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).

  • Surgical tools for arthroplasty
    Patent number: 9186161
    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: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Ray Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, Jr., Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Implants for altering wear patterns of articular surfaces
    Patent number: 9180015
    Abstract: Methods and devices for correcting wear pattern defects in joints. The methods and devices described herein allow for the restoration of correcting abnormal biomechanical loading conditions in a joint brought on by wear pattern defects, and also can, in embodiments, permit correction of proper kinematic movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond Bojarski, Philipp Lang
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING TOSO ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20150299292
    Abstract: The present invention is further directed to methods and compositions for modulating the activity of the Toso protein. The invention further encompasses treatment of disorders associated with inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and cancer using compositions that include a soluble Toso protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Michael W. Tusche, Tak W. Mak, Pamela S. Ohashi, Philipp Lang, Karl Lang, Dirk Brenner, Gloria Lin
  • Methods for the compensation of imaging technique in the processing of radiographic images
    Patent number: 9155501
    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: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: ImaTx, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • ADVANCED METHODS OF MODELING KNEE JOINT KINEMATICS AND DESIGNING SURGICAL REPAIR SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20150250552
    Abstract: Various embodiments of selecting and/or designing one or more aspects of patient-adapted surgical repair systems based, at least in part, on implementation of patient-adapted biomotion simulation models are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Klaus Radermacher, Malte Asseln, Ghaith Al Hares, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9125672
    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: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9125673
    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: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9113921
    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: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9107680
    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: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9107679
    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: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Methods, Devices and Techniques for Improved Placement and Fixation of Shoulder Implant Components
    Publication number: 20150223941
    Abstract: Improved and/or patient-adapted surgical implants, tools, methods and procedures to assist with the repair and/or replacement of shoulder joints, including the preparation of the glenoid/scapula and/or humeral bones for prosthetic components are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventor: Philipp Lang
  • Methods for Determining Meniscal Size and Shape and for Devising Treatment
    Publication number: 20150216615
    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: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Daniel Steines, Bhaskar Rao Vissa, Philipp Lang, Barry J. Linder, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • Surgical tools facilitating increased accuracy, speed and simplicity in performing joint arthroplasty
    Patent number: 9095353
    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 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    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
    Patent number: 9084617
    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: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING TOSO ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20150197551
    Abstract: The present invention is further directed to methods and compositions for modulating the activity of the Toso protein. The invention further encompasses treatment of disorders associated with inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and cancer using compositions that include a soluble Toso protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Michael W. Tusche, Tak W. Mak, Pamela S. Ohashi, Philipp Lang, Karl Lang, Dirk Brenner, Gloria Lin
  • Methods and Devices for Analysis of X-Ray Images
    Publication number: 20150193944
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for evaluating bone conditions based on 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 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Siau-Way Liew, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Claude D. Arnaud
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9072531
    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: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Surgical tools facilitating increased accuracy, speed and simplicity in performing joint arthroplasty
    Patent number: 9066728
    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: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert G. Burdulis, Jr., Wolfgang Fitz, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis
  • System and Method for Predicting Future Fractures
    Publication number: 20150178918
    Abstract: A method of predicting bone or articular disease in a subject includes determining one or more micro-structural parameters, one or more macroanatomical parameters or biomechanical parameters of a joint in the subject and combining at least two of the parameters to predict the risk of bone or articular disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Claude D. Arnaud, Siau-Way Liew, Daniel Steines, Rene Vargas-Voracek, Philipp Lang
  • Methods and compositions for articular repair
    Patent number: 9055953
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines