MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202531022425 A) filed by Arka Jain University, Jharkhand on March 12, 2025, for Maternity Support Device.

Inventor includes Ginu Anie Joseph.

The application for the patent was published on September 18, 2026, under issue no. 38/2026.

Abstract: A maternity support device comprises of a flexible belt 101 of a pliable material, having Velcro attachment at the ends of the belt 101, for wrapping around a belly of a pregnant user, a microphone 106 for receiving an audio command from user regarding fitting belt 101 that actuate an ultrasonic sensor to determine diameter of waist of user and according actuate roller 102 to extend or retract belt 101 for a...