Internal Electrodes TRIZ Cases

A flexible controlled release device expands at the distal end of a medical lead to increase agent elution surface area.

A soak tester apparatus assesses electrical integrity of implantable enclosure threads using an impedance engine and multiplexer.

Polyetherether ketone jackets reduce diametrical expansion in coiled medical leads, resolving springback issues that compromise shape stability.

Front-end processors apply directional and noise reduction algorithms before cochlear implant processing to improve speech understanding in noisy environments.

Implantable electrical stimulation lead integrates light receivers to detect tissue autofluorescence during therapy.

A subcutaneous cardiac defibrillation lead uses multiple detection electrodes to form distinct dipoles for precise signal capture.

An insulated carbon fiber optrode resolves the contradiction between recording functionality and MRI image quality by minimizing susceptibility artifacts.

Segmented elastic members and independent pull wires enable precise curvature control, resolving the trade-off between adaptability and device complexity.

Conformal neck electrodes and conductive gel localize electric fields to stimulate the vagus nerve while preventing phrenic nerve pain.

Intracardiac pacemakers eliminate transvenous lead complications while maintaining atrial-ventricular synchrony through coordinated timing.

Reflow technology bonds jacket material to implantable lead cores, eliminating sequential curing steps and reducing manufacturing time.

Universal power supply circuits reduce device complexity while maintaining therapy reliability across diverse electrode configurations.

Extremely low duty-cycle vagus nerve stimulation inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokine production while preserving normal cardiac and respiratory functions.

A wound coil inductor blocks radio frequency currents induced during MRI scans, preventing dangerous heating at the stimulation electrode.

Ultrasonic vibration enables precise needle penetration into stiffened heart tissue, while a decoupled suction cup prevents ejection during injection.

Beta titanium alloy filars enhance flexibility and durability in medical device leads, resolving embrittlement issues found in MP35N wires.

A silver vanadium oxide electrode formed by oxidizing a silver layer and reacting it with vanadium oxide in an oxygen atmosphere.

A flexible polymer carrier supports conductive traces and electrodes for brain activity monitoring.

A delivery stylet inserts an active agent component through a cardiac lead lumen to implant the substance directly at the target site.

Segmented stimulation of interhemispheric fiber bundles overcomes the limited efficacy of deep brain targets for cerebral hemisphere lesions.

A cable adapter reads electrode identification data from pacemaker leads using optical scanning.

An implantable system modulates electric field therapy using integrated temperature sensors to regulate tissue exposure.

Local electrical stimulation polarizes arterial smooth muscle to control tone, avoiding systemic drug counteractions that worsen heart failure responses.

A polymer-matrix composite shield containing nano-sized conductive fillers protects medical lead conductors from electromagnetic interference.

Segmented atrial and ventricular leads restore synchrony to resolve pumping efficiency losses during emergency pacing.

Automated co-electrodeposition replaces labor-intensive manual assembly to resolve contradictions between manufacturing throughput and sensing reliability.

An implantable medical lead incorporates a coiled conductor routed through an energy dissipating structure with central protrusions.

Laser texturing creates a textured titanium nitride layer on implantable electrodes to accelerate electrical charge dissipation.

A Drawn Filled Tube electrode lead combines a bioresistant outer layer with a low-resistance core to conduct stimulation pulses.

A protective film suppresses water infiltration into the hydrogel film, preventing swelling and electrode breakage during in-body operation.

A leadless pacemaker housing with a wire lumen slides over a guide wire to enable precise ventricular placement and reduce tissue ingrowth risks.

Embeds an ID circuit in the electrode lead insulation to store manufacturing data.

An electrode fixture aligns electrodes on medical lead conductors, reducing positioning variability in complex arrays.

A cardiac pulse circuit uses a single capacitor to deliver test and backup pulses without intermediate recharging.

Microstructured polymeric coatings retain lubricant in valleys to reduce wear and prevent short-circuiting in moving medical devices.