MUMBAI, India, Nov. 6 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641017684 A) filed by Presidency University, Bangalore on February 17, 2026, for Manhole Cover Handling And Cleaning Device.
Inventor includes Dr. Venkatesha Raju K.
The application for the patent was published on November 06, 2026, under issue no. 45/2026.
Abstract: A manhole cover handling and cleaning device, comprises of a main body 101 supporting extendable rods 104 and motorized wheel 105 for maneuvering and positioning over a manhole cover, a motorized sliding gate 106 at the base of the body 101 to allow an electromagnetic flap 107, connected via an articulated link 108, to securely engage and lift the manhole cover, an imaging unit 103 fo...