MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641022194 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Feb. 25, for 'passive gyro-calm reflex spoon for parkinson's tremor control.'
Inventor(s) include Thlresha. B; Dr. Manisha Jayakumar; and Dr. 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 Gyro-Calm Reflex Spoon is a newly developed, fully mechanical adaptive utensil designed to help individuals with Parkinson's disease and hand tremors eat more comfortably and independently. Unlike electronic stabilizing spoons that rely on sensors, batteries, and motors, this spoon uses a combination of t1uid-based damping, balanced mass distribution, and a self-aligning joint to naturally reduce the shaking transmitted from the hand to the spoon head. At the center of the design is a sealed chamber inside the handle filled with a high-viscosity, foodsafe fluid. As the hand tremors, the fluid rnuves in the opposite direction, softening and absorbing the unwanted motion. Alongside this is a circular internal track that holds a small free-moving steel mass. This mass shifts gently with movement and provides an opposite counter-force, helping the spoon remain steady during use. The spoon head is connected through a compact dual-axis mechanical joint that stays level on its own, preventing spillage even when the user's grip is unstable. To improve comfort, the handle features soft silicone grip fins that compress during vibration, acting like miniature shock absorbers. All components are lightweight, washable, and completely free of electronics, making the spoon simple to maintain and suitable for daily meals. Overall, the Gyro Calm Reflex Spoon offers a pracli~.:al, affordable, and low-maintenance solution for people living with tremors. By relying purely on physics rather than electronics, it provides a dependable way to stabilize the spoon and support safer, more confident eating."
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