MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611088115 A) filed by Chitkara University on July 19, 2026, for Thymoquinone-Based Combustible Mosquito Repellent Card.
Inventors include Preetpal Singh; Dr. Ravinder Singh; Shivam Thakur; Sunil Kumar; Om Kumar; Aman Bhagat; Pratima Kumari; and Dr. Sarita Jangra.
The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a thymoquinone-based combustible mosquito repellent card comprising a combustible matrix containing wood powder, charcoal powder, a binder, an oxidizing agent, thymoquinone, one or more synergistic repellents, a fixative, and an antioxidant. Upon ignition, the card undergoes controlled smoldering to release mosquito-repelling vapors over an extended period with minimal smoke generation. The lightweight, portable, and electricity-free card provides sustained mosquito protection and offers an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional mosquito coils and electric vaporizers. Reference
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