Implantable Neurostimulators TRIZ Cases

A transtympanic electrical stimulation system delivers targeted energy to the inner ear via a round window electrode.

An asymmetric biphasic waveform stimulates pancreatic beta cells to enhance insulin secretion through controlled ionic channel modulation.

A signal quality assessment method for electrical stimulation devices uses fast Fourier transform on sampled signals to verify frequency spectrum integrity.

A neural stimulator directs direct current through an ionic solution using mechanical valves.

A tDCS cap uses visual illusions to correct motor-sensory mismatches in neuropathic pain rehabilitation.

Incremental voltage ramping recycles current during replenishment phases, eliminating skin-penetrating wires and reducing infection risk.

Protective caps and backfill materials shield implant feedthrough welds from mechanical stress and biological fluid ingress.

Medical Device Application initializes mobile devices into a secure configuration for implantable device control.

Synchronizing electrophysiological signal sampling with stimulation pulses to maintain discrete control integrity.

A method identifies optimal electrode placement for sacral nerve stimulation by analyzing individual nerve fiber distribution patterns.

A therapy management system adjusts electrical stimulation intensity using evoked compound action potential signals.

An intermittent electrical stimulation system reduces patient discomfort by using a rechargeable power source for short-term implantation.

Feedback voltage monitoring during therapeutic pulses detects intermittent lead failures while minimizing battery drain from frequent impedance measurements.

External device provides user-perceptible indication of intermittent neural stimulation timing to clinicians.

A subcutaneous electrode array delivers controlled electrical stimulation to deglutition musculature.

An active implantable medical device uses signal analysis to identify cardiac or peripheral probes before therapy delivery begins.

Distinct stimulation algorithms target internal and external anal sphincters, reducing incontinence episodes without invasive sacral nerve surgery.

A controller modulates stimulation using real-time physiological feedback to address inadequate symptom relief from static treatments.

A universal connector block detects electrode connections within a lumen to identify lead configurations automatically.

Cached plug-in software drivers enable dynamic model identification and programming, eliminating separate software packages for each neurostimulator generation.

Subcutaneous PNFM electrodes stimulate intercostal nerves to reduce surgical complexity and invasiveness while maintaining therapeutic efficacy.

A deformable grip structure compresses medical leads within a header block to secure fixation without tools.

Assessing motor responses to neural stimulation via slow neural response measurement, enabling precise muscle recruitment with reduced energy consumption.

Posture change detectors trigger temporary suspension of neural stimulation to allow natural baroreflex normalization and prevent syncope.

A unified implantable neurostimulator transitions from trial to chronic mode, eliminating percutaneous connections and reducing infection risk.

A therapy delivery system selects optimal stimulation sites using evoked signal amplitude sensing.

A sight processor extracts depth of field information from high resolution video data for a vision enhancement apparatus.

Implantable medical devices suspend automatic therapy adjustments during high-movement velocity states to maintain stable delivery.

A brain implant device uses segmented electrode arrays to provide sensory and stimulation functions across multiple channels.

An implantable medical device detects electrosurgical noise using multi-band frequency analysis to transition automatically to a safe operating mode.

Automatic charge recovery insertion maintains electrical balance in complex neurostimulation pulses without limiting rapid burst delivery.

Homogeneous electronically active hydrophilic co-polymer resolves bio-acceptability and conduction complexity in biomedical supercapacitors.

Segmenting the device into distributed modules reduces surgical trauma and infection risk by allowing precise placement near the treatment site.

A processor measures charge pump charging duration at present voltage levels to assess device capability.

A telemetric communication system uses a paired remote control to link an implantable medical device with a programming unit.

A leadless neurostimulation device uses integrated primary and secondary electrodes to deliver targeted electrical therapy.

Segmented stimulation phases allow blanking switches to suppress signal saturation, enabling accurate physiological detection.

Motor learning paired with vagus nerve stimulation drives oligodendrocyte generation to accelerate remyelination in demyelinating diseases.

Adjusting stimulation timing relative to the refractory period treats hypermotility and hypomotility disorders with distinct parameters.

Interleaved high and low frequency electrical pulses modulate neural responses to deliver therapeutic stimulation.

A delivery tool with a docking feature and anchor tester positions an electrical microstimulator above the deep fascia.

External power sources eliminate implanted batteries and surgical invasiveness while maintaining continuous vagus nerve stimulation for nausea treatment.

A composite lead extension housing uses a rigid inner core and pliable polymer layer to maintain stable electrical connections.

A battery management algorithm adjusts charging current magnitude based on historical parameters to optimize rechargeable battery capacity in implantable medical devices.

An implantable neurostimulator supports trial and chronic operation modes within a single device.

A waveform generator delivers a suprathreshold DC pulse to prime neural tissue, followed by a subthreshold DC phase to maintain the nerve conduction block.

Implantable vagus nerve stimulator receives electromagnetic energy via a far-field antenna to power stimulation circuits without internal batteries.

Modulated pulse trains entrain calcium oscillations to boost smooth muscle contraction force, overcoming the 27% limit of continuous stimulation.

Annular shoulder on seal member engages channel in outer body to prevent misalignment, reducing fluid leakage and insertion force.