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).

  • Patient-Specific Joint Arthroplasty Devices for Ligament Repair
    Publication number: 20100298894
    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: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Methods of predicting musculoskeletal disease
    Patent number: 7840247
    Abstract: Methods of predicting bone or joint disease in a subject are presented. The method may include determining one or more micro-structural parameters, one or more macroanatomical parameters or biomechanical parameters of a joint in the subject. At least two of the parameters are combined to predict the risk of bone or articular disease. Additionally, methods of determining the effect of a candidate agent on any subject's risk of developing bone or joint disease are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Siau-Way Liew, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Surgical Tools Facilitating Increased Accuracy, Speed and Simplicity in Performing Joint Arthroplasty
    Publication number: 20100281678
    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: May 10, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Albert G. Burdulis, JR., Wolfgang Fitz, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis
  • BLOCKERS OF SEROTONIN AND ITS RECEPTORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEPATITIS
    Publication number: 20100255001
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating hepatitis comprising administering a serotonin blocker, and the use of such blockers in said treatment and in the manufacture of medicaments for treating hepatitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Karl Lang, Philipp Lang, Hans Hengartner, Rolf Zinkernagel, Panco Georgiev
  • Minimally invasive joint implant with 3-dimensional geometry matching the articular surfaces
    Patent number: 7799077
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Hacene Bouadi, David Miller, Barry J. Linder, Cecily Anne Snyder
  • Methods for determining meniscal size and shape and for devising treatment
    Patent number: 7796791
    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: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Daniel Steines, Bhaskar Rao Vissa, Philipp Lang, Barry J. Linder
  • Methods and Devices for Analysis of X-Ray Images
    Publication number: 20100197639
    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 from x-ray images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: IMAGING THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Joint Arthroplasty Devices Formed In Situ
    Publication number: 20100174376
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for repairing articular surfaces. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20100168754
    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: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20100160917
    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: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Methods for the Compensation of Imaging Technique In The Processing of Radiographic Images
    Publication number: 20100130832
    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: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: IMAGING THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Joint arthroplasty devices formed in situ
    Patent number: 7717956
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for repairing articular surfaces. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Methods and Devices for Quantitative Analysis of X-Ray Images
    Publication number: 20100098212
    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: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: IMAGING THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Methods and devices for quantitative analysis of x-ray images
    Patent number: 7676023
    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: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Imaging Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Methods for the compensation of imaging technique in the processing of radiographic images
    Patent number: 7664298
    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: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Imaging Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Methods and devices for analysis of x-ray images
    Patent number: 7660453
    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 from x-ray images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Imaging Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Calibration Devices and Methods of Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20100014636
    Abstract: The present invention relates to calibration devices and to methods of using these devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: IMAGING THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Siau-Way Liew
  • Surgical Tools Facilitating Increased Accuracy, Speed and Simplicity in Performing Joint Arthroplasty
    Publication number: 20090307893
    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: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert G. Burdulis, JR., Wolfgang Fitz, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis
  • Methods and compositions for articular repair
    Publication number: 20090312805
    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: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsourgarakis
  • Methods and compositions for articular repair
    Publication number: 20090306676
    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: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis