MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641022381 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu, on Feb. 25, for 'smart automated transfer mat for safe home care patient handling.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Vignesh Srinivasan; Dr Mohanasu Ndaram J; 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: "Smart Automated Transfer Mat for Safe Home-Care Patient Handling. This invention presents an automated assistive device designed to support homecare patients who require frequent repositioning or surface to surface transfers, especially when only one caregiver is available. The system features a soft, foldable mat with integrated sensors, a pneumatic lifting system, 'and an automated lateral-gliding mechanism that enables effortless patient transfer with minimal physical effort. Embedded pressure, load-balancing, and orientation sensors within multilayered flexible padding detect patient position, weight distribution, and readiness for safe transfer. To ensure durability and hygiene m home environments, the internal sensors and pneumatic channels are sealed beneath a waterproof, antimicrobial TPU outer layer, supp01ted by high-strength fabric, low-friction lining, and reinforced inflatable chambers that elevate the patient slightly to reduce friction during motion. A detachable control module housed in a compact ABS casing contains a low-voltage air pump, microcontroller, rechargeable battery, safety valves, and direction -control motors, and attaches magnetically through waterproof pogo-pin tern1inals. Unlike existing transfer mats that rely on manual pulling or require multiple caregivers, this invention autonomously lifts and laterally moves the patient using real-time sensor-based safety control. The result is a portable, hygienic, and user-friendly solution that reduces caregiver strain while enhancing patient comfort and safety during home-based transfers."
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