MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621090267 A) filed by Marwadi University; and Saint Mary'S School on July 24, 2026, for Earthquake Detection And Survival Device.

Inventors include Dholakiya Nirav Chandreshbhai; Raiyani Om Manishbhai; Pranav Shukla; Jadeja Satyadevsinh Mayursinh; and Dr. Ankur Khant.

The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.

Abstract: An earthquake detection and survival device, comprising a housing defining an internal survival chamber, a seismic detection unit including a seismometer operatively coupled to a microcontroller to detect seismic waves including P-waves indicating an earthquake, an automated entry unit configured to permit user access upon detection of an earthquake and to close to form a protective enclosure, a reconfiguration unit arranged within the housing to create an unobstructed survival space, a stabilization unit mounted at a bottom portion of the housing to maintain balance during seismic vibrations, a rescue assistance module mounted on the housing configured to displace surrounding debris, and a user-interaction module including communication means to transmit alerts, receive commands, and coordinate operation of the device.

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