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 joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools facilitating increased accuracy, speed and simplicity in performing total and partial joint arthroplasty
    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
  • Devices and Methods for Treatment of Facet and Other Joints
    Publication number: 20090276045
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe methods, devices and instruments for resurfacing or replacing facet joints, uncovertebral joints and costovertebral joints. The joints can be prepared by smoothing the articular surface on one side, by distracting the joint and by implant insertion. Implants can be stabilized against a first articular surface by creating a high level of conformance with said first articular surface, while smoothing the second articular surface with a surgical instrument with a smooth mating implant surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Methods and Devices for Quantitative Analysis of X-Ray Images
    Publication number: 20090225958
    Abstract: The present invention relates to network enabled analysis of x-ray images. Also described are devices comprising calibration phantoms; methods of using these devices; methods of formulating databases containing information regarding x-ray images; the databases themselves; and methods of manipulating the information and databases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: IMAGING THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Edge-Matched Articular Implant
    Publication number: 20090228113
    Abstract: A method of joint arthroplasty includes obtaining an image of at least a portion of the tibial plateau. An outer periphery of at least a portion of the tibial plateau is derived based, at least in part, on the image. An implant is provided for the tibial plateau, the implant having a periphery that includes an outer edge that substantially matches the derived outer periphery of the tibial plateau.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: ComforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Implants for Altering Wear Patterns of Articular Surfaces
    Publication number: 20090226068
    Abstract: Methods and devices for correcting wear pattern defects in joints. The methods and devices described herein allow for the restoration of correcting abnormal biomechanical loading conditions in a joint brought on by wear pattern defects, and also can, in embodiments, permit correction of proper kinematic movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond Bojarski, Philipp Lang
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20090222014
    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: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Raymond Bojarski, Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Calibration devices and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 7580504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to calibration devices and to methods of using these devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Imaging Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Siau-Way Liew
  • Methods and Devices for Quantitative Analysis of X-Ray Images
    Publication number: 20090207970
    Abstract: The present invention relates to network enabled analysis of x-ray images. Also described are devices comprising calibration phantoms; methods of using these devices; methods of formulating databases containing information regarding x-ray images; the databases themselves; and methods of manipulating the information and databases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Imaging Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Screening Compounds for Activity in Modulating Chloride Ion Transport
    Publication number: 20090170127
    Abstract: A method for screening a test compound for activity in modulating the activity of the chloride channel ClC-7 either directly or by modulating the subcellular localization of Ostm1 comprises determining whether test compound inhibits the binding of Ostm1 to ClC-7. Compounds active in the screen are candidates for use in treating bone resorption conditions such as Osteoporosis by modulating the activity of osteoclasts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: PHARMOS BIOSCIENCE A/S
    Inventors: Philipp Lange, Jens C. Fuhrmann, Thomas Jentsch
  • Methods and devices for quantitative analysis of x-ray images
    Patent number: 7545964
    Abstract: The present invention relates to network enabled analysis of x-ray images. Also described are devices comprising calibration phantoms; methods of using these devices; methods of formulating databases containing information regarding x-ray images; the databases themselves; and methods of manipulating the information and databases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Imaging Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Daniel Steines
  • Surgical tools facilitating increased accuracy, speed and simplicity in performing joint arthroplasty
    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
  • Joint and Cartilage Diagnosis, Assessment and Modeling
    Publication number: 20090076371
    Abstract: Methods for assessing the condition of a cartilage in a joint and assessing cartilage loss, particularly in a human knee, are disclosed. In one method, a method for modeling healthy cartilage, the method includes measuring the distance between each of at least two points on an articular cartilage surface corresponding to margins of a defect and a corresponding point on the sub-chondral bone surface, and interpolating a reconstructed cartilage boundary. In a second method, a method for generating a three-dimensional approximation of healthy cartilage, the method includes determining a set of distances between at least three points on a first articular surface corresponding to margins of a defect and at least three corresponding points on a second cartilage surface, and approximating a reconstructed cartilage surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Eugene J. Alexander, Thomas P. Andriacchi
  • Calibration devices and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 7467892
    Abstract: The present invention relates to calibration devices and to methods of using these devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Imaging Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Voracek-Vargas
  • Methods and compositions for articular repair
    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
  • Surgical Tools for Arthroplasty
    Publication number: 20080281328
    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: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Ray Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20080281329
    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: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines
  • Surgical Cutting Guide
    Publication number: 20080275452
    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: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines, Raymond A. Bojarski
  • Surgical Tools for Arthroplasty
    Publication number: 20080243127
    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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Ray Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Methods and Devices for Quantitative Analysis of X-Ray Images
    Publication number: 20080219412
    Abstract: The present invention relates to network enabled analysis of x-ray images. Also described are devices comprising calibration phantoms; methods of using these devices; methods of formulating databases containing information regarding x-ray images; the databases themselves; and methods of manipulating the information and databases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: IMAGING THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Calibration Devices and Methods of use Thereof
    Publication number: 20080170659
    Abstract: The present invention relates to calibration devices and to methods of using these devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: IMAGING THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Siau-Way Liew