MUMBAI, India, Oct. 5 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202531029366 A) filed by Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed To Be University on March 27, 2025, for Chaff Handling Assistive Device.
Inventor includes Ipsita Dash.
The application for the patent was published on October 02, 2026, under issue no. 40/2026.
Abstract: A chaff handling assistive device, comprises of an elongated body 101 having a proximal end with a handle 102 for positioning a rectangular plate 103 attached with a distal end of body 101, on a heap of chaff, a microphone 104 to provide voice command to adjust length of body 101, a speaker 111 to notify user regarding moisture, an imaging unit 105 to detect height of user, a motorized drawer arrangement 106 to provide convenience to user in operating device, a plurality of pneumatic tines 107 to lift, separate, and move chaff efficiently, a motorized slider 108 to collect larger quantities of chaff in fewer scoops, a vibrating unit to cause chaff to shift and settle, a motorized roller 109 wrapped with a protective sheet 110, to unroll sheet 110, to protect user’s clothing and skin from irritants like fine dust, sharp particles, and chaff.
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