MUMBAI, India, Aug. 10 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641091558 A) filed by Chettinad Dental College And Research Institute; and Chettinad Academy Of Research And Education on July 28, 2026, for Modular Intra Oral Punch Biopsy Device.

Inventors include Ivin Elsa John; Palani Santhya R; N. Sornaa; Christeffi Mabel R; and P. Rajesh.

The application for the patent was published on July 31, 2026, under issue no. 31/2026.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular intraoral punch biopsy device (100) for collecting tissue samples from oral lesions. The device (100) comprises a transparent body (101) defining an internal lumen (102), a flexible neck (103), and a flex and lock mechanism housing (1...