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).

  • Ceremonial installation
    Patent number: 8124948
    Abstract: Ceremonial installation, comprising a movable object (1), provided with an energy source (4) and a device (6) for actuating the energy source, linked to a computer memory, a programmer (8) of the actuation device and an interface (2) between the programmer and the memory, the actuation device being controlled by a physical separation of the object (1) from a support (2) and/or a physical contact of the object with said support, after said separation and/or a physical and/or chemical parameter of the object or of the environment of the object and/or a defined spatial position of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Service Public de Wallonie
    Inventors: Philippe Haumann, Philippe Lange
  • Surgical tools facilitating increased accuracy, speed and simplicity in performing joint arthroplasty
    Patent number: 8122582
    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: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert G. Burdulis, Jr., Wolfgang Fitz, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools Incorporating Anatomical Relief
    Publication number: 20120041446
    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: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Terrance Wong, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Philipp Lang
  • Assessing the condition of a joint and devising treatment
    Patent number: 8112142
    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: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Eugene J. Alexander, Thomas P. Andriacchi, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20120029520
    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: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Methods for the Compensation of Imaging Technique In The Processing of Radiographic Images
    Publication number: 20120027283
    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: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: IMATX, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 8105330
    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 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20110319897
    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: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20110319900
    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: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Surgical tools for arthroplasty
    Patent number: 8083745
    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: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Ray Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20110313423
    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: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Methods for determining meniscal size and shape and for devising treatment
    Patent number: 8077950
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Daniel Steines, Bhaskar Rao Vissa, Philipp Lang, Barry J. Linder
  • Method for bone structure prognosis and simulated bone remodeling
    Patent number: 8073521
    Abstract: Described herein are methods for analyzing bone structure and/or bone density, methods for estimating fracture risk in a subject as well as methods for monitoring the efficacy of an agent on bone structure and/or bone density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Philipp Lang, Claude D. Arnaud, Daniel Steines, Barry J. Linder
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20110295329
    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: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines
  • Patient-Adapted and Improved Orthopedic Implants, Designs and Related Tools
    Publication number: 20110295378
    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: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: ConforMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 8066708
    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 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, Jr., Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Methods and devices for quantitative analysis of x-ray images
    Patent number: 8068580
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Surgical tools for arthroplasty
    Patent number: 8062302
    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: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Ray Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Implant Device and Method for Manufacture
    Publication number: 20110266265
    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: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Assessing the condition of a joint and devising treatment
    Patent number: 8036729
    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: January 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines