MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641094182 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on August 04, 2026, for Hydrogel Cooling Tray For Prevention And Management Of Oral Mucositis.
Inventors include Dr. Sowmiya G; Dr. Lokesh Kumar S; and Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on August 14, 2026, under issue no. 33/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrogel-based intraoral cooling tray configured for prevention and management of oral mucositis in radiotherapy and chemotherapy patients. The device comprises a flexible anatomically contoured intraoral tray containing multiple hydrogel-filled cooling compartments and reservoir channels capable of delivering sustained passive cooling to oral tissues following refrigeration. The tray is fabricated from medical-grade biocompatible polymers and includes smooth atraumatic mucosal contact surfaces for enhanced patient comfort. The hydrogel cooling system reduces oral inflammation, pain, erythema, ulceration, and mucosal injury associated with cancer therapy. The device may be reusable or disposable and is suitable for oncology hospitals, radiotherapy centers, and home-care settings
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