MUMBAI, India, Feb. 6 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541123393 A) filed by Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 8, 2025, for 'temporary staircase retractable flyover for transfering wheel chair.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. S. Shasi Anand; and Dr. P. Jayakumar.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 6, under issue no. 06/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The titled invention discloses a temporary staircase retractable flyover for transfering wheel chair to safely transfer a wheelchair user along the staircase. The system includes a wheelchair loading deck (1) supported by a scissor-actuated lifting mechanism (6) powered by a hydraulic cylinder (7), enabling smooth and stable vertical movement. Integrated safety features such as wheel stabilization slots (2), lockable lateral guard rails (3), and siderails (4) ensure secure positioning of the wheelchair during operation. A wall-mounted traversing deck (10) allows horizontal movement once the loading deck (1) reaches staircase level. The wheelchair traversing deck (10) is supported by adjustable telescopic legs for proper alignment with varying stair dimensions. The foldable structure and remote-controlled operation further enhance convenience, safety, and space efficiency. This system provides an effective accessibility solution for transporting wheelchair users between different staircase levels."
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