MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641122934 A) filed by Francis Xavier Engineering College on October 14, 2026, for Fabrication Of Leg Walking Practice Equipment For Handicapped Person.
Inventors include Mr. Rijaz Mohideen K; Mr. Shahul Misbahi S; Mr. Basker P; Mr. Lifin Prayan L; Mr. Mohamed Nafil Mohideen S; Mr. Thirumal N; Dr. J. Jeremy Jeba Samuel; and Mr. S. M. Sunderrajan.
The application for the patent was published on October 23, 2026, under issue no. 43/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to the fabrication of leg walking practice equipment for persons experiencing lower-limb mobility limitations. The equipment comprises a supporting frame (101), a base structure (102), an adjustable user-support assembly (103), a leg movement assembly (104), and foot-support members (105). The supporting frame is formed from interconnected structural members configured to provide a supporting framework for the user-support and movement assemblies. The leg movement assembly includes movable support members connected through pivot joints to facilitate controlled lower-limb movement during supervised walking exercises. The foot-support members provide platforms for receiving or supporting the user's feet, while an adjustment and locking unit (106) permits selected components to be positioned and secured according to the intended exercise. The apparatus may additionally incorporate a monitoring unit (107) or a powered movement mechanism in an optional embodiment. The equipment is fabricated using suitable structural materials and mechanical connections, with the dimensions, loading capacity, movement limits, and safety characteristics established through engineering assessment and testing. The invention provides an adjustable mechanical arrangement for supporting structured walking practice in appropriate rehabilitation environments.
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