MUMBAI, India, Sept. 28 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202531027161 A) filed by Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed To Be University on March 24, 2025, for Handheld Eating Assistive Device For Individuals With Limited Mobility.
Inventor includes Smruti Rekha Pattnaik.
The application for the patent was published on September 25, 2026, under issue no. 39/2026.
Abstract: A handheld eating assistive device for individuals with limited mobility, comprises, an elongated body 101 with a handle 102 at the proximal end for easy positioning and maneuvering, an ultrasonic sensor measures the user’s hand dimensions, while a motorized strap 112 with hinges 103, controlled by a microcontroller, ensures a secure and comfortable fit, a microphone 104 allows the user to issue voice commands for intuitive control, at the distal end, a hemispherical member 105 with adjustable slider plates 106 cradles food, and a temperature sensor monitors the food’s temperature, providing alerts if it exceeds a threshold value, a color sensor detects contaminants, and a motorized clamp 108 removes them, C-shaped pins 109, controlled by a motorized hinge, help transfer large food items, a gyroscopic sensor detects the body 101 inclination, enabling the microcontroller to adjust the orientation of the member 105 to prevent spillage.
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