Spinal Electrodes TRIZ Cases

A surgical tool integrates an electrically conductive electrode with a tracking system to provide real-time positional information during procedures.

A tunneling tool uses a dual-handle system to separate shaft removal from sheath positioning.

Segmented contact assemblies with arcuate leaf springs provide secure electrical connections between implantable leads and medical devices.

Flexible carrier with electrodes modulates nerve activity to alleviate sleep apnea symptoms without invasive masks.

Polymer friction device eliminates contact spring jumpiness for reliable helix extension.

A unified controller coordinates multiple neuromodulation therapies delivered to distinct targets using event detection signals.

A nerve activity monitoring system calculates frequency spectra to identify periodic portions for targeted demodulation and averaging.

A reinforced compliant cuff body expands radially to accommodate nerve swelling while maintaining continuous electrical insulation.

Segmented electrode rings on a nerve cuff enable selective stimulation of specific nerve bundles, reducing off-target effects and minimizing fiber damage.

A nerve cuff deployment device uses a cannula to insert electrodes through small incisions.

Computing electrode field potential ratios determines lead spacing, eliminating fluoroscopic imaging requirements.

Segmented cuff electrodes encircle nerves to deliver targeted electrical stimuli, reducing unwanted muscle activation by isolating specific nerve fibers.

Gradient porosity in implant electrodes balances high electrochemical activity with mechanical integrity to prevent premature dissolution.

A foldable electrode array uses a superelastic frame to deploy dense electrodes through a cannula.

Dynamic frequency adjustment overcomes resonant mismatch, ensuring reliable energy transfer for implanted neuromodulation devices.

A neuromodulation electrode measures electrical impedance to verify stable lumen wall contact before energy delivery.

A nerve electrode integrates a drug transfer layer on planar electrodes to deliver anti-inflammatory agents.

Segmented prongs sandwich the nerve to eliminate lifting artifacts, enabling high-quality non-lifting recordings during surgical repair.

Segmented anchors use removable cores to resolve migration risks, enabling precise repositioning before final fixation.

An electrode with a lead that transitions from coplanar to an angled orientation for secure bony engagement.

An implantable device delivers regular and triggered electrical stimulation to manage urinary incontinence.

Winding a film-like surface element into a helix reduces installation space and patient irritation for multi-pole interfaces.

A system adjusts electrical stimulation parameters based on detected head position changes to maintain therapy efficacy.

Curved paddle bodies conform to dura mater contours and restrict CSF flow to improve signal transmission.

Automatic up-titration routines increase neural stimulation dose to improve efficacy, resolving non-compliance caused by cumbersome manual titration.

An intravascular device modulates sympathetic nerve activity to lower pulmonary vascular resistance.

Percutaneous access devices bridge skin barriers to transmit power and data, overcoming wireless efficiency limits.