Spinal Electrodes TRIZ Cases

A handheld bipolar probe delivers monophasic pulses for omni-directional nerve stimulation.

Endovascular electrode arrays detect electrophysiological signals to trigger responsive stimulation pulses.

Insulated passive electrodes shape electric fields to guide current paths, preventing uncontrolled distribution that damages muscle.

Electrodes modulate sphenopalatine ganglion activity to suppress neuralgia symptoms.

Flexible bifurcated adapter couples older neurostimulator leads to newer device ports via integrated conductors.

Pre-formed curved profile and angled electrodes ensure intimate dura mater contact, resolving poor fit issues in spinal cord stimulation leads.

Fluoroscopic guidance enables percutaneous electrode lead implantation, reducing muscle injury and shortening recuperation periods compared to open surgery.

An asymmetric forming die controls wire spacing and tension during lead fabrication, reducing residual stress that compromises device durability.

Segmenting the positioning mandrel from the guiding sleeve simplifies alignment, reducing tissue trauma during pelvic nerve implantation.

Reduce stimulation artifact amplitude by adjusting charge balancing pulses, enabling accurate evoked compound action potential detection.

Cylindrical nerve cap partitions nerve fibers into distinct channels to limit neuroma size and reduce axonal cross-talk.

A non-rectilinearly shaped portion extends under tension and returns to its relaxed state, preventing lead migration and tissue adherence issues.

A release mechanism moves a cannula off an implant needle while holding the device at the target tissue site.

Periodic stimulation cycles reduce obstructive sleep apnea occurrences while extending implant lifespan and improving patient comfort.

Embossed electrode contacts resolve impedance and delamination bottlenecks by increasing effective surface area within constrained footprints.

Implantable system calculates electrode positions through impedance measurements, eliminating fluoroscopy needs.

An inflatable balloon catheter delivers electrical energy to the autonomic nervous system via mechanical compression.

A spinal cord lead anchor uses a tightening screw to compress the lead body within a central lumen for secure fixation.

Flexible carrier coil conveys power transcutaneously to an implanted unit through electromagnetic induction.

Reduced edge thickness in a rolled cuff electrode minimizes pressure peaks and stray currents that cause nerve damage.

Matching stimulator and lead impedance reduces Joule heating during MRI procedures, preventing tissue damage while maintaining stimulation efficiency.

Charge recovery phases stimulate adjacent tissue regions while restoring electrode charge, improving battery efficiency and preventing degradation.

A splittable neurostimulation lead uses multi-proximal segmentation to increase electrode density without enlarging the device circumference.

Pulsed electrical stimulation induces vasoconstriction in arteries and veins, controlling hemorrhages without thermal tissue damage.

Alternating therapeutic and sensing periods with distinct waveform parameters minimizes artifact interference during physiological signal measurement.

A binder-free stretchable interconnect employs a biphasic nano-dispersed interface to resolve mechanical mismatch and weak bonding at module junctions.

A deployable paddle electrode uses arched conductive surfaces to transition between transport and operative states.

Mapping nerve locations via iterative threshold detection reduces programming time and side effects in implantable stimulators.

A single-piece lead fixation device secures medical leads via an interference fit within a retention tract.

A neurostimulation system regulates anode and cathode voltages relative to neural tissue using independent feedback loops.

A selection circuit distributes stimulation energy across a high-density electrode array within an implantable lead body.

Side-by-side paddle units assemble in vivo to form large arrays, reducing collateral stimulation and avoiding invasive surgical procedures.

Relocating the implantable pulse generator to the upper back eliminates lead tension and torque forces caused by long paths across the cervical region.

A biomimetic electrical signal generated from reference mammal neural responses restores naturalistic sensory information transfer to a subject.

An omnipolar electrode arrangement combines housing and lead anodes to shape localized stimulation fields.

A neurostimulation device calculates current distribution across an electrode array to generate a targeted electric field gradient.

A flexible spinal cord stimulator integrates a high-density electrode array and neuromorphic controller directly into the substrate.

Wireless electrode array integrates extraction tether for trial evaluation and permanent implantation.

High-resistivity insulative sheet wraps electrodes to prevent tissue ingrowth and reduce current leakage into surrounding tissues.

A spinal cord stimulation controller adjusts neuromodulation parameters to maintain blood pressure within a prescribed range.

A steering algorithm adjusts target pole positions and amplitudes within an implantable electrode array for precise neural stimulation.

Annular grooves in a shaped mesh contact assembly position electrodes at consistent pitches, eliminating blind welding variability.

Integrating stimulation electrodes into the orthopedic implant structure prevents lead migration and ensures consistent electrical therapy delivery.

An elastomeric anchor features a non-linear lumen that frictionally engages therapy delivery elements for secure retention.

An implantable pulse generator uses a programmable signal generator to produce spinal cord stimulation signals without processor intervention.

A cylindrical neurostimulation lead uses a silicon support comb to route and hold internal wires.

Preformed loops and bends anchor the medical lead in a lumen, preventing migration while maintaining minimal tissue trauma during percutaneous insertion.