MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621004286 A) filed by Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, on Jan. 16, for 'a pneumatic knee brace.'
Inventor(s) include Deshmukh, Venkatesh; Deshpande, Siddhant; Jain, Tanish; Dornal, Guruprasad; and Ambhore, Vishal.
The application for the patent was published on March 13, under issue no. 11/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a pneumatic knee brace designed to provide adaptive support, rehabilitation assistance, and enhanced mobility for individuals with impaired knee function. The system comprises a fiber-based frame (1, 3, 7) connected through a metallic hinge (5), a set of breathable fastening straps (2, 8), and at least one pneumatic chamber (6) operated by a microcontroller unit (4) housed in a protective case. A sensor assembly including an IMU (MPU-9250), pressure sensor (BMP280), strain gauge, and temperature sensor (LM35) continuously monitors flexion, stress, and thermal variations. The microcontroller employs AI algorithms and Extended Kalman Filtering to analyze real-time data and regulate air pressure through a compressor pump and solenoid valve, optimizing damping and knee stabilization. A mobile application connected via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) provides real-time feedback, exercise tracking, and adaptive control, enabling personalized rehabilitation and near-natural gait restoration."
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