MUMBAI, India, Oct. 5 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202531029413 A) filed by Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed To Be University on March 27, 2025, for Automated Electric Socket Protection Device.
Inventor includes Dr. Niranjan Nayak.
The application for the patent was published on October 02, 2026, under issue no. 40/2026.
Abstract: An automated electric socket protection device comprising of a rectangular frame 101 configured with multiple suction cups 102 to fit around an electric socket for installing frame 101 around socket, a curved flap 103 installed on front portion of frame 101 with a locking arrangement 104, 105 for sealing and protecting socket, a microphone 106 integrated in frame 101 to take user’s input, artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 107 integrated in frame 101 with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity for detecting pins of a power plug in proximity to frame 101, pair of motorized hinge joints 108 integrated in between frame 101 and flap 103 to provide movement to flap 103 for opening, a pair of C-shaped clamps 109 installed on inner periphery of flap 103 for grabbing power plug, a hall effect sensor installed on frame 101 for detecting amount of electrical current flowing through socket.
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