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.

Anchoring elements secure implantable electrode sites to polymer substrates, ensuring stable mechanical attachment and reliable electrical connectivity.

Dynamic sensing mode switching detects neurostimulator interference, preventing cardiac device signal mischaracterization.

Stochastic electrical noise restores conduction in demyelinated neurons while preventing neural accommodation.

Segmented sleeves let conductors move within unfixed portions to relieve bending stresses and prevent fractures in implantable leads.

Offset dual anchors relieve strain on extra-vascular electrodes, preventing nerve abrasion and axonal degeneration.

Rotating base element reeled conductor cable prevents tangling during patient mobility trials.

A grommet with radially inward teeth anchors dorsal root ganglion stimulation leads to fascia via a plunger deployment mechanism.

Digitizing neural signals via a spinal electrode array reduces power consumption and training time compared to complex brain interfaces.

A capsule-like implantable medical device uses electrode projections to deliver targeted electrical stimulation directly to peripheral nerves.

A spinal cord stimulator uses embedded sensors to detect lead distance from the spinal cord surface and dynamically adjust stimulation parameters.

A code-controlled wireless stimulator uses modulated waveforms to power and individually address multiple implantable devices via a single transmitter coil.

Estimating spinal cord stimulator lead offset using pre-conditioned impedance measurements to avoid costly medical imaging and preserve battery life.

An introducer with collapsible side sheaths maintains a low profile during insertion, then expands to orient parallel leads accurately along the spinal cord.

An intravascular system integrates electrodes and a drug reservoir for combined neuromodulation therapy.

Serpentine flex film traces elastically elongate under stretching forces, maintaining electrical integrity while reducing fabrication complexity.

Segmented architecture enables closed-loop feedback between external controller and implanted sensors, resolving adaptability versus complexity trade-offs.

Side lead members deploy into a constant-radius arc configuration, enabling lateral field steering while reducing brain tissue damage during explantation.

A rigid elongate carrier secures a delicate electrode shank to enable precise bioelectrical interfacing with neural and cardiac tissues.

A spinal nerve stimulation collar encircles nerves to deliver dual-mode electric and magnetic therapy.

Segmented platinum ring contacts and insulated wires inside polymer tubing reduce manufacturing complexity while maintaining electrical connection reliability.

A vagus nerve stimulation system uses a state transition model to adjust parameters based on real-time physiological data.