MUMBAI, India, Oct. 31 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202441033027 A) filed by K. Ramakrishnan College Of Technology, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, on April 26, 2024, for 'wash basin with smart strainer.'

Inventor(s) include Mr. A. Abdul Rahman; Mr. B. Charan; Mr. M. Guru Prasad; Mr. M. Karthikeyan; and Mr. R. Ramkumar.

The application for the patent was published on Oct. 31, under issue no. 44/2025.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The presents invention various embodiments of a sink strainer system designed to filter solid particles from sink drains and prevent plumbing issues. The system includes components such as a driver disc (51), rotatable handle (52), strainer ring (54), and drain holes (55) strategically placed for efficient drainage. A belt drive (50) mechanism transfers rotational energy from a power source to the strainer ring (54), enabling the strainer (53) to open and close as needed. The embodiments described herein aim to improve sink hygiene and prevent clogging while providing flexibility for modifications and combinations of features to suit different applications."

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