MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541112323 A) filed by Sudha. R; Sangavi. R; Sudhashini. S; Shashi Prabha. T; Mounick. M; and Sri Vishnu S, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on Nov. 17, 2025, for 'self retracting clothesline control using rain sensor.'
Inventor(s) include Sudha. R; Sangavi. R; Sudhashini. S; Shashi Prabha. T; Mounick. M; and Sri Vishnu S.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The proposed project introduces a smart Self-Retracting Clothesline System designed to automatically protect clothes from getting wet during rain. The system uses an ESP32 microcontroller as the main control unit, integrated with a rain sensor module that detects rainfall in real-time. When rain is detected, the ESP32 activates a servo motor connected to a mechanical arm and pulley system to retract the clothesline automatically. Once the rain stops, the system extends the clothesline back to its original position. The ESP32's built-in Wi-Fi allows remote monitoring or manual control through a simple web server interface. The power supply module ensures stable operation for all components. This system is energy-efficient, cost-effective, and user-friendly. It eliminates the need for manual intervention and helps prevent clothes from getting soaked during unexpected weather changes. The project demonstrates the practical use of IoT and automation in everyday household tasks. It is ideal for urban homes, hostels, and apartments where outdoor drying space is limited."
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