MUMBAI, India, Sept. 28 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202531027202 A) filed by Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed To Be University on March 24, 2025, for Manhole Rehabilitation Device.

Inventor includes Sreyansu Satya Prakash.

The application for the patent was published on September 25, 2026, under issue no. 39/2026.

Abstract: A manhole rehabilitation device comprises of a first and second ring 101,102 interconnected by flexible member 103 developed to be installed within a manhole by a user via multiple suction cups 104 , an imaging unit 105 to detect dimensions of the manhole, multiple flaps 106 integrated with member 103 via motorized hinges 107 for accommodating first and second ring 101,102 within the manhole, an air compressor secured with the first ring 101 to inflate the flexible member 103 , a capacitive proximity sensor installed within the suction cups 104 to detect proper contact of suction cups 104 with the manhole surface, a speaker 108 installed on first ring 101 to alert the user for adjusting suction cups 104, a thermal camera 109 installed on the second ring 102 to detect presence of dirt/debris within a sewer and collected by two robotic arms 110 integrated on the second ring 102.

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