MUMBAI, India, Aug. 10 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641085486 A) filed by Chennai Institute Of Technology on July 13, 2026, for Uv-Resistant Water Tap Handle For Outdoor Plumbing Applications.
Inventors include Mr Pradeep Castro P; and Dr. V. Dhinakaran.
The application for the patent was published on July 31, 2026, under issue no. 31/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT Title: UV-RESISTANT WATER TAP HANDLE FOR OUTDOOR PLUMBING APPLICATIONS 5 10 15 20 The titled invention discloses a UV- resistant water tap handle for outdoor plumbing applications designed to provide reliable manual operation of water tap valves under prolonged outdoor environmental conditions. The water tap handle includes a handle body (1) comprising an elongated lever arm for transmitting manual torque, a hub interface (2) configured to engage different valve stem geometries, a reinforced polymer structure (3) fabricated from a UV-resistant reinforced thermoplastic material for improving mechanical strength and environmental resistance, and a structural reinforcement (4) comprising internal reinforcement features for enhancing stiffness and durability. The hub interface is adaptable to square, circular, or keyed valve stem configurations, enabling compatibility with different water tap designs. The water tap handle can be manufactured using additive manufacturing or conventional manufacturing techniques for customized or high-volume production. The invention provides a lightweight, durable, UV- resistant, and adaptable replacement water tap handle with improved torque transmission, structural integrity, and long service life for outdoor plumbing applications
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