MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641061765 A) filed by Mohan Kandasamy; S. Pramoth Kumar; S. Sasipriya; S. Gayathri; R. Pooja; P. Nithya; A. Harini; V. Dharmaraj; and M. Sowndhararajan, Velur, Tamil Nadu, on May 15, for 'design and fabrication of spinach harvester.'
Inventor(s) include Mohan Kandasamy; S. Pramoth Kumar; S. Sasipriya; S. Gayathri; R. Pooja; P. Nithya; A. Harini; V. Dharmaraj; and M. Sowndhararajan.
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 spinach harvester machine is a simple, manually operated tool developed to make the harvesting process easier and more efficient for farmers. Traditionally, spinach is harvested by hand, which requires a lot of labour, takes more time, and often results in uneven cutting and damage to the crop. These issues not only reduce efficiency but also increase the overall cost of production. To overcome these challenges, a practical and low-cost harvesting machine has been designed. It includes key components such as a DC motor, cutting blade, a reel mechanism, belt conveyor, and a collection tray, all working together to perform the harvesting operation smoothly. The working process of the machine is straightforward and farmer-friendly. The reel gently guides the spinach plants towards the cutting blades, where they are cut evenly. Once cut, the spinach is carried by the belt conveyor and collected neatly in a tray. This system reduces the need for heavy physical work, saves valuable time, and lowers dependence on manual labor. It also helps in reducing crop damage and ensures better quality produce. Overall, this machine improves productivity and increases farmers profits, making it a suitable solution especially for small and medium-scale farmers."
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