MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621040813 A) filed by Gokul Global University, Patan, Gujarat, on March 31, for 'knee supporting device.'

Inventor(s) include Niyati V. Thakkar.

The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "A knee supporting device, comprises of a pair of contoured support panels 101 configured to stabilize a user's knee joints, an adjustable scissor-linkage extension unit 102 interconnecting the support panels 101 and configured to maintain controlled separation distance between the knees while limiting excessive movements, a pair of circumferential retention rings 103 integrated with each support panel and configured to securely grip the user's knees, a plurality of cushioned padding elements 104 integrated throughout each support panel and configured to enhance comfort during extended wear periods, the device providing mechanical stabilization and customizable retention, while the scissor-linkage ensures proper knee alignment, and the cushioned panels 101 offer ergonomic support, enabling extended use for therapeutic, rehabilitative, and athletic applications, the configuration allowing adaptability to different users and knee anatomies."

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