KU obtains a patent for innovative technology

The University of Kashmir (KU) on Wednesday announced that it has secured a patent for its pioneering technology titled ‘A smart room heater configured to operate at low voltage under blanket use’.

“The Indian Patent Office officially granted Patent No. 541718 on June 13, 2024 for this innovative device developed by a team of innovators supported by the Center for Innovation, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship (CIIE), Institute of Technology (IoT), Zakura Campus,” read an official statement issued here.

The team, led by Sr Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Er Rouful Alam Bhat, along with KU alumni, Jehangeer Aurshad and student innovators Simran Hameed, Bazila Farooq, Bazillah Sameen, Seerat Bashir and Wasifa Saleem, has completed the ‘ ‘Smart Room Heater’ to make homes more comfortable while taking into account energy consumption, an official spokesperson said in the statement.

“The heater is designed to provide targeted heat in a safe and efficient manner, especially for use under the blanket, and meets a specific need in the market,” the statement said.

While congratulating the team for their remarkable achievement, KU Vice Chancellor Prof. Nilofer Khan said the achievement not only brings honor to the university but also paves the way for future innovations that can significantly benefit the society come.

“Congratulations to the entire team for their excellent contribution. I am extremely proud of the innovative spirit and dedication of our teachers and students. Securing this patent validates their hard work and the supportive environment fostered by our Center for Innovation, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship (CIIE),” she added.

Director, IoT Zakura and Chairman, CIIE, Prof. M. Tariq Banday said this achievement underlines the exceptional work of the faculty, students and the incubation center in driving forward-thinking solutions that have real-world applications.

“We are thrilled to have received this patent, which reflects our commitment to advancing research and innovation,” he said.

Coordinator CIIE, Dr. Bilal Ahmad Malik, said the dedication and hard work of the innovators resulted in this important milestone.

“We believe the patented technology will have a significant impact and we look forward to exploring commercial partnerships to bring this innovation to market,” he said.