MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641049794 A) filed by Knowledge Institute Of Technology, Salem, Tamil Nadu, on April 19, for 'foldable bicycle.'

Inventor(s) include Naveenkumar, Somasundaran; Santhosh, Seeralan; Agasra, Saravanakumar; Sandhiya, Madheswaran; Hema Priya, Obuli; Saranya, Ramesh; Yogeswari, Ganesan; Nasmin, Mohammed Raseen; and Sangeetha, Dhanasekaren.

The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a foldable bicycle comprising a frame structure having a modular frame section (11) configured to enable transition between an operational configuration and a folded configuration. The bicycle includes a front wheel assembly (2), a rear wheel assembly (3), a seat assembly (5), a handlebar assembly (4), and a pedal and drive assembly (7) operatively connected to the frame structure. The modular frame section (11) facilitates compact folding while maintaining structural integrity and enabling adjustability of the frame to accommodate users of varying physical attributes. The bicycle is lightweight, portable, and suitable for convenient storage and transportation, particularly in space-constrained environments."

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