MUMBAI, India, Oct. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611104121 A) filed by Chandigarh University on August 29, 2026, for Self-Cleaning Toilet System Employing Automated Biodegradable Seat Film Replacement And Multi- Layer Surface Sterilization.
Inventors include Sonia Bajaj; and Divya.
The application for the patent was published on October 09, 2026, under issue no. 41/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fully automated hygienic toilet system configured to 5 minimize cross-contamination through coordinated touch-free operation and intelligent sanitation. The system comprises a proximity sensor-operated lid, antimicrobial seat and lid surfaces, an automated biodegradable protective film dispensing and retraction mechanism, a sealed used-film compartment, automatic flushing, sprinkler-based cleaning, warm-air drying, Ultraviolet-C sterilization, odor filtration, and an electronic controller configured to 10 sequentially coordinate each hygiene operation. A fresh water-resistant biodegradable protective film is automatically positioned over the seat before each use and removed thereafter into a sealed compartment. Following film removal, the system automatically cleans, dries, sterilizes, and resets the toilet for subsequent users. The integrated arrangement provides improved hygiene, reduced pathogen transmission, enhanced user 15 convenience, environmental sustainability, and compatibility with both newly manufactured toilets and retrofit installations.
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