MUMBAI, India, June 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641074488 A) filed by Mailam Engineering College on June 16, 2026, for An Operator-Isolated Mobile Pesticide Dispensing Machine For Precision Crop Treatment.

Inventors include Dr. R. Rajappan; Dr. S. Vandaarkuzhali; Mr. P. C. Vijayan; Mr. K. Chandrasekar; Dr. V. Pugazhenthi; Mr. P. Ashok Kumar; Mr. K. Sundaravinayagan; Mr. R. Soundararaj; Mr. P. Paramadhayalan; Mr. K. Udhayakumar; and Mr. G. Gurunathan.

The application for the patent was published on June 26, 2026, under issue no. 26/2026.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an operator-isolated mobile pesticide dispensing machine for precision crop treatment in agricultural fields. The machine comprises a mobile chassis supporting a pesticide containment unit, a pressure-regulated dispensing mechanism, and a multi-directional spraying assembly configured to deliver uniform pesticide distribution across crop surfaces. An operator-isolation arrangement is provided wherein the spraying zone is physically separated from the operator control region, thereby significantly reducing direct exposure to pesticide aerosols, droplets, and vapors during spraying operations. The dispensing mechanism maintains a consistent flow rate irrespective of terrain variations and machine movement speed, ensuring accurate pesticide application and minimizing chemical wastage. The mobile configuration enables efficient navigation through crop rows and diverse field conditions while enhancing spraying precision and crop coverage. The machine is adaptable to manual, electric, battery-operated, and renewable energy sources. The invention improves operator safety, agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability, and pesticide utilization efficiency, making it suitable for modern precision farming applications.

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