MUMBAI, India, Oct. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511023869 A) filed by Shobhit Institute Of Engineering & Technology Deemed To-Be University; and Shobhit University, Gangoh on March 18, 2025, for Adaptable Animal Hoof Protection Device.

Inventors include Evgeniya Zharikova; Dhruv Joshi; Preeti Garg; and Parul Tyagi.

The application for the patent was published on October 09, 2026, under issue no. 41/2026.

Abstract: An adaptable animal hoof protection device comprises of a plurality of extendable curved-shaped bodies 101 with raised edges for hoof engagement, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 102 paired with a processor, captures and processes images to determine the hoof’s dimensions, based on the hoof’s dimension, a drawer mechanism integrated within the bodies 101 to extend/ retract for modulating dimension of the bodies 101, for facilitating proper fit with the animal’s hoof, a pair of motorized hinges 103 with a curved-shaped member securely enclose the hoof, a temperature sensor detects ambient conditions, and a Peltier unit 104 maintains optimal temperature around the hoof, an electronic valve 105 dispenses water to rinse off dirt or dust detected by the imaging unit 102.

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