MUMBAI, India, July 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641077853 A) filed by Ramesh Kurbet; and Roopa Marulasiddappa Nerlige on June 24, 2026, for Portable Community-Level Smart Waste-To-Resource Microfactory With Ai-Based Waste Characterization, Automated Resource Routing, Hybrid Solar-Biomass Processing, And Sustainability Analytics.
Inventor includes Roopa Marulasiddappa Nerlige.
The application for the patent was published on July 03, 2026, under issue no. 27/2026.
Abstract: A portable community-level smart waste-to-resource microfactory designed for decentralised waste management and resource recovery in community settings and educational institutions is the subject of the current innovation. Through an integrated modular architecture, the microfactory is built to treat a variety of waste streams, including food waste, paper trash, agricultural residues, landscaping waste, and other biodegradable materials. The system consists of an automated waste-routing mechanism that directs categorised waste streams to suitable processing paths and an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based waste characterisation module that can detect, classify, and evaluate incoming waste materials. A hybrid solar-biomass thermal processing module designed to offer energy- efficient thermal treatment for waste transformation processes is also incorporated into the idea. Through specialised resource recovery modules, processed materials are transformed into value-added products including compost, charcoal, recycled building blocks, and other reusable resources. Real-time monitoring of trash intake, processing efficiency, resource generation, and operational efficiency is possible with a digital sustainability dashboard. The system also has a carbon reduction scoring engine that is set up to measure the benefits of carbon sequestration, landfill diversion, greenhouse gas emission reductions, and overall environmental effect. Intelligent waste characterisation, automatic resource recovery, processing aided by renewable energy, sustainability monitoring, and educational engagement are all made possible by the integrated design on a single portable platform. As a result, the invention facilitates the adoption of the circular economy, lessens the need for trash disposal, lowers carbon emissions, and encourages sustainable environmental practices in research campuses, schools, colleges, universities, and community sustainability centers.
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