MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641049950 A) filed by Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education on April 20, 2026, for Automatic Grooving Machine For Customized Tubular External Fixators In Medical Applications.
Inventors include Dr. S. Shasi; and Dr. P. Jayakumar.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: AUTOMATIC GROOVING MACHINE FOR CUSTOMIZED TUBULAR EXTERNAL FIXATORS IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS The titled invention discloses an automatic grooving machine for producing 5 customized grooves on tubular external fixators used in medical applications. The machine comprises a holding fixture (1) mounted on a machine bed (3) for securing the tubular external fixator in fixed position during machining. A grooving tool (2) is aligned with the tubular external fixator to produce controlled groove on outer surface. A guide rail and lead screw mechanism (7) coupled with a stepper motor system (5) 10 provides accurate linear motion required for groove formation. A programming unit with display (4) enables input of groove parameters according to patient-specific requirement A control system (8) regulates coordinated operation of mechanical components. A base frame (6) supports the machine in compact tabletop configuration suitable for hospital laboratory environment enabling rapid preparation of customized 15 tubular external fixators.
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