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).

  • Methods and devices for analysis of x-ray images
    Patent number: 9767551
    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 from x-ray images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • 3D PRINTING SURGICAL REPAIR SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20170249440
    Abstract: Various embodiments of methods of making one or more components of surgical repair systems, including embodiments employing 3D printing of one or more components, are disclosed. In various embodiments, multiple surgical repair system components may be based, at least in part, on a patient-adapted surface model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Solid Freeform Fabrication of Implant Components
    Publication number: 20170231783
    Abstract: Disclosed are designs, methods and systems for manufacturing implants, implant components, features of implant components, and/or related tools using solid freeform fabrication or additive metals technologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, John Slamin
  • Edge-Matched Articular Implant
    Publication number: 20170216038
    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: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond A. Bojarski
  • Implant device and method for manufacture
    Patent number: 9700971
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Implants for altering wear patterns of articular surfaces
    Patent number: 9700420
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond A. Bojarski, Philipp Lang
  • Fusion of multiple imaging planes for isotropic imaging in MRI and quantitative image analysis using isotropic or near-isotropic imaging
    Patent number: 9687945
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided methods for generating an isotropic or near-isotropic three-dimensional images from two-dimensional images. In accordance with the present invention the method includes, obtaining a first image of a body part in a first plane, wherein the first image generates a first image data volume; obtaining a second image of the body part in a second plane, wherein the second image generates a second image data volume; and combining the first and second image data volumes to form a resultant image data volume, wherein the resultant image data volume is isotropic or near-isotropic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Steines, Bijan Timsari, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Philipp Lang
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20170164957
    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: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Methods and compositions for modulating toso activity
    Patent number: 9670265
    Abstract: The present invention is further directed to methods and compositions for modulating the activity of the Toso protein. The invention further encompasses treatment of disorders associated with inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and cancer using compositions that include a soluble Toso protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: University Health Network
    Inventors: Michael W. Tusche, Tak W. Mak, Pamela S. Ohashi, Philipp Lang, Karl Lang, Dirk Brenner, Gloria Lin
  • Patient-Adapted and Improved Orthopedic Implants, Designs and Related Tools
    Publication number: 20170119531
    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: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Solid freeform fabrication of implant components
    Patent number: 9636229
    Abstract: Disclosed are designs, methods and systems for manufacturing implants, implant components, features of implant components, and/or related tools using solid freeform fabrication or additive metals technologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, John Slamin
  • Devices, Systems and Methods for Manufacturing Orthopedic Implants
    Publication number: 20170112626
    Abstract: Methods, system, devices, processes and techniques are disclosed for manufacturing orthopedic implants utilizing blanks and/or fixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Bob Miller, Ernest A. Dion, David P. Hesketh, Manuel J. Salinas, Philipp Lang
  • Methods and compositions for modulating Toso activity
    Patent number: 9624289
    Abstract: The present invention is further directed to methods and compositions for modulating the activity of the Toso protein. The invention further encompasses treatment of disorders associated with inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and cancer using compositions that include a soluble Toso protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: University Health Network
    Inventors: Michael W. Tusche, Tak W. Mak, Pamela S. Ohashi, Philipp Lang, Karl Lang, Dirk Brenner, Gloria Lin
  • Patient-adapted and improved articular implants, designs and related guide tools
    Patent number: 9603711
    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: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines, Thomas Minas
  • Methods, Devices and Techniques for Improved Placement and Fixation of Shoulder Implant Components
    Publication number: 20170079803
    Abstract: Improved and/or patient-adapted surgical implants, tools, methods and procedures to assist with the repair and/or replacement of shoulder joints, including the preparation of the glenoid/scapula and/or humeral bones for prosthetic components are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Patient-Specific Joint Arthroplasty Devices for Ligament Repair
    Publication number: 20170065347
    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: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Automated Systems for Manufacturing Patient-Specific Orthopedic Implants and Instrumentation
    Publication number: 20170056183
    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: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel Steines, Alexey Zhuravlev, John Slamin, Philipp Lang
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9579110
    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 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20170007408
    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 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient Selectable Knee Arthroplasty Devices
    Publication number: 20170007414
    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: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines