Spinal Electrodes TRIZ Cases

A trial neurostimulation lead uses a retention flange on the proximal connector to maintain electrical integrity under mechanical tension.

Mechanical separation of a nanogenerator utilizes residual tensile stress in a metal layer to overcome adhesive forces, avoiding chemical etching damage.

Low charge density stimulation of sympathetic nerves reduces collateral damage and extends battery life while modulating neural activity.

A quadripolar electrode uses elastic bridge branches to contact the phrenic nerve without encircling it.

A trench MOSFET structure uses directional implantation to create self-aligned P-well regions within an epitaxy layer.

A neurostimulation system delivers simultaneous currents to create a time-varying beat frequency.

A neuromodulation system uses fractionalized current delivery to generate a sub-perception field within neural tissue.

Segmented probes penetrate the epineurium to collect high-density signals while minimizing pressure on the nerve bundle.

A wireless implantable stimulator device uses reconfigurable electrodes to form an enclosure around excitable tissue for neural modulation.

Prefabricated substrate holes allow elongated electrodes to penetrate the array for secure positioning.

A headgear device detects sleep apnea using EEG and EMG signal coherence analysis to reduce sensor count.

A bi-layered neural electrode uses a drug-loaded silicone inner layer to deliver steroids directly to the nerve interface.

Segmented neurostimulation electrodes measure on-target and off-target activation to eliminate side effects.

Segmented electrodes on a flexible lead navigate the epidural space to target dorsal horn and root structures, resolving precision versus complexity trade-offs.

Intravascular radiofrequency heating of the internal iliac artery resolves PDE5 inhibitor waiting times and nitrate contraindications.

Selective attachment points distribute pressure evenly across the retinal surface, preventing local tissue damage from excessive contact force.

Pre-formed channels and C-shaped contacts simplify lead assembly by removing grinding steps.

A neuromodulation system uses stored relationships to determine optimal stimulation configurations.

A tapered and flexible electrode lead incorporates integrated anchors to secure the device in subcutaneous locations.

A neural stimulator delivers intermittent bursts to monitor evoked responses and ensure physiological parameters return to baseline between stimulation cycles.

Adhesive hydrogel fixation units secure nerve stimulation electrodes to maintain constant orientation, reducing dislocation risk in non-implantable systems.

A multi-contact nerve cuff merges separate device functions into one design, reducing development costs and clinical trial requirements.

A closed-loop pain management system generates a multi-sensor indicated pain score through physiological signal metrics and delivers adaptive neurostimulation therapy.

A flexible medical electrode accommodates tissue movements through a biocompatible support material, preventing mechanical friction and tissue injury.

Accelerometer signals predict neural features to adjust stimulation parameters, maintaining optimal response without patient discomfort.

Diaphragm stimulation increases functional residual capacity, reducing upper airway resistance and improving oxygen saturation in obstructive sleep apnea.

A neuromodulation device disrupts sympathetic nerve fibers to regulate hepatic glucose production and uptake.

Positioning a recording electrode at the dorsal root captures pain-related neural activity while avoiding stimulation artifacts found at the dorsal column.

Autonomous signal generation reduces battery power consumption while enabling flexible multi-area pain treatment.

A lead anchor uses a fastener to deform the lead within a transverse lumen for secure fixation.

A neurostimulation system analyzes electrode distances using neural signals to adjust stimulation parameters.

Dynamic anchoring prevents lead migration while allowing easy repositioning, reducing complications from multiple needle sticks.

Segmented paddle surfaces enable flexible implantation, reducing tissue trauma while maintaining electrode stability.

A temporary probe electrode evokes and senses compound action potentials to guide precise implantation of an electrode array relative to a nerve.

An implantable electrical stimulation device generates an electric field between electrodes to modulate renal sympathetic nerves.

A tubular fixation component with deformable barb-like projections secures medical electrical leads through interference fit.

An implantable pulse generator delivers targeted electrical stimulation to the spinal cord to manage blood pressure.

A neurostimulator adjusts electrode configurations to align stimulation fields with dorsal root trajectories.

Segmenting electrodes into an arc-shaped microneedle array overcomes patch-type limitations by enabling single-neuron signal collection.

Segmented electrodes on a stent scaffold and pulse generator achieve targeted neural stimulation while preventing short-circuiting via insulating materials.

Electrical stimulation of the sphenopalatine ganglion augments cerebral blood perfusion to hypoperfused brain regions.

A high frequency electromagnetic stimulator modulates nerve thresholds using low power fields between 200 and 800 KHz.

Automated EMG feedback resolves manual placement inaccuracies by verifying motor responses to reduce procedural time and patient discomfort.

An implantable neurostimulator activates pelvic nerves to maintain muscle mass and bone density, preventing atrophy in microgravity.

Segmenting the substrate into a thin first portion and thicker second portion resolves stability versus precision trade-offs.

An implantable neural interface measures electrical pathway impedance to detect anomalies in stimulation signals.

Expandable volume-filling leads disrupt mitosis via electric fields, eliminating side effects from surgery or chemotherapy.

Nested insulated conductor coils in an extensible polymeric lead distribute mechanical stress while maintaining electrical conduction efficiency.

Vagus nerve stimulation activates the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway to reduce demyelination and promote remyelination.

A neural feature prediction model infers stimulation artifacts to adjust implantable neurostimulator parameters without direct evoked compound action potential detection.