Electrotherapy TRIZ Cases

Stochastic background noise raises dorsal root fiber thresholds to reduce non-target activation and improve selective spinal cord stimulation.

A dual-battery implantable device switches power sources based on voltage thresholds to maintain continuous therapy delivery.

Adjustable gears stabilize moving heart tissue, resolving distal tip manipulation difficulties that cause inconsistent lesion placement.

A vibrotactile feedback device transduces foot sole pressure into leg skin stimulation to enhance upright balance control.

A closed-loop neural stimulation device adjusts stimulus intensity using measured electrode resistances to maintain target response levels.

Harvesting stomach peristalsis via a triboelectric generator eliminates battery dependency and prevents tissue damage from persistent electrical stimulation.

Elastomer encapsulation and segmented assembly boost tensile strength and sealing reliability in implantable device feedthrus.

Electrical membrane breakdown destroys tumor cells while preserving protein structure to stimulate a targeted immune response.

An implantable neurostimulator adjusts stimulation parameters to deliver therapy.

A header assembly housing uses a reflective insert to enhance port aperture visibility for precise lead insertion.

A totally implantable hearing prosthesis converts acoustic signals into electrical stimulation via separate upgrade and main modules.

A detachable electrode carrier simplifies handling of fragile wire-shaped stimulation electrodes, ensuring correct placement and easy sterilization.

Echogenic heat-distribution indicators change reflectivity in response to tissue temperature during electrosurgery.

Parallel current paths and a storage capacitor in the external control unit reduce battery consumption by storing energy for stimulation periods.

Segmented micro-coils concentrate magnetic flux to resolve energy loss and treatment coverage trade-offs, improving nutrient exchange efficiency.

A segmented Helmholtz coil assembly creates a uniform magnetic field for wireless power transfer to implanted medical devices.

A bio-stimulating and bio-signal measuring circuit uses a switch block to route signals based on voltage thresholds.

An implantable humidity sensor detects moisture levels and triggers controller alerts or power cutoffs to prevent stimulation errors.

A resonant radio frequency diathermy applicator uses a high resistivity wire inductor to maintain near-resonant circuit conditions across varying loads.

Chaotic desynchronization method minimizes energy usage in neural populations.

A neural monitoring system applies wavelet transforms to mechanomyography signals to detect artificially induced neuromuscular responses.

Modulation output circuitry generates individual electrical pulse trains in timing channels to create combined signals at common electrodes.

A cardiac pacemaker adjusts pacing output using a dynamic algorithm based on capture threshold measurements.

A medical implant receiver adjusts signal search sensitivity and time intervals to optimize power consumption.

A portable system analyzes periodic breathing and heart rate variability to detect congestive heart failure decompensation.

Counterweight element matches overlying tissue mass to minimize net displacement of sensor membrane during acceleration.

Switch means in the handpiece prevent electrical shock by de-energizing the active electrode before it breaks contact with the patient's skin.

Protruding microneedles abrade tissue barriers to enable drug absorption while minimizing mechanical damage.

A pelvic floor training system delivers regulated electrical stimulation to induce muscle contraction while monitoring activity via a separate biofeedback probe.

Segmented housing and optical window isolate electro-optical modules from bodily fluids, resolving reliability versus adaptability trade-offs.

A lifting device uses a movable part to form an open or closed loop around a pole.

Molded polymer housing retains leads via integrated bores and anchor members, eliminating leak paths caused by traditional set screw assemblies.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation agitates magnetic particles to open the blood-brain barrier, avoiding tissue damage from invasive needle injection.

A transcutaneous energy transfer system uses asymmetric coil windings to direct magnetic flux toward an implanted receiver.

A retractable sleeve and valve mechanism protect the yankauer suction tip from ambient contamination while maintaining ease of operation.

A biometric acquisition system measures muscle activation and recovery by tracking impedance phase angle changes.

A tensioning member decouples frame force from an in-ear earpiece to maintain thermal contact.

A transdermal fluid delivery tip uses segmented channels to distribute liquid across an abrading surface for skin treatment.

A dueling bandits algorithm selects optimal neuromodulation stimulation waveforms through iterative patient feedback loops.

Patterned metal plates manipulate evanescent fields to transmit wireless power.

A wearable patch uses ultrasonic waves to detect blood flow and provides visual and auditory signals.

Ventricular cycle length histograms determine atrial arrhythmias without direct atrial electrogram signals.

Adjustable cochlear stimulator detects stapedial muscle reflex via acoustic reflectance changes to determine optimal current levels.

Radio-frequency scans determine optimal ITE coil placement within the ear canal, ensuring reliable power transfer for cochlear implants.

A lithium-ion battery negative electrode applies a protective coating to the current collector, preventing copper corrosion during deep discharge cycles.

A skin treatment apparatus uses a beam deflecting mechanism to scan electromagnetic energy across the skin surface.