MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641020796 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Feb. 23, for 'magnet based thermo regulatory mechanical foot stimulation platform.'
Inventor(s) include Pavithra. A; Vagicharla Venkata Suchitha Vaishnavi; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on April 17, under issue no. 16/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention provides a multifunctional thennotherapy-integrated plantar rehabilitation device designed to address limitations of conventional foot therapy tools that lack controlled heating, modular stimulation, and exercise integration. Existing devices typically offer passive support or uniform surface contact without adapting to plantar sensitivity, circulation demands, or functional training requirements. The proposed device incorporates a low-voltage heating element enclosed within heatresistant insulation and a protective outer casing formed from a heat-resistant, magnetically responsive metal or metal alloy, thereby delivering safe, uniform thermal stimulation while ensuring effective thermal shielding, durability, and compatibility with detachable components. Interchangeable foot-texture pads, including acupuncture, spiked, pebble, and hexagonal patterns, enable customized mechanical stimulation of the plantar surface. An adjustable control mechanism regulates thermal output, while a cordless power system enhances portability and user safety. Additionally, side-mounted handles allow resistance-band-based exercises to be performed concurrently with plantar therapy. This integrated system enables personalized thermomechanical stimulation and functional rehabilitation, offering an adaptive, and compact alternative to static foot therapy device."
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