MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641055900 A) filed by National Institute Of Technology Karnataka on May 01, 2026, for Device For Sonic-Acoustic Biofilm Disruption And Far-Uvc Germicidal Decontamination Of Skin And Mucosal Surfaces.
Inventors include Mohammed Sameer Ahmed; Vineet; and Bhawana Rudra.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT DEVICE FOR SONIC-ACOUSTIC BIOFILM DISRUPTION AND FAR-UVC GERMICIDAL DECONTAMINATION OF SKIN AND MUCOSAL SURFACES The present invention relates to a portable medical device designed for health maintenance, specifically targeting the topical integrated disruption of biofilms (202) and germicidal decontamination (203) of epidermal and mucosal surfaces using far-UVC light (103) and dual-phase ultrasonic technology (102). As the incidence of infectious diseases, particularly sexually transmitted infections (STIs), continues to rise alongside antibiotic resistance, the need for innovative, non- systemic interventions has become increasingly vital. This apparatus incorporates a silicon micro-bristle array (104) to enhance the effectiveness of UV light irradiation (103), offering a consumer-grade solution for immediate decontamination after potential exposure to pathogens. The design facilitates impendence safety lock (108) application on skin and mucosal surfaces, promoting infection prevention through direct physical intervention. By integrating advanced methods of light therapy and ultrasonic energies, this invention presents a unique approach to maintaining sexual health, thereby addressing the unmet need for safe, effective, and localised pathogen eradication without the reliance on chemotherapeutic agents. Fig. 1A
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