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).

  • Patent number: 8031836
    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: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Publication number: 20110238073
    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: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Publication number: 20110230888
    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: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Publication number: 20110218584
    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: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Publication number: 20110218539
    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: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Publication number: 20110213374
    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 26, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Publication number: 20110213368
    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 26, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Publication number: 20110213431
    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 26, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Publication number: 20110213427
    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: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Publication number: 20110213430
    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: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Publication number: 20110213377
    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: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Publication number: 20110213428
    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: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Publication number: 20110213429
    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: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Publication number: 20110213373
    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 26, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Patent number: 8000766
    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: May 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Claude Arnaud, Daniel Steines
  • Patent number: 8000441
    Abstract: The present invention relates to calibration devices and to methods of using these devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Siau-Way Liew
  • Patent number: 7995822
    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: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patent number: 7981158
    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: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines
  • Publication number: 20110144760
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for repairing a knee joint, including customizable and/or highly selectable implants and/or implant components for each patient to provide optimal fit and function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Terrance Wong, John Slamin, Philipp Lang
  • Publication number: 20110125009
    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: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines