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).

  • Fusion of Multiple Imaging Planes for Isotropic Imaging in MRI and Quantitative Image Analysis using Isotropic or Near-isotropic Imaging
    Publication number: 20120201440
    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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel STEINES, Bijan TIMSARI, Konstantinos TSOUGARAKIS, Philipp Lang
  • JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS
    Publication number: 20120197260
    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: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Joint Arthroplasty Devices
    Publication number: 20120197408
    Abstract: A mobile bearing implant includes a first component. The first component includes a bone facing surface for engaging one of a substantially uncut articular cartilage surface and a substantially uncut subchondral bone surface. The bone facing surface substantially matches the one of the articular cartilage surface and the subchondral bone surface. The mobile bearing implant further includes an external surface. A bearing component has a first surface for slidingly engaging the external surface of the first component, and a second surface for engaging at least one of a second component, bone, and cartilage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Albert G. Burdulis, JR., Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Patient-adapted and improved articular implants, designs and related guide tools
    Publication number: 20120191420
    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: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Patient-adapted and improved articular implants, designs and related guide tools
    Publication number: 20120191205
    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: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Surgical Tools Facilitating Increased Accuracy, Speed and Simplicity in Performing Joint Arthroplasty
    Publication number: 20120158001
    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, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Albert G. Burdulis, JR., Wolfgang Fitz, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis
  • JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS
    Publication number: 20120151730
    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: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Surgical Tools for Arthroplasty
    Publication number: 20120143197
    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: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Ray Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Surgical Tools for Arthroplasty
    Publication number: 20120101503
    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: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Ray Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • METHODS FOR DETERMINING MENISCAL SIZE AND SHAPE AND FOR DEVISING TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20120093377
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining meniscal size and shape for use in designing therapies for the treatment of various joint diseases. The invention uses an image of a joint that is processed for analysis. Analysis can include, for example, generating a thickness map, a cartilage curve, or a point cloud. This information is used to determine the extent of the cartilage defect or damage and to design an appropriate therapy, including, for example, an implant. Adjustments to the designed therapy are made to account for the materials used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos TSOUGARAKIS, Daniel STEINES, Bhaskar Rao VISSA, Philipp LANG, Barry J. LINDER
  • Methods and Devices for Quantitative Analysis of X-Ray Images
    Publication number: 20120087468
    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: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: IMATX, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • PATIENT SELECTABLE JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS
    Publication number: 20120071881
    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: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, JR., Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Assessing the Condition of a Joint and Devising Treatment
    Publication number: 20120072183
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for assessing the condition of a cartilage in a joint, 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. Information o 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: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • PATIENT SELECTABLE JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS
    Publication number: 20120066892
    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: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond A. Bojarski, Albert G. Burdulis, JR., Daniel Steines, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • PATIENT SELECTABLE JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS
    Publication number: 20120071883
    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: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, JR., Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Methods To Diagnose Treat and Prevent Bone Loss
    Publication number: 20120072119
    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: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: IMATX, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Claude D. Arnaud, Daniel Steines
  • PATIENT SELECTABLE JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS
    Publication number: 20120071882
    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: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, JR., Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • PATIENT SELECTABLE JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS
    Publication number: 20120072185
    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: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, JR., Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Calibration Devices and Methods of Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20120063568
    Abstract: The present invention relates to calibration devices and to methods of using these devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: IMATX, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Assessing the condition of a joint and devising treatment
    Patent number: RE43282
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for assessing the condition of a cartilage in a joint, 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. 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: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Eugene J. Alexander, Thomas P. Andriacchi, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines