MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202631077920 A) filed by Dr. Saikat Mukherjee; and Dr. Sumita Banerjee on June 24, 2026, for An Orthopaedic Cervical Support Device Comprising A Biodegradable Luffa Core And An Inflatable Air Channel.
Inventors include Dr. Saikat Mukherjee; and Dr. Sumita Banerjee.
The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an orthopaedic cervical support device in the form of a travel neck pillow comprising a biodegradable luffa core and an inflatable air channel. The luffa core is formed from the fibrous skeletal matrix of Luffa aegyptiaca and provides primary cervical support and structural stability. The inflatable air channel is disposed along the peripheral region of the pillow and is configured to selectively adjust the height and firmness of the cervical support. The air channel is inflatable through a dual-mode inflation system comprising an oral inflation valve and a detachable manual hand pump. The device further comprises a removable outer cover configured to retain the luffa core and the inflatable air channel in operative positions. The invention provides an adjustable, lightweight, biodegradable, and environmentally sustainable cervical support device suitable for travel and prolonged sitting. (Reference Figure 1)
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