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: 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