MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641112274 A) filed by K Anupriya; Shankar Shanmugam R; and Dr C Manoharan on September 18, 2026, for “an Ergonomically Designed Breastfeeding Support Belt That Promotes Maternal Comfort And Optimal Infant Positioning”.
Inventor includes K Anupriya.
The application for the patent was published on October 23, 2026, under issue no. 43/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT “AN ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT BELT THAT PROMOTES MATERNAL COMFORT AND OPTIMAL INFANT POSITIONING” The present invention relates to an ergonomic breastfeeding support device designed to improve maternal comfort and infant safety during breastfeeding. The device comprises an adjustable detachable waist belt, adjustable shoulder harness, stabilization straps, a breathable infant support bed, an interchangeable anatomical infant mould, and a detachable foldable privacy cover. The anatomical infant mould is available in multiple sizes based on infant height, head circumference, chest circumference, age, and body weight and is reversibly positionable for breastfeeding from either the left or right breast. The mould includes a raised head-support portion, thicker upper-body support, thinner lower-extremity support, and resilient embracing side supports that simulate the comforting sensation of the mother's hands. The breathable support bed minimizes skin irritation, while the foldable privacy cover provides privacy and supports head-end elevation. The invention is lightweight, portable, washable, reusable, and suitable for hospital and home use. Fig 1 & 2.
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