MUMBAI, India, July 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202631073512 A) filed by Assam Don Bosco University; Mr. Tapash Jyoti Kalita; Pyntngenlang Jamu; Damanlangki Lyngdoh; and Larikyrpang Nongdhar on June 12, 2026, for Design And Development Of A Pneumatically Assisted Snake Rescue And Rehabilitation Device For Household Applications.
Inventors include Mr. Tapash Jyoti Kalita; Pyntngenlang Jamu; Damanlangki Lyngdoh; and Larikyrpang Nongdhar.
The application for the patent was published on July 24, 2026, under issue no. 30/2026.
Abstract: In rural and semi-urban areas, human-snake encounters are frequent, especially during the monsoon, leading to fear, snakebites, and often the killing of snakes. India reports around 58,000 snakebite deaths annually, reflecting the severity of the issue. Many incidents occur due to lack of awareness, proper tools, and trained personnel. As snakes are vital for controlling pests, there is a growing need for safe and humane rescue solutions to protect both humans and wildlife. To address this issue this project focuses on the development and implementation of a snake rescue and rehabilitation device designed to safely capture, relocate, and rehabilitate snakes that pose a threat to human safety, particularly when found in household environments. The device comprises a mechanically actuated claw-like gripper, which is designed to mimic the motion of a human hand using three pivoted segments connected by revolute joints. The gripper is controlled through a string-based mechanism that allows precise manipulation and is powered by a compressed-air inflator system to apply appropriate gripping force. A tension spring is integrated into the system to facilitate automatic retraction of the gripper after use, enhancing usability and reducing operational complexity. The core structure of the device includes a lightweight rectangular hollow aluminium rod that supports the components and ensures ergonomic handling. To achieve this, multiple manufacturing techniques such as cutting, drilling, lathe operations, fastening, sewing, and 3D printing of parts using ABS and PLA filaments were employed. The device is intended to be portable and effective across diverse environments-urban, rural, and forested where snake encounters commonly occur. By emphasizing safety, efficiency, and humane handling, the proposed device aims to support wildlife conservation efforts and significantly reduce human-snake conflicts. It is recommended that the device be operated by trained personnel familiar with safe snake handling procedures. Fig. 1
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