Patents by Inventor Philippe Lang

Philippe 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 evaluating and treating a bone condition based on X-ray image analysis
    Patent number: 8913818
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for evaluating bone conditions based on 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 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Claude Arnaud
  • Patient-adapted and improved orthopedic implants, designs and related tools
    Patent number: 8906107
    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: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Methods of Predicting Musculoskeletal Disease
    Publication number: 20140355852
    Abstract: Methods of predicting bone or joint disease in a subject are disclosed. Methods of determining the effect of a candidate agent on any subject's risk of developing bone or joint disease are also disclosed. A method for generating a parameter map from a bone image of a subject includes obtaining the bone image of the subject, defining two or more regions of interest (ROIs) in the image, analyzing a plurality of positions in the ROIs to obtain measurements for one or more bone microarchitecture parameters and one or more bone macro-anatomy parameters, and generating the parameter map from the measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Siau-Way Liew, Daniel Steines, Philipp Lang, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient Selectable Knee Arthroplasty Devices
    Publication number: 20140336774
    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: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient selectable knee joint arthroplasty devices
    Patent number: 8882847
    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: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert G. Burdulis, Jr., Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Hacene Bouadi, David Miller
  • Assessing the condition of a joint and preventing damage
    Patent number: 8862202
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: 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
    Publication number: 20140303629
    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: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Bijan Timsari, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 8849621
    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 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • DEVICES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FORMING IMPLANT COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20140259629
    Abstract: Patient-specific implants and implant components, as well as methods of making patient-specific implants and implant components are disclosed herein. In particular, various embodiments include making a patient-specific implant component utilizing an electrical discharge machining technique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Ernest Dion, Bob Miller, Phil Pereira, David Hesketh, Manuel J Salinas, Philipp Lang
  • Implant Device and Method for Manufacture
    Publication number: 20140250677
    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: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Minimally Invasive Joint Implant with 3-Dimensional Geometry Matching the Articular Surfaces
    Publication number: 20140250676
    Abstract: This invention is directed to orthopedic implants and systems. The invention also relates to methods of implant design, manufacture, modeling and implantation as well as to surgical tools and kits used therewith. The implants are designed by analyzing the articular surface to be corrected and creating a device with an anatomic or near anatomic fit; or selecting a pre-designed implant having characteristics that give the implant the best fit to the existing defect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Hacene Bouadi, David Miller
  • Methods of predicting musculoskeletal disease
    Patent number: 8818484
    Abstract: This invention is directed to methods of predicting bone or joint disease in a subject. The invention is also directed to methods of determining the effect of a candidate agent on any subject's risk of developing bone or joint disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Siau-Way Liew, Daniel Steines, Philipp Lang
  • Automated Design, Selection, Manufacturing and Implantation of Patient-Adapted and Improved Articular Implants, Designs and Related Guide Tools
    Publication number: 20140228860
    Abstract: Disclosed are automated systems, devices and methods that facilitate the design, selection, manufacturing and/or implantation of improved and/or patient-adapted (e.g., patient-specific and/or patient-engineered) orthopedic implants and guide tools, as well as associated methods, designs and models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Steines, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Revision Systems, Tools and Methods for Revising Joint Arthroplasty Implants
    Publication number: 20140208578
    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: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Linderman, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Implants for Altering Wear Patterns of Articular Surfaces
    Publication number: 20140207243
    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 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond Bojarski, Philipp Lang
  • Methods for the compensation of imaging technique in the processing of radiographic images
    Patent number: 8781191
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • PATIENT-ADAPTED AND IMPROVED ARTICULAR IMPLANTS, DESIGNS AND RELATED GUIDE TOOLS
    Publication number: 20140194996
    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: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Patient-adapted and improved orthopedic implants, designs, and related tools
    Patent number: 8771365
    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: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Philipp Lang, Nam Chao, Wolfgang Fitz, John Slamin, Daniel Steines, Thomas Minas
  • METHODS AND DEVICES RELATED TO PATIENT-ADAPTED HIP JOINT IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20140188240
    Abstract: This application relates to hip replacement systems and methods. Disclosed include patient-adapted (patient-specific or patient-engineered) hip replacement systems including patient-adapted implants and patient-adapted surgical instrumentation. Related methods of making and using the systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, John Slamin, Bruce Khalili
  • Methods and compositions for articular repair
    Patent number: 8768028
    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: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines