MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202521123550 A) filed by Gowri Swaminatham Pendyala, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, on Dec. 8, 2025, for 'foldable-slot surgical blade handle for enhanced blade attachment and safety.'
Inventor(s) include Gowri Swaminatham Pendyala; Dr. Vinaya Kumar Kulkarni; Dr. Dhananjay Gandage; Dr. Eesha Amit Kaware; and Principal, Rural Dental College.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 23, under issue no. 04/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a surgical blade handle featuring an innovative foldable-slot mechanism designed to improve the safety, stability, and ease of attachment of replaceable surgical blades. The handle comprises a longitudinal body with a recessed slot configured to receive the tang of a surgical blade, wherein at least one hinged or flexible segment of the slot is adapted to fold over or lock against the blade tang upon insertion. This foldable segment exerts a secure, uniform clamping force on the blade, minimizing the risk of accidental detachment, slippage, or misalignment during surgical procedures. The foldable-slot mechanism may be actuated manually or by a spring-biased component and is capable of returning to its original open position to facilitate safe blade removal and replacement. The handle may further include tactile grips, anti-slip surfaces, and visual alignment markers, thereby improving surgeon control, precision, and ergonomics. The design significantly reduces direct hand contact with the blade during attachment and detachment, thereby decreasing the risk of injury and contamination. The invention is applicable to a variety of standard surgical blades and materials and can be manufactured in both reusable and disposable formats. This improved blade handle offers enhanced operational efficiency, reduced risk of sharps injuries, and improved clinical safety in surgical and dental procedures."
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