MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641061675 A) filed by Mohan Kandasamy; Sri Shanmugha College Of Engineering And Technology; G. Akshaya; S. Bhuvaneshwari; G. Mohanapriya; L. Thulasi; S. Sapthagiri; V. Dharmaraj; S. Pramothkumar; and A. Harini, Velur, Tamil Nadu, on May 15, for 'design and development of a hooded sprayer for row crop.'
Inventor(s) include Mohan Kandasamy; Sri Shanmugha College Engineering And Technology; G. Akshaya; S. Bhuvaneshwari; G. Mohanapriya; L. Thulasi; S. Sapthagiri; V. Dharmaraj; S. Pramothkumar; and A. Harini.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The design and development of a hooded sprayer for row crops aim to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of pesticide and herbicide application in agriculture. Conventional backpack sprayers often lead to operator fatigue, uneven spray distribution, and significant chemical drift, which can harm non-target crops and the environment. To address these challenges, a wheeled hooded sprayer system is developed to provide targeted and controlled spraying between crop rows.The sprayer consists of a lightweight frame mounted on wheels, a chemical tank, and a protective hood enclosing the spray nozzles. The hood minimizes spray drift by shielding the spray from wind and ensures that chemicals are applied only to the intended area. A dual-nozzle arrangement is incorporated to increase the spray coverage area without increasing input pressure, thereby improving operational efficiency. The ergonomic design reduces the physical burden on farmers, eliminating the need to carry heavy loads. The system can also be adapted for both pesticide spraying and fertilizer application. Field evaluation shows improved spray uniformity, reduced chemical wastage, and enhanced crop protection. Overall, the hooded sprayer provides a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and efficient solution for modern row crop farming."
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