MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621013446 A) filed by Gokul Global University, Patan, Gujarat, on Feb. 7, for 'kitchenware placement and handling device.'

Inventor(s) include Nitinkumar M. Patel.

The application for the patent was published on April 17, under issue no. 16/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "A kitchenware placement and handling device, comprises of a platform 101, an input means to receive input command regarding initiation of kitchenware placement, drying, and cleaning operations, a holding unit integrated over the platform 101 to accommodate kitchenware by adjusting the size as per dimension of the kitchenware detected via an imaging unit 108 installed over the platform 101, a motorized brush 109 integrated with the platform 101 via an articulated linkage bar 110 to perform cleaning, an air blower 111 integrated with the platform 101 blows controlled warm air to dry the kitchenware, a plurality of suction cups 102 via an extendable pole 103 to securely adhere the platform 101 over the surface and a speaker 112 is integrated with the platform 101 to provide auditory alerts to the user regarding completion of drying, and cleaning operations."

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