MUMBAI, India, July 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621056546 A) filed by Dr. Prasad Niranjan Gunjal; Dr. Mrs. Shraddha Prasad Gunjal; Dr. Sunil Natha Mhaske; Dr. Abhijit Shinde; Dr. Ravindra Vakade; Dr. Neha Khadke; Dr. Niraj Lakkhamwar; Dr. Aishwarya Puranik; and Dr. Vivek Karad on May 04, 2026, for Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Bamboo-Based Inoculating Loop For Microbiological Applications.
Inventors include Dr. Prasad Niranjan Gunjal; and Dr. Mrs. Shraddha Prasad Gunjal.
The application for the patent was published on July 24, 2026, under issue no. 30/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a biodegradable microbiological inoculating loop designed for laboratory applications involving microbial transfer and inoculation. The device comprises a bamboo stick functioning as a handle, a loop formed from a thin wooden filament, and a thread binding mechanism securing the loop to the handle. The wooden loop is configured as a closed circular or oval structure having an internal diameter of approximately 4 mm, enabling the retention and transfer of a controlled volume of microbial inoculum. The device is fabricated entirely from natural and biodegradable materials, eliminating the use of metal and plastic components. It is suitable for microbiological procedures such as streak plating, colony isolation, and culture transfer. The invention provides an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and disposable alternative to conventional inoculating loops, reducing laboratory waste and environmental impact while maintaining functional efficiency.
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