MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641043643 A) filed by Rns Institute Of Technology; Ashith Shekar; Apoorva Ram Bharadwaj; Anvesha B S; Bhoomika Khot; Avikshith C; Vallabh Kulkarni; and Chetan Ghatage, Bangalore, Karnataka, on April 6, for 'smart waste segregation dustbin for automated source segregation.'
Inventor(s) include Vallabh Kulkarni; Chetan Ghatage; Apoorva Ram Bharadwaj; Bhoomika Khot; Anvesha B S; Avikshith C; and Ashith Shekar.
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: "The Smart Waste Segregation Dustbin is an automated waste management solution designed to identify and categorize waste into wet and dry types at the point of disposal. Utilizing an Arduino-based embedded system, the device employs an ultrasonic sensor for proximity detection and a moisture sensor for material classification. Upon detection, a servo-controlled mechanical flap directs the waste into the appropriate compartment. This system minimizes manual intervention, improves sanitation for waste workers, and enhances recycling efficiency by preventing cross-contamination at the source."
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