MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541124458 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 10, 2025, for 'development and randomised evaluation of an open source led box breather device for reducing craving and autonomic arousal during acute alcohol withdrawal.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Suriya Prakash; Dr. Iniyan S; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 13, under issue no. 07/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a novel biomedical device designed to assist in the management of acute alcohol withdrawal by providing phase-specific visual pacing for box-breathing. The invention consists of a wall-mounted, steel-backed square housing fitted with addressable LEDs, an acrylic diffuser, and a microcontroller programmed to illuminate each side sequentially to represent inhale, hold, exhale, and hold phases. A single vandal-proof push button initiates or terminates operation, with automatic shutoff and a medical-grade power supply ensuring safety in psychiatric wards. Unlike existing consumer breathing lamps, this device is low-cost (parts f2,000), tamper proof, and fully open-source, allowing replication in low- and middle-income settings. The device is intended to reduce craving and autonomic arousal, complementing standard detoxification protocols. Clinical evaluation incorporates validated withdrawal indices (CIWA-Ar), craving scales, discharge outcomes, and medication use, thereby demonstrating both technical feasibility and translational benefit in ward environments."
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