MUMBAI, India, Sept. 28 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611092508 A) filed by Chandigarh University on July 30, 2026, for A Smart Freshness Detection Knife.
Inventors include Samala Sricharan; Deven; V. Naveen Shankar; and Aditya Singh.
The application for the patent was published on September 25, 2026, under issue no. 39/2026.
Abstract: The present invention discloses a smart freshness detection knife for real-time assessment of food freshness during food preparation. The knife comprises a cutting blade (101), a sensor housing (102) positioned adjacent to the cutting blade, one or more gas sensors (103), one or more chemical sensors (104), a signal-conditioning module (111), a microcontroller unit (MCU) (105), a visual indication module (106), a rechargeable battery (107), a power management unit (108), a handle (109), and a power button (110). The gas sensors and chemical sensors detect spoilage-related gases and volatile compounds emitted from food items, while the signal- conditioning module processes the sensor outputs before transmission to the MCU for freshness evaluation. Based on the analysed data, the visual indication module provides immediate colour-coded feedback indicating the freshness status of the food. The rechargeable battery and power management unit ensure reliable and energy- efficient operation.
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