MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641001481 A) filed by Meenakshi Academy Of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Jan. 6, for 'self replenishing solar powered candle stand with active wax regulation, colour and fragrance customization.'

Inventor(s) include Dr. A. Josephine; Dr. V. Sureka Varalakshmi; and Dr. P. S. Manju.

The application for the patent was published on Jan. 23, under issue no. 04/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a self-replenishing solar-powered candle stand configured for continuous regeneration of customizable candles. The candle stand comprises a wax collection unit ...