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).

  • Implant device and method for manufacture
    Patent number: 9517134
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Revision Systems, Tools and Methods for Revising Joint Arthroplasty Implants
    Publication number: 20160331467
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing an articular joint having a failed implant. The articular repair systems are customizable or highly selectable by or adaptable to individual patients and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by or adaptable to individual patients to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty including revision surgeries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Automated Systems for manufacturing patient-specific orthopedic implants and instrumentation
    Patent number: 9495483
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Steines, Alexey Zhuravlev, John Slamin, Philipp Lang
  • Method for Selecting a Standard Knee Implant with Asymmetric Femoral Component
    Publication number: 20160324581
    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: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Standard or Customized Knee Implant with Asymmetric Femoral Component and Tibial Offset
    Publication number: 20160317312
    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: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines, Thomas Minas
  • Methods to Diagnose Treat and Prevent Bone Loss
    Publication number: 20160313347
    Abstract: Methods of diagnosing and preventing bone loss and/or enhancing bone formation are disclosed. The invention additionally provides methods of diagnosing a predisposition to bone loss. The methods mathematically combine the information provided by imaging tests with the information provided by biomarkers to provide an index value. The index value is used for diagnosis of bone diseases, and to assess the progress of treatment of bone diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Claude D. Arnaud, Daniel Steines
  • Patient-Adapted and Improved Articular Implants, Designs and Related Guide Tools - PRIORITIZED
    Publication number: 20160310282
    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: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Systems, Methods, and Devices Related to Patient-Adapted Hip Joint Implants
    Publication number: 20160287395
    Abstract: Implants, trial implants, and systems for treatment of a hip-joint of a patient are disclosed, as well as methods of making and using such implants, trial implants, and systems. Various embodiments include patient-adapted acetabular implants and/or trial implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Farid Bruce Khalili, Philipp Lang
  • System and method for predicting future fractures
    Patent number: 9460506
    Abstract: A method of predicting bone or articular disease in a subject includes determining one or more micro-structural parameters, one or more macroanatomical parameters or biomechanical parameters of a joint in the subject and combining at least two of the parameters to predict the risk of bone or articular disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Claude D. Arnaud, Siau-Way Liew, Daniel Steines, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Philipp Lang
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9451972
    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 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Joint and Cartilage Diagnosis, Assessment and Modeling
    Publication number: 20160270696
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for assessing the condition of a cartilage in a joint and assessing cartilage loss, 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. The amount of cartilage tissue that has been lost, for example as a result of arthritis, can be estimated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Eugene J. Alexander, Thomas P. Andriacchi
  • Patient-adapted and improved articular implants, designs and related guide tools
    Patent number: 9439767
    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: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Implants for Altering Wear Patterns of Articular Surfaces
    Publication number: 20160256284
    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: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond A. Bojarski, Philipp Lang
  • Methods for the Compensation of Imaging Technique In The Processing of Radiographic Images
    Publication number: 20160253797
    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: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools Incorporating Anatomical Relief
    Publication number: 20160242931
    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: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Terrance Wong, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Philipp Lang
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9408615
    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: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Devices, systems and methods for manufacturing orthopedic implants
    Patent number: 9408686
    Abstract: Methods, system, devices, processes and techniques are disclosed for manufacturing orthopedic implants utilizing blanks and/or fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Miller, Ernest A. Dion, David P. Hesketh, Manuel J. Salinas, Philipp Lang
  • Revision systems, tools and methods for revising joint arthroplasty implants
    Patent number: 9402726
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing an articular joint having a failed implant. The articular repair systems are customizable or highly selectable by or adaptable to individual patients and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by or adaptable to individual patients to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty including revision surgeries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Linderman, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20160206331
    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 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines
  • Patient-adapted and improved articular implants, designs and related guide tools
    Patent number: 9387079
    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: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines