MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641061976 A) filed by Sri Krishna College Of Engineering And Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on May 15, for 'wall-mounted height-adjustable support platform for indian toilet assistance.'
Inventor(s) include Dr R Ganesh; Dr S Sundararaj; Dr Thilagavathy R; Mr Senthil Kumar S; Dr Rajasekar P; and Mr Lokeesh Balamurugan.
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: "Wall-Mounted Height-Adjustable Support Platform for Indian Toilet Assistance Abstract The present invention discloses a wall-mounted height-adjustable support platform for assisting users in Indian-style squat toilets. The system comprises a structural wall-mounted frame (3), a movable seat platform (1.3), an actuator enclosed within a motor housing (1.4), and a controller unit (1.1) configured to regulate vertical movement. A dual-linkage mechanism including a primary link (2.1) and a secondary link (2.2) is operatively connected to a frame assembly (2.3) to facilitate smooth lifting and lowering of the seat platform (1.3). A buckle locking mechanism (1.2) is provided to secure the seat at a desired height. The system enables safe transition between standing and squatting positions with minimal physical effort. Additionally, an adaptive control feature regulates actuator performance based on load conditions. The invention is retrofit-compatible, cost-effective, and enhances safety, stability, and independence for elderly and physically challenged users."
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