MUMBAI, India, July 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621073436 A) filed by Lnct University on June 12, 2026, for Biomedical Waste Management Device.
Inventors include Dr. Umesh Kumar Sharma; and Dr. Sunil Kumar Jaiswal.
The application for the patent was published on July 24, 2026, under issue no. 30/2026.
Abstract: A biomedical waste management device, comprising a housing 101 with an imaging unit 102 in synchronization with a proximity sensor 103 detect user presence having waste, a hinged lid 104 to open for waste insertion, a multi-sectioned chamber 105 to segregate waste into multiple compartments 127, an inspection unit to analyze and classify biomedical waste, an articulated arm 109 to grasp and sort waste items, an articulated limb 110 having a sharp edged blade 111 to cut and open sealed biomedical packages, an iris opening 112 to direct classified waste into designated compartments 127, a sliding box 120 to receive syringes and detect needle presence, a GPS module with GIS data to identify and recommend landfill locations, a plurality of motorized wheels 122 for autonomous movement, a moisture sensor 123 to assess landfill conditions, an electronic nozzle 125 to dispense lime for treatment, a weight sensor 126 to verify waste containment.
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