Knowhow offering
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| Title | Elevar: A self operated manual backrest for bedridden patients |
| Knowhow is available for | A self operated manual backrest for bedridden patients |
| Summary | |
| Advantages | Can cater to three classes of bedridden patients - hemiplegic, paraplegic, and elderly.
Simple and can be operated by the patients themselves, and no attendant is needed.
Compatible with cots of all sizes.
Portable and lightweight.
Does not require fastening or locking to the bed - simply place the backrest under the mattress.
Backrest can be arrested at any angle as per comfort of the user; no slippage
Much more affordable than electric operated backrests.
Easy maintenance and customization (for example for right side paralyzed person, the handle can be customized on the left side)
Easy maintenance with local repair
Self reliance & self confidence for the user
Very useful for the caregiver, specially elderly spouse etc
Has the potential to be converted to battery-operated backrest in the future |
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Knowhow is listed under following categories
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Knowhow from
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| Scientific/ engineering subject areas |
Life sciences/ biosciences & engineering |
| Investor interest categories |
Biotechnology/ Biomedical/ Health Technologies |
| Industries |
Medical Biotechnology, Biomed Products, Medical Healthcare, Diagnostics |
| Customer categories and nature of business |
Foundations/ NGOs/ Agencies(B2F) ; Consumers (B2C) |
| Technology readiness levels
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TRL E: Commercial production/ service offerings in place |
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Database reference
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| Database record number |
20230315113022 |
| Date of upload |
16 / Mar / 2023 |
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| URL to site when communicating about this knowhow |
http://techex.in/khdb/viewrecord.php?recordno=20230315113022 |
| Request for this technology |
Click here for Request Form |
