Head Electrodes TRIZ Cases

A compact intraocular camera integrates optical imaging with microstimulator arrays using biocompatible housing and haptic stabilization elements.

A non-wearable coil transmits RF power to a cochlear implant, maintaining alert functionality when the headpiece is removed.

Analyzes power spectral density slope of local field potentials to distinguish relevant neural activity and optimize adaptive neurostimulation therapy.

A multi-electrode lead delivers tailored neuromodulation signals to the lateral habenula and posterior commissure.

A device applies electrical stimulation to the palatoglossus muscle to maintain upper airway patency during sleep.

Non-regular pulse trains with varying inter-pulse intervals reduce average power consumption and extend battery lifetime in deep brain stimulators.

A cochlear implant electrode array integrates a pressure receptor to detect fluid changes within the cochlea.

Rotating gripping members adjust lead position within a skull-mounted base to secure intracranial probes without crushing damage.

An EAS sound processor operates in an acoustic-only mode immediately after implantation to provide hearing stimulation.

Segmenting the receiver coil assembly along housing thickness reduces magnetic interference from metallic components while maintaining compactness.

A flexible integrated circuit merges electrode arrays with control logic to stimulate retinal neurons directly.

Implantable pulse generator delivers electrical pulses to modulate neuronal activity in the subgenual area for treating mood disorders.

Independent cathode and anode contacts shape electric fields to correct displaced electrode placement without additional surgery.

Nested anchoring apparatus secures therapy delivery devices in burr holes, resolving stability versus profile trade-offs.

A serrated blade apparatus perforates the round window membrane to enable precise perilymph aspiration.

A fixation structure acts as an intermediary thermal conduit to dissipate heat from a miniaturized hermetic package into the skull.

Integrated neural implant merges optical waveguides, microfluidic channels, and carbon nanofiber electrodes into a single MRI-compatible probe.

Tip elements integrate conductive electrodes and optical fibers into cochlear implant arrays to detect nerve activity during insertion.

Transplanting a humanized otocyst restores hearing and balance by integrating hair cells with vestibular nuclei, overcoming limited treatment options.

Crimped metal rings penetrate insulating sheaths to contact conductors, maintaining biostability against electrocorrosion in small vessel networks.

A switchable electrode array forms combined macroelectrode sites to enable high-resolution neural stimulation and recording.

Segmented delivery via a microwire and nested tubular member allows electrode arrays to navigate tortuous smaller cerebral vessels.

A transcutaneous neural connector uses a flexible conduit to reduce mechanical stress on surrounding tissue while maintaining secure skull attachment.

X-ray fluorescent capsules indicate segmented electrode array orientation for precise directional deep brain stimulation.

Patient-specific current spread decay parameters adjust cochlear implant stimulation patterns for precise amplitude compensation.

Hermetically sealed interface chamber isolates inductive coupling from body fluids, ensuring reliable power transfer while maintaining wireless operation.

Fixation grooves mechanically anchor swelling hydrogel layers to cochlear implant electrodes, preventing separation from the electrode array.

Spirally wound coil sets inside a neuromodulation probe body generate controlled electric currents for precise nerve fiber stimulation.

Neurostimulation control circuitry adjusts electrical stimulation parameters based on patient monitor feedback.

Swellable retraction limiter prevents post-surgical electrode retraction by expanding against perilymph fluid to form a stable projection.

Forming cavities in dielectric layers to deposit metal creates dual-sided electrodes without bending, preventing structural failure.

An optical implant uses a light pipe to deliver therapeutic near-infrared radiation directly to brain tissue.

A cochlear implant system acquires evoked compound action potential recordings by comparing sparse neural responses against stored prior growth functions.

Infrared tracking of cortical stimulators maps critical brain regions, resolving anatomical shift errors during neurosurgery.

Variable charge stimulation sequences elicit objective neural responses, defining patient-specific fit maps without relying on subjective feedback.

Varying wire diameters along an electrode assembly length prevents buckling during insertion without adding expensive stiffening members.

Electroplated metal layers bridge casing gaps for hermetic seals, eliminating thermal stress and expanding material compatibility.

A bilateral hearing implant system uses interaural coherence analysis to generate envelope gating functions for adaptive stimulation timing.

An elongated device with a distal conductive element delivers electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve in the upper gastrointestinal tract.

Electrodes serve dual stimulation and tracking roles, resolving the need for separate navigation devices during surgery.

Curved flexible electrode arrays reduce neuron-to-electrode distance, expanding field of view beyond planar device limits.

A cochlear implant fitting subsystem detects coupled devices and differentiates between implanted hardware and emulation units using stored registration records.

A multichannel electrode generates rotating electromagnetic fields via phase-modulated control signals to stimulate specific neuronal populations.

A resiliently flexible tip member extends distally from a cochlear implant electrode array to guide insertion into the cochlea.

This hinged lead fixation device prevents lead dislodgment during stylet extraction by applying controlled friction through a flexible compression mechanism.

Applying a lubricious coating to the rigid housing of an implantable medical device minimizes tissue erosion and infection risks during insertion.

A cochlear implant system uses dipole field generation to monitor electrode lead proximity during insertion.

A flexible tether device system compensates for tissue motion during insertion, reducing mechanical damage to neural tissues.

Extracranial dissection of the stylohyoid and digastric muscles provides safe glossopharyngeal nerve access, avoiding high morbidity of intracranial approaches.