Spinal Electrodes TRIZ Cases

Integrated neurophysiology monitor merges EMG, MEP, and SSEP functions to reduce device complexity while maintaining reliable nerve proximity assessment.

An implant system adjusts electrode connections and impedances using switches and variable resistors to resolve impedance mismatches during nerve stimulation.

A helical nerve cuff integrates electrodes and a wireless system to wrap around small nerves for precise signal detection and stimulation.

An elongated paddle lead features a tabbed distal portion that guides the conductor exit angle for precise epidural placement.

Segmenting the lead body into replaceable elements reduces manufacturing costs and waste by allowing targeted repair of malfunctioning components.

A lead implantation tool uses a protrusion to retain stimulation leads during advancement.

Casting integrates the connector and rings into one body, eliminating separate anti-twist parts and reducing manufacturing complexity.

A unitized epidural electrode system integrates a temperature sensor within a flexible spring coil shaft for precise thermal monitoring.

Interlocking projections on expandable structures orient electrodes radially outward, minimizing rotation and maximizing conductive surface area.

Radiofrequency heating of renal nerves reduces systemic sympathetic overactivity, addressing hypertension and heart failure without drug-related side effects.

Segmented helical electrodes create overlapping stimulation zones that selectively target afferent fibers while avoiding motor side effects.

Entropy analysis filters periodic artifacts from bioelectrical signals, enabling reliable adaptive deep brain stimulation therapy delivery.

Pre-formed weakness locations in inner beams enable localized deformation under radial suture force, securing leads while reducing surgical complexity.

External detector drives implant electrodes to stimulate the vagus nerve or aorta, reducing ventricular pressure and sympathetic tone.

Dynamic electrode shifting compensates for lead migration, maintaining therapeutic efficacy without physical repositioning.

Segmented spiral anchors prevent lead migration and maintain therapeutic efficacy without increasing device complexity.

A medical lead electrode uses a fractal structure to increase surface area for safe energy dissipation.

A neural modulation generator creates a uniform electric field in dorsal horn tissue using fractionalized current among electrodes.

Segmented lead ribbons enable minimally invasive temporary nerve stimulation, reducing procedure invasiveness and cost compared to chronic implants.

Unencapsulated carbon nanotube probes reduce biofouling and tissue damage during chronic implantation.

Bidirectional pedicle screw electrodes disrupt tumor cell division via alternating electric fields, reducing surgical invasiveness and side effects.

Adhesive apertures in conductive contacts enable internal bonding with conductors, increasing pull strength to withstand implantation forces.

Segmented flexible circuit leads target dorsal root ganglia to reduce side effects and extend battery life.

A bidirectional frequency-dependent current limiter circuit constrains induced currents in implantable neurostimulation leads.

A telescopic delivery rod anchors a microstimulator using a re-deployable fixation member that transitions between linear and coiled states.

Curved geometry and segmented flexible leads prevent nerve displacement during laparoscopic placement, resolving stability trade-offs.

An implantable medical lead uses a fluid-filled modifiable portion to transition between deflated and inflated configurations for secure tissue anchoring.

Segmented materials enable selective welding of the inner contact element without damaging surrounding plastic insulation.

A neuromodulation system uses computational modeling to determine optimal electrode placement and stimulation parameters for patient-specific treatment.

Segmented neural interfaces eliminate serial command switching, enabling intuitive multi-joint coordination and proprioceptive feedback.

Liquid electrode mixtures cure in situ to match tissue contours, resolving poor fit and chronic device failure from fixed shapes.

Thickened ridge on implantable paddle leads prevents tear propagation during suturing, ensuring stable anchoring and consistent tissue stimulation.

Segmented radiopaque markers align with non-radiopaque electrodes to resolve fluoroscopic visibility challenges in neuromodulation procedures.

A non-invasive mouthpiece delivers subcutaneous electrical stimulation to the tongue via embedded electrodes.

Segmented multi-polar electrodes direct neural signals by blocking unintended propagation, preventing virtual cathodes and minimizing organ modulation.

Pre-pulse phases recruit target neural elements before main pulses expand spatial influence, resolving selectivity trade-offs.

EEG-driven vagus nerve stimulation reduces power consumption and tissue habituation by delivering on-demand pulses instead of continuous therapy.

A signal processing system generates interfering electrical signals tuned to nociceptive oscillatory patterns.

An implantable wave generator mixes a signal wave with white noise to produce low-intensity electrical stimulation pulses for nerve treatment.

A vestibular stimulation electrode lead uses a double bend structure to constrain insertion depth and maintain anatomical alignment.

A shape memory cannula deforms to follow the pudendal nerve curve during transobturator lead implantation.

Stochastic depolarization renders sensory neurons refractory to synchronous action potentials, minimizing paresthesia side effects.

A neuromodulation system adjusts pulse parameters to minimize energy consumption while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness.

An external electrical stimulator uses a simulated case electrode to deliver omnipolar stimulation alongside implanted leads.

A radially stretchable anchor body expands to grip therapy delivery elements, resolving placement instability caused by patient movement stresses.

Porous keratin scaffolds bridge large nerve gaps to restore function without requiring autografts.

Segmented lead bodies utilize deployable intermediate portions with separation elements to decouple distal electrodes from proximal strain.

A decoy conductor inside a medical lead dissipates induced radiofrequency energy through electromagnetic coupling with conductive filaments.

An electrode assembly attaches to bone near the sympathetic chain to generate an electrical field between cathode and anode.

A cannulated anchoring screw with a locking cap and collet prevents electrode migration near the dorsal root ganglion.