MUMBAI, India, Aug. 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641097822 A) filed by Richard Pinto; Alvas Institute Of Engineering And Technology; and Subrahmanya Vittal Bhat Pangala on August 13, 2026, for A Geometric Guidance Apparatus For Formwork-Free Construction Of Pointed (ogival) And Bulbous-Profile Masonry Shells Of Revolution.
Inventors include Subrahmanya Vittal Bhat Pangala; Mahima; Richard Pinto; and Chaithra Mitthur.
The application for the patent was published on August 21, 2026, under issue no. 34/2026.
Abstract: A geometric guidance apparatus for the formwork-free construction of masonry shells of revolution, including pointed (ogival) and bulbous-profile shells. The apparatus comprises a te...