MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641079880 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on June 29, 2026, for Automated Hand Sanitizer Dispenser With Usage Tracking.
Inventors include Dr. T. Sathish; and Dr Ramya Mohan.
The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.
Abstract: The Automated Hand Sanitizer Dispenser with Usage Tracking is an intelligent hygiene management system designed to promote contactless sanitization while monitoring usage patterns in real time. The system employs proximity sensors to detect hand presence and automatically dispense a predefined quantity of sanitizer, eliminating the need for physical contact and reducing the risk of cross- contamination. In addition to automated dispensing, the invention incorporates a usage tracking mechanism that records each dispensing event along with time and frequency data. This information is processed by a microcontroller and stored locally or transmitted to a cloud-based platform through wireless communication modules. The collected data enables facility managers and healthcare administrators to analyze hygiene compliance, sanitizer consumption rates, and refill requirements. The system is adaptable for deployment in public spaces such as hospitals, schools, offices, transportation hubs, and industrial facilities. Visual indicators or digital displays can be included to show sanitizer availability and usage status. Alerts may be generated when sanitizer levels are low or when abnormal usage patterns are detected. By integrating automation, data tracking, and loT connectivity, the Automated Hand Sanitizer Dispenser with Usage Tracking enhances public hygiene standards, ensures efficient resource management, and supports datadriven decision-making. The invention offers a cost-effective, scalable, and reliable solution for maintaining hygiene compliance in high-traffic en~
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