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).

  • Interface for a Coriolis flow sensing assembly
    Patent number: 10429224
    Abstract: Provided is a Coriolis flow sensor assembly that includes a flow tube configured to provide a flow path through the flow tube. Further, the Coriolis flow sensor assembly includes a mechanical drive assembly configured to drive an oscillation of the flow tube while fluid is flowing via an oscillation surface. The Coriolis flow sensor assembly includes an interface fixedly coupled to the oscillation surface of the mechanical drive assembly and configured to receive the flow tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Jens Rütten, Charles Erklin Seeley
  • Coriolis flow sensor assembly
    Patent number: 10422678
    Abstract: Provided is a Coriolis flow sensor assembly that includes a fluid flow assembly, including a flow tube, wherein the fluid flow assembly is configured to provide a flow path through the flow tube. The flow tube has at least one region of increased stiffness, which may be a result of a structural support component coupled to the flow tube. In another embodiment, the increased stiffness is caused by integral properties of the flow tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Jens Rütten, Charles Erklin Seeley
  • Devices and Methods for Treating Facet Joints, Uncovertebral Joints, Costovertebral Joints and Other Joints
    Publication number: 20190254826
    Abstract: The present invention describes methods, devices and instruments for resurfacing or replacing facet joints, uncovertebral joints and costovertebral joints. The joints can be prepared by smoothing the articular surface on one side, by distracting the joint and by implant insertion. Implants can be stabilized against a first articular surface by creating a high level of conformance with said first articular surface, while smoothing the second articular surface with a surgical instrument with a smooth mating implant surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Gas driven fluid transport
    Patent number: 10363543
    Abstract: Fluid transport approaches are described that operate without the need for precise displacement of an actuator and with little or no sensing in the flow path. In certain implementations, a gas phase in a fluid reservoir is compressed by a pressure source such that releasing the pressure, such as by opening a valve to an intermediary conduit, displaces fluid to the intermediary chamber. Closing that fluid path and opening a different fluid path to a chamber at ambient temperature causes the fluid to be displaced to the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Ruben Julian Salvamoser, Victor Donald Samper, Christian Friedrich Peter Rensch
  • INTERFACE FOR A CORIOLIS FLOW SENSING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190170554
    Abstract: Provided is a Coriolis flow sensor assembly that includes a flow tube configured to provide a flow path through the flow tube. Further, the Coriolis flow sensor assembly includes a mechanical drive assembly configured to drive an oscillation of the flow tube while fluid is flowing via an oscillation surface. The Coriolis flow sensor assembly includes an interface fixedly coupled to the oscillation surface of the mechanical drive assembly and configured to receive the flow tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Jens Rütten, Charles Erklin Seeley
  • CORIOLIS FLOW SENSOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190170553
    Abstract: Provided is a Coriolis flow sensor assembly that includes a fluid flow assembly, including a flow tube, wherein the fluid flow assembly is configured to provide a flow path through the flow tube. The flow tube has at least one region of increased stiffness, which may be a result of a structural support component coupled to the flow tube. In another embodiment, the increased stiffness is caused by integral properties of the flow tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Jens Rütten, Charles Erklin Seeley
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20190038298
    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: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20190008532
    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: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Patient-Adapted and Improved Articular Implants, Designs and Related Guide Tools
    Publication number: 20180360609
    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: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel Steines, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Methods of Predicting Musculoskeletal Disease
    Publication number: 20180330499
    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: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Siau-Way Liew, Daniel Steines, Philipp Lang, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Methods to Diagnose, Treat and Prevent Bone Loss
    Publication number: 20180321260
    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: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Claude D. Arnaud, Daniel Steines
  • Coriolis flow meter for measuring properties of a fluid and method therefor
    Patent number: 10119851
    Abstract: A Coriolis flow meter for measuring one or more properties of a fluid is described herein which involves a modular configuration, and includes a fluid flow sub-system and a mechanical oscillator sub-system, both functionally separate, and are coupled in a closed loop arrangement, such that the flow conduit is not directly vibrated, and instead receives induced oscillations from the mechanical oscillator sub-system. The Coriolis flow meter is useful for high purity applications, as well as for the bioprocessing applications. Bioprocessing systems incorporating the Coriolis flow meter are also described herein. Method for measuring one or more properties of a fluid using the disclosed Coriolis flow meter are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Jens Ruetten, Philipp Lang, Charles Erklin Seeley
  • Patient-specific and patient-engineered orthopedic implants
    Patent number: 10085839
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrance Wong, John Slamin, Philipp Lang
  • Methods and Devices Related to Patient-Adapted Hip Joint Implants
    Publication number: 20180263782
    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: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, John Slamin, Bruce Khalili
  • Patient Adapted Joint Arthroplasty Systems, Devices, Surgical Tools and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20180228614
    Abstract: Improved systems, methods, and devices for performing joint arthroplasty, including patient-adapted implant components and tools, as well as intraoperative measurement and optimization of joint kinematics are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • CORIOLIS FLOW METER FOR MEASURING PROPERTIES OF A FLUID AND METHOD THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20180171281
    Abstract: A Coriolis flow meter for measuring one or more properties of a fluid is described herein which involves a modular configuration, and includes a fluid flow sub-system and a mechanical oscillator sub-system, both functionally separate, and are coupled in a closed loop arrangement, such that the flow conduit is not directly vibrated, and instead receives induced oscillations from the mechanical oscillator sub-system. The Coriolis flow meter is useful for high purity applications, as well as for the bioprocessing applications. Bioprocessing systems incorporating the Coriolis flow meter are also described herein. Method for measuring one or more properties of a fluid using the disclosed Coriolis flow meter are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Jens Ruetten, Philipp Lang, Charles Erklin Seeley
  • Standard or customized knee implant with asymmetric femoral component and tibial offset
    Patent number: 9956048
    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: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines, Thomas Minas
  • Patient-adapted and improved articular implants, designs and related guide tools
    Patent number: 9956047
    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: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Methods to Diagnose, Treat and Prevent Bone Loss
    Publication number: 20180095096
    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: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Claude D. Arnaud, Daniel Steines
  • Patient selectable knee arthroplasty devices
    Patent number: 9913723
    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: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines