicity in performing joint arthroplasty
    Patent number: 8366771
    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: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert G. Burdulis, Jr., Wolfgang Fitz, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis
  • Assessing the condition of a joint and devising treatment
    Patent number: 8369926
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for assessing the condition of a cartilage in a joint, particularly in 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 effect 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. Planning therapy may include generating one or more physical models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Assessing the Condition of a Joint and Preventing Damage
    Publication number: 20130006598
    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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: 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
    Patent number: 8343218
    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: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsourgarakis
  • Methods and compositions for articular repair
    Patent number: 8337507
    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: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsourgarakis
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 8337501
    Abstract: A patellar 3-D guidance tool includes a template. The template includes at least one contact surface for engaging a surface of the patella. The at least one contact surface substantially conforms with the surface associated with the patellar. At least one guide aperture directs movement of a surgical instrument, wherein the shape and/or position of the guide aperture is based, at least in part, on three or more anatomic reference points associated with the patellar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines
  • JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS
    Publication number: 20120296337
    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: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS
    Publication number: 20120289966
    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: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Assessing the condition of a joint and devising treatment
    Patent number: 8306601
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for assessing the condition of a cartilage in a joint, particularly in 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 effect 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. Planning therapy may include generating one or more physical models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines