MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641046097 A) filed by The Principal, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College on April 10, 2026, for Foot Movement Assistance Device For Blood Circulation In Older Adults.
Inventors include Dr. R. Venitta Raj; Dr. J. Angela Jennifa Sujana; and Dr. K. Thirumoorthy.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: rhe device as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the control unit further comprises a remote-control interface to enable users or caregivers to adjust: • movement type (plantar/dorsi, abduction/adduction, or combined), • movement speed (slow, medium, fast), and • therapy cycle duration. 4. The device as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the servo motors are capable of operating in coordinated, sequential, or alternating patterns to simulate natural ankle movement cycles. 5. The device as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the power supply comprises a rechargeable battery or mains connection with overcurrent protection. 6. The device as claimed in Claim 1, further comprising safety features including: • mechanical stops to prevent excessive angular displacement, • soft start/stop operation to avoid jerks, and • overload protection for the servo motors.
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