MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641122937 A) filed by Vidyavardhaka College Of Engineering on October 14, 2026, for Neonatal Comfort And Thermal Care System Using Pcm-Based Thermal Buffering.
Inventors include Mr. Shreyas K; Mr. Yashwanth S; Mr. S Veeresha; Mr. Thejus N Parihar; Dr. Pramila R M; and Dr. Aditya C R.
The application for the patent was published on October 23, 2026, under issue no. 43/2026.
Abstract: The invention relates to a thermal care system for neonatal animals, particularly orphaned, rescued, abandoned, or mother-separated puppies. The system comprises a multilayer thermal mat having a removable comfort layer, waterproof thermoplastic polyurethane enclosure, cushioning layer, thermally conductive heat spreader, encapsulated phase-change material (PCM) layer, low-voltage resistive heating element, electrical isolation layer, thermal insulation layer, and structural base. A temperature sensor provides feedback to a microcontroller that regulates heater power to maintain the animal-contact surface within a predetermined temperature range. The PCM layer absorbs and stores thermal energy during normal operation and releases stored heat during temporary power interruptions, thereby reducing rapid temperature fluctuations. Multiple independent safety mechanisms, including a mechanical thermostat, thermal fuse, and electronic watchdog circuit, provide protection against overheating and controller malfunction. The system is intended for veterinary clinics, animal rescue shelters, rehabilitation facilities, and other neonatal animal- care environments.
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