MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621076560 A) filed by G. H. Raisoni College Of Engineering And Management; and Ghr Labs And Research Centre on June 20, 2026, for Multipurpose Chair Cum Bed Cum Stretcher For Patient Mobility And Healthcare Applications.
Inventors include Dinesh Bodhankar; Ganesh Akhade; Vijay V. Kale; Ashutosh Ranade; Arnab Halder; Bhruwal Kripal; and Piyush Tidke.
The application for the patent was published on August 14, 2026, under issue no. 33/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT MULTIPURPOSE CHAIR CUM BED CUM STRETCHER FOR PATIENT MOBILITY AND HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS The present invention relates to a multipurpose patient-support and transportation system configured to function selectively as a chair, bed, and stretcher within a single integrated structure. More particularly, the invention discloses a convertible healthcare mobility apparatus comprising a structural frame, adjustable backrest mechanism, foldable support assembly, wheel arrangement, and locking system configured for rapid transformation between chair mode, bed mode, and stretcher mode. The invention minimizes manual patient transfer, reduces caregiver strain, enhances patient comfort, and improves operational efficiency in healthcare environments. The disclosed system provides easy mobility, space optimization, and economical healthcare support suitable for hospitals, ambulances, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, rural healthcare facilities, and home-care environments. The invention additionally improves patient safety by reducing lifting-related injuries and enabling stable patient positioning during transportation and resting operations. [To be published along with Figure 1]
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