MUMBAI, India, Aug. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611071778 A) filed by Krishna Institute Of Engineering & Technology Kiet on June 10, 2026, for A Dry Hand-Washing Machine Using Fog Disinfection And A Process For Operating Thereof.
Inventors include Vishal Kumar Kushwaha; Umang Kumar; Satya Shiv Pranjal; Masood Rizvi; Sheetal; and Snigdha Chaturvedi.
The application for the patent was published on August 07, 2026, under issue no. 32/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT “A DRY HAND-WASHING MACHINE USING FOG DISINFECTION AND A PROCESS FOR OPERATING THEREOF” The present invention relates to a dry hand-washing machine using fog disinfection and a process for operating thereof. The machine comprises a hand receiving chamber, an ultrasonic fog generator configured to generate disinfectant mist, one or more sensors configured to detect user hands, a microcontroller configured to control sanitization operation, airflow generating fans configured to distribute fog uniformly, and an IoT monitoring module configured to record operational parameters. The machine provides rapid contactless hand sanitization within approximately 5 seconds while consuming more than 90% less water compared to conventional hand-washing systems. The invention further relates to a process comprising automatic detection of hands, ultrasonic fog generation, controlled fog distribution, automated cycle termination, and IoT-based monitoring. The invention provides a sustainable, scalable, and water-efficient hygiene solution suitable for hospitals, transportation hubs, educational institutions, commercial facilities, and public infrastructure systems.
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