Spinal Electrodes TRIZ Cases

Continuous electrical stimulation via intramuscular electrodes sustains tongue protrusion across respiratory cycles, preventing upper airway obstruction.

A paddle lead acquires evoked response data to monitor electrical stimulation.

A shielded sheath anchors to implantable medical leads using conductive braided wire or foil tubular structures.

Defined pulse width and rate parameters modulate dorsal horn neural elements to treat chronic pain without patient-perceived paresthesia.

A segmented current output architecture divides source and sink circuitry into stages with switch banks to route scalable currents.

Directional bending grooves in the introducer reduce tissue trauma during neurostimulation lead implantation.

A wireless microstimulator uses passive energy harvesting and a diode rectifier to generate monophasic neural stimulation pulses.

Non-planar lead contours with slopes mate with nervous tissue, preventing migration and preserving therapy effectiveness.

Radial expansion of the outer coil accommodates dimensional variations, reducing insertion force while maintaining electrical reliability.

Shape memory fixation clip prevents lead migration near target nerve sites while serving as an electrical stimulation electrode.

A guide needle creates a midline fascial tunnel to deliver an electrode lead, avoiding thoracolumbar fascia stress and reducing dislodgement risk.

Segmented channels enable coordinated multi-region stimulation, resolving the trade-off between ease of application and stimulation-induced pain.

A control system uses multi-sensor feedback to measure limb movement parameters for adaptive stimulation.

A cylindrical neural interface uses a laterally extending electrode array to deliver high-density signal channels.

Tapered helical electrode ends reduce injected current variability across axons, improving therapeutic effectiveness while conserving battery power.

Advancing a wireless stimulator through a lumen eliminates wired connections, resolving complexity in vagus nerve placement.

An implanted conductive member modifies electrical fields to enhance neural excitability while reducing non-targeted nerve activation.

A perineural electrode wraps around the sympathetic chain to deliver localized electrical stimulation.

Segmented stylet lumens with guiding wires improve steerability for large epidural arrays in scar tissue.

Processor analyzes 3D acceleration data to determine medical device orientation relative to the patient body, eliminating manual calibration requirements.

Graphical manipulation of stimulation zones simplifies programming complexity while ensuring safe and effective therapy delivery.

A medical device applies pressure to a nerve location to block conduction in specific fiber populations.

Microcontroller-based pulse definition circuits replace extensive register banks with programmable microcode to reduce layout area and power consumption.

Slot-based ferrule connectors shield conductors from direct laser exposure during welding, preventing wire pull-away and ensuring hermetic sealing.

A single pulse generating circuit delivers interleaved stimulation therapies to nerve tissue through a switching circuit and electrode array.

A medical lead uses a torque member to rotate a threaded drive shaft, extending tines for secure tissue engagement.

A circular track interface displays current and target therapy values for intuitive medical device control.

Modulating magnetic resonance gradient waveforms induces peripheral nerve conduction blocks to provide localized analgesia during imaging.

Periodic recharge cycles and optimized lithium-ion parameters resolve the trade-off between device volume and battery life in implantable medical devices.

A surface electrode covered by an anchor prevents migration and erosion in the esophagus, eliminating complex stitching procedures.

A hollow rod implanted in the intramedullary canal stabilizes electrode arrays against motion artifacts while enabling precise prosthetic control.

Collagen-lysing agents locally disrupt the epineurium and perineurium, enabling high signal-to-noise ratio recordings without invasive nerve penetration.

NIR reflectometry optical sensors detect spinal cord position changes to adjust stimulation parameters.

A medical device counter tied to a clock identifies stimulation counts from sensed signals.

A malleable needle inside a shape memory cannula adapts to anatomical variations, reducing tissue trauma during nerve implantation.

Conformal silicone elastomer sheaths on micro-wire arrays allow distributed electrode placement across nerve cross-sections without sharp penetration injury.

Electrical stimulation treats parasympathetic bias by correcting underlying physiological imbalances rather than masking symptoms.

Segmented electrodes in a lattice carrier steer current precisely, avoiding unwanted stimulation of neighboring tissue.

Fixed cuff electrode delivers continuous stimulation to maintain measurement precision during surgery.

Segmenting circumferential lesions into discrete, offset zones reduces stenosis risk while maintaining effective neural fiber modulation.

Electrode array measures tissue impedance to identify neural targets, reducing procedure time and mechanical trauma during baroreceptor mapping.

A neuromodulation system implements a trolling routine to identify patient-perceived modulation thresholds and adjust stimulation parameters.

A trial lead skin fixation device anchors sensory nerve stimulator leads using a capstan effect created by upstanding pillars.

A convex-profile stent with an annular antenna minimizes vessel wall damage while efficiently transferring RF power for cardiac parameter monitoring.

A deep brain stimulation system quantifies overlap between estimated and target tissue activation volumes using graphical interfaces.

Fluid passages in the porous body allow patient fluid contact, reducing MRI heating while maintaining device reliability.

Curved freestanding thin films wind continuously around neural lead cores, preventing material strain and cracking from folding.

Segmented inflatable dilator expands tissue while electrode detects nerves to reduce trauma during spinal access.