MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621090480 A) filed by Marwadi University; and Gk Dholakiya on July 24, 2026, for Vehicle Fuel Port Monitoring And Protection Device.
Inventors include Veer Sandeep Bhai Dave; Nirbhay Pankajbhai Bhojani; Manish; Diya Karmakar; and Deepak Kumar Verma.
The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.
Abstract: A vehicle fuel port monitoring and protection device, comprising of a plate 101 to rest on the outer surface of the vehicle surrounding the fuel port, a plurality of suction cups 102 to firmly attach the plate 101 to the vehicle body, an imaging unit 105 to detect the presence and position of the fuel nozzle, a hinge joint 104 to open or close a flap 103 for safe access to the fuel port, a disc 110 to rotate and enable controlled access to the fuel port for refuelling operations, a plurality of clamps 111 to secure the disc 110 around the fuel port opening, a sensing unit 112 to determine the distance between the fuel port and the fuel nozzle, an articulated arm 113 to guide the fuel nozzle during refuelling, and an electronic sprayer 107 to spray powder at locations having fuel leakage or spillage.
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