MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511066226 A) filed by Dr. Kunal Bijalwan; Dr. Gireesh Uniyal; Dr. Shivee Sharma; Dr. Rituza Dhyani; Dr. Vishal Verma; Aniket Singroli; and Ketki Nanavati, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on July 11, 2025, for 'stretch-responsive kinesiology tape with real-time visual feedback for quantifiable elongation measurement.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Kunal Bijalwan; Dr. Gireesh Uniyal; Dr. Shivee Sharma; Dr. Rituza Dhyani; Dr. Vishal Verma; Aniket Singroli; and Ketki Nanavati.
The application for the patent was published on March 13, under issue no. 11/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a stretch-responsive kinesiology tape that provides real-time, quantifiable visual feedback during application to ensure accurate and consistent elongation. The kinesiology tape comprises an elastic substrate, a medical-grade adhesive layer, and a visual feedback mechanism embedded on the outer surface. The visual feedback system may include color-changing pigments, pattern deformation designs, or printed scale markings, each configured to indicate specific percentages of elongation as the tape is stretched. This invention addresses the limitations of conventional tapes, which rely on subjective estimation for tension application, by offering a reliable and repeatable method for determining the degree of stretch. The tape improves standardization in physiotherapy, enhances self-application usability, and is suitable for a wide range of therapeutic applications including muscle facilitation, joint stabilization, and lymphatic drainage. The invention also enables potential integration with digital platforms for clinical monitoring and data collection, marking a significant advancement in the field of rehabilitative taping technologies."
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