Patents by Inventor Thomas Minas

Thomas Minas 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-Adapted and Improved Articular Implants, Designs and Related Guide Tools
    Publication number: 20220087827
    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: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Thomas Minas, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines, Terrance Wong
  • Patient-adapted and improved articular implants, designs and related guide tools
    Patent number: 10456263
    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 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Thomas Minas, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines, Terrance Wong
  • 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
  • Articular Implants Providing Lower Adjacent Cartilage Wear
    Publication number: 20170360567
    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: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond A. Bojarski, Thomas Minas
  • Patient-adapted and improved articular implants, designs and related guide tools
    Patent number: 9603711
    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 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines, Thomas Minas
  • Standard or Customized Knee Implant with Asymmetric Femoral Component and Tibial Offset
    Publication number: 20160317312
    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: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    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
    Publication number: 20160143744
    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: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Thomas Minas, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines, Terrance Wong
  • Patient-Adapted and Improved Orthopedic Implants, Designs and Related Tools
    Publication number: 20150032217
    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: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Philipp Lang, Nam T. Chao, Wolfgang Fitz, John Slamin, Daniel Steines, Thomas Minas
  • Patient-Adapted Posterior Stabilized Knee Implants, Designs and Related Methods and Tools
    Publication number: 20150032215
    Abstract: Articular repair implants, implant components, systems, methods, and tools are disclosed. Various embodiments provide improved features for knee joint articular repair systems designed for posterior stabilization, including deep-dish configurations, and box, cam, and/or post features. Additionally, various embodiments include patient-adapted (e.g., patient-specific and/or patient-engineered) features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: John Slamin, Raymond A. Bojarski, Wolfgang Fitz, Raj K. Sinha, Daniel Steines, Thomas Minas, Philipp Lang
  • Joint Arthroplasty Devices, Systems, and Methods
    Publication number: 20140364857
    Abstract: Various devices, surgical tools, molds, methods and/or surgical techniques are disclosed herein that incorporate a variety of features to improve and/or simplify the preparation of a patient's anatomical surfaces for installation of joint implant replacement and/or resurfacing components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Thomas Minas, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Patient-adapted and improved orthopedic implants, designs, and related tools
    Patent number: 8771365
    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: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Philipp Lang, Nam Chao, Wolfgang Fitz, John Slamin, Daniel Steines, Thomas Minas
  • Patient-Adapted and Improved Articular Implants, Designs and Related Guide Tools
    Publication number: 20120209394
    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: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Thomas Minas, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines, Terrance Wong
  • Articular Implants Providing Lower Adjacent Cartilage Wear
    Publication number: 20090222103
    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: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond Bojarski, Thomas Minas