MUMBAI, India, July 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641082845 A) filed by Dayananda Sagar College Of Dental Sciences on July 06, 2026, for Brushcycle– Smart Eco-Friendly Toothbrush Exchange System.

Inventors include Dr Avinash J; and Dr Nayana M.

The application for the patent was published on July 10, 2026, under issue no. 28/2026.

Abstract: BrushCycle is a modular, solar-powered kiosk designed to promote sustainable oral hygiene practices through smart toothbrush exchange. The system accepts used toothbrushes, analyzes bristle wear using embedded sensors, and dispenses biodegradable replacements tailored to user profiles. It incorporates biometric or QR-based identification, gamified recycling i...