MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611091389 A) filed by Manipal University Jaipur on July 28, 2026, for A Compact Multi-Functional Paper Punching And Document Holding Device.

Inventors include Dr. Dharmesh Yadav; Dr. Rakesh Kumar; and Dr. Seema Rani.

The application for the patent was published on September 18, 2026, under issue no. 38/2026.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact multi-functional paper punching and document holding device. The mechanical device comprising a base, a support box, a spring-loaded punching rod, a cap, an anchor-string locking mechanism and an auxiliary pressing plate assembly. During operation a stack of papers is located on the base. ...