MUMBAI, India, Aug. 31 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641100262 A) filed by Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management; Dr. Ajith B S; and Mr. Jaideep K N on August 19, 2026, for Portable Hybrid Mechanical-Thermal Apparatus For Pulp Removal And Partial Roasting Of Cocoa Beans.
Inventors include Mr. Jaideep K N; Dr. Ajith B S; Mr. Lekhan K N; Mr. Pareekshith Kumar B; and Mr. Rohan Balamkar.
The application for the patent was published on August 28, 2026, under issue no. 35/2026.
Abstract: Disclosed is a portable hybrid apparatus for removing pulp from wet cocoa beans while partially roasting them. The apparatus comprises an inclined cylindrical chamber, fabricated from food-grade stainless steel, having an inlet and outlet for cocoa seeds. A centrally mounted shaft, driven by a generator-powered motor at 20–40 rpm, carries nylon brushes radially spaced at 90-degree intervals that mechanically dislodge pulp from the seeds. One or more battery-powered hot-air blowers, mounted along the chamber, deliver heated air at 85–110°C, causing dislodged pulp to fall while partially roasting the beans. A perforated sheet at the chamber base separates pulp from seeds, channelling it into a collector for reuse or disposal. By decoupling the mechanical drive from the thermal sub-system's power source, the apparatus enables off-grid operation, reducing processing time compared to conventional sun- drying while improving bean yield, uniformity and quality for decentralized, small-scale cocoa farming operations.
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