MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621028438 A) filed by Lnct University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on March 10, for 'patient transferring device.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Jayakumar T; and Sapna Rai.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "A patient transferring device comprising a stretcher-like structure 101 fabricated from breathable fabric 102 to ensure maximum patient comfort during transfer, a telescopic frame 103 enabling adjustable sizing to accommodate patients of various body sizes, multiple vibrational units 108 to provide haptic feedback to caregivers, an AI camera 109 to monitor the transfer process and the surrounding environment for assessing patient positioning, detect potential hazards like obstacles or improper handling, and monitor environmental conditions, a grid of actuated support panels 112 to enable load redistribution with real-time postural adjustment, a gimbal assembly 114 for stabilizing the patient's position by reducing impact, vibrations, and sudden movements during transfer, an extendable table 115 to facilitate safe and precise patient transfer on the structure 101, a microphone 106 to enable caregivers to report the patient's condition, and a speaker 107 to issue instructions to caregivers for proper positioning and issuing alerts."
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