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
    Patent number: 9381025
    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 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9375222
    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: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9358018
    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: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient-Adapted and Improved Articular Implants, Designs and Related Guide Tools
    Publication number: 20160143744
    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 27, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Thomas Minas, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines, Terrance Wong
  • Patient selectable knee arthroplasty devices
    Patent number: 9333085
    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: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools incorporating anatomical relief
    Patent number: 9326780
    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 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrance Wong, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Philipp Lang
  • Methods and compositions for modulating Toso activity
    Patent number: 9321824
    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 26, 2016
    Assignee: Universal 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: 9320620
    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: July 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9314256
    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 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9308005
    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 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Patient-specific joint arthroplasty devices for ligament repair
    Patent number: 9308053
    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: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9295482
    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: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9295481
    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: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Joint and cartilage diagnosis, assessment and modeling
    Patent number: 9289153
    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 affect 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Eugene J. Alexander, Thomas P. Andriacchi
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20160074124
    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 6, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Assessing the condition of a joint and assessing cartilage loss
    Patent number: 9286686
    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 affect 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: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Methods and devices for evaluating and treating a bone condition on x-ray image analysis
    Patent number: 9275469
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods and devices for analyzing x-ray images. Futhermore, bone condition of a subject can be evaluated by analyzing x-ray images of the subject's bone and therapies can then be selected or devised for the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Claude D. Arnaud
  • Methods to diagnose treat and prevent bone loss
    Patent number: 9267955
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Claude D. Arnaud, Daniel Steines
  • Kinematic and Parameterized Modeling for Patient-Adapted Implants, Tools, and Surgical Procedures
    Publication number: 20160045317
    Abstract: Patient-adapted articular repair systems, including implants, instruments, and surgical plans, and methods of making and using such systems, are disclosed herein. In particular, various embodiments include methods of selecting and/or designing patient-adapted surgical repair systems using parameterized models and/or multibody simulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Klaus Radermacher, Daniel Steines
  • Posterior-Stabilized Knee Implant Components and Instruments
    Publication number: 20160038293
    Abstract: Patient-adapted articular repair systems, including implants, instruments, and surgical plans, and methods of making and using such systems, are disclosed herein. In particular, various embodiments include knee joint articular repair systems designed for posterior stabilization, including patient-adapted posterior-stabilizing features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: John Slamin, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Philipp Lang, Terrance Wong, Wolfgang Fitz