MUMBAI, India, Oct. 5 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541029244 A) filed by Jain Deemed-To-Be University on March 27, 2025, for Automated Popcorn Preparation Device.

Inventor includes Pallavi.

The application for the patent was published on October 02, 2026, under issue no. 40/2026.

Abstract: An automated popcorn preparation device, comprises a hollow cylindrical body 101 configured with plurality of flaps 104 via motorized hinges 105 to access the body 101 to place popcorn kernels, a pair of handle 102 to lift the device as per requirement, a weight sensor to detect weight of the kernel, plurality of heating units 106 to heat the kernels to pop and expand, a temperature sensor to continuously monitor temperature and adjust activation of the Peltier unit to maintain an optimal temperature range, an odor sensor to detect type of smell to prevent overcooking or burning of the popcorn, plurality of chambers 107 for storing salt and additional seasoning, an electronic nozzle 108 to dispense optimal amount of salt and seasonings into the popped popcorn, a vibration unit 109 to generate vibrations to ensure thorough and even distribution of the salt and seasonings across the popcorn.

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