Patents by Inventor Wolfgang Fitz

Wolfgang Fitz 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 selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9451972
    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 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Patient-adapted and improved articular implants, designs and related guide tools
    Patent number: 9439767
    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: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Implants for Altering Wear Patterns of Articular Surfaces
    Publication number: 20160256284
    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: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Raymond A. Bojarski, Philipp Lang
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9408615
    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 9, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20160206331
    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: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines
  • Patient-adapted and improved articular implants, designs and related guide tools
    Patent number: 9387079
    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: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9381025
    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 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9375222
    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: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9358018
    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: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
  • 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 selectable knee arthroplasty devices
    Patent number: 9333085
    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: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Patient-adapted and improved articular implants, designs and related guide tools
    Patent number: 9320620
    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: July 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam T. Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9314256
    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 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Patient-specific joint arthroplasty devices for ligament repair
    Patent number: 9308053
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9308005
    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 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9295482
    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: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9295481
    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: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang
  • Patient Selectable Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools
    Publication number: 20160074124
    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: July 6, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines
  • Posterior-Stabilized Knee Implant Components and Instruments
    Publication number: 20160038293
    Abstract: Patient-adapted articular repair systems, including implants, instruments, and surgical plans, and methods of making and using such systems, are disclosed herein. In particular, various embodiments include knee joint articular repair systems designed for posterior stabilization, including patient-adapted posterior-stabilizing features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: John Slamin, Raymond A. Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Philipp Lang, Terrance Wong, Wolfgang Fitz
  • Patient selectable joint arthroplasty devices and surgical tools
    Patent number: 9241725
    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: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.
    Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz