Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a dispenser and particularly to a farm shield pesticide dispenser.
Description of Related Art
In agriculture, application of pesticides is essential to protect crops from pests and diseases, ensuring higher yields and food security. Over the years, various methods have been employed for pesticide application, ranging from manual techniques to advanced mechanized systems.
Manual methods, such as handheld and backpack sprayers, remain prevalent, particularly on small farms. These methods often result in uneven pesticide distribution, overuse or underuse of chemicals, and direct exposure of farmers to hazardous substances, posing significant health risks. On larger farms, mechanized systems such as boom sprayers and tractor-mounted sprayers offer greater efficiency and coverage. However, high acquisition and operational costs make them inaccessible for many small and medium-sized farmers.
Recent advancements, including drone sprayers and fertigation systems, introduced precision agriculture techniques, improving the accuracy of pesticide application. Despite benefits, these systems face challenges such as high initial investment, operational complexity, and maintenance requirements. Moreover, environmental concerns regarding pesticide runoff, over application, and impact on non-target organisms persist as significant issues.
Existing approaches, while diverse, exhibit limitations in terms of affordability, safety, and accessibility. These challenges highlight the need for innovative solutions to make pesticide application more efficient, safer, and environmentally friendly.
There is thus a need for an improved and advanced farm shield pesticide dispenser that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a farm shield pesticide dispenser. The dispenser comprising: a reservoir adapted to store chemical reagents selected from pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, or a combination thereof. The reservoir comprises: an inlet port adapted to enable a filling of the reservoir with the chemical reagents. The reservoir further comprises: an outlet port adapted to enable a dispensing of the chemical reagents in the reservoir. The dispenser further comprising: a tube connected to the outlet port of the reservoir. The tube comprises a nozzle that is arranged with a flow control valve. The dispenser further comprising: a chemical sensor adapted to measure a concentration of the chemical reagents. The dispenser further comprising: a control unit communicatively connected to the chemical sensor and the flow control valve. The control unit is configured to: receive a first amount of the chemical reagents to be sprayed; receive the measured concentration of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir; convert the first amount of the chemical reagents into a second amount based on the measured concentration of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir; and enable the flow control valve to dispense the second amount of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir.
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for dispensing pesticide using a farm shield pesticide dispenser. The method comprising steps of: receiving a first amount of the chemical reagents to be sprayed; receiving a measured concentration of the chemical reagents stored in a reservoir from a chemical sensor; converting the first amount of the chemical reagents into a second amount based on the measured concentration of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir; and enabling a flow control valve to dispense the second amount of the chemical reagents, stored in the reservoir, through a nozzle.
Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a farm shield pesticide dispenser.
Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a pesticide dispenser that accurately pesticide distribution minimizes wastage, ensures uniform crop protection, and reduces the risk of over-application, which can harm crops and the environment.
Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a pesticide dispenser that reduces direct exposure of farmers to hazardous chemicals, lowering health risks associated with manual pesticide application.
Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a pesticide dispenser that features automated and mechanized systems that save time and labor compared to traditional manual spraying methods, improving overall farm productivity.
Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a pesticide dispenser that is designed to integrate with existing agricultural infrastructure to lower additional investment costs, making them accessible to small and medium-sized farmers.
Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a pesticide dispenser that reduces chemical runoff, protecting soil and water resources and preserving biodiversity by minimizing harm to non-target organisms.
Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a pesticide dispenser that caters to farms of varying sizes, from small plots to large-scale operations, offering adaptability to diverse agricultural needs.
Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a pesticide dispenser that features simplified operation to make advanced systems accessible even to farmers with minimal technical knowledge.
Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a pesticide dispenser that is compatible with precision agriculture technologies, such as sensors and drones, enabling integration into more extensive farm management systems, and enhancing overall efficiency.
These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
FIG. 1A illustrates a block diagram of a farm shield pesticide dispenser, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 1B illustrates a diagram of the farm shield pesticide dispenser, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of a control unit of the farm shield pesticide dispenser, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method for dispensing pesticide using the farm shield pesticide dispenser, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
FIG. 1A illustrates a block diagram of a farm shield pesticide dispenser 100 (hereinafter referred to as the dispenser 100), according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the dispenser 100 may be adapted to store and dispense chemical reagents on crops. The dispenser 100 may further be adapted to maintain a concentration and an amount of the chemical reagents to be dispensed.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the chemical reagents may be, but not limited to, pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type the chemical reagents, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the crops may be, but not limited to, grains, pulses, fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, shrubs, floras, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the crops, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the dispenser 100 may comprise a reservoir 102, a bootstrap 104, an inlet port 106, an outlet port 108, a tube 110, a nozzle 112, a flow control valve 114, a chemical sensor 116, a flow sensor 118, a pressure sensor 120, and a control unit 122.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the reservoir 102 may be adapted to store chemical reagents. In an embodiment of the present invention, the reservoir 102 may be permanently installed in a premise such as, but not limited to, a farmhouse, a field, and so forth. Further, the chemical reagents may be stored in the permanently installed reservoir 102, and may be supplied through a network of pipelines. In another embodiment of the present invention, the reservoir 102 may be portable and may be carried by the user across the premise while application of the chemical reagents. The portability of the reservoir 102 may be enabled by means such as, but no limited to, a wheel to move the reservoir 102, a handle to carry the reservoir 102, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the portability of the reservoir 102 may enabled by the bootstrap(s) 104. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any means for enabling the portability of the reservoir 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the reservoir 102 may be constructed of material such as, but not limited to, a plastic material, a metallic material, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the reservoir 102 may be constructed of a non-reactive and non-corrosive material. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the reservoir 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. According to embodiments of the present invention, the reservoir 102 may be of any shape such as, but not limited to, a cubical shape, a cuboidal shape, a cylindrical shape, a spherical shape, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any shape of the reservoir 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, the reservoir 102 102 may comprise the bootstrap 104, the inlet port 106, and the outlet port 108.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the bootstrap 104 may be arranged on a back side of the reservoir 102. The back side of the reservoir 102 may be the side that may be in contact with a back of the user. The bootstrap 104 may enable the user to carry the reservoir 102 on their back and hence, enabling the portability of the reservoir 102. In an embodiment of the present invention, the bootstrap 104 may be permanently fixated into the reservoir 102. In another embodiment of the present invention, the bootstrap 104 may be detachably attached to the reservoir 102. According to embodiments of the present invention, the bootstrap 104 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a plastic material, a jute material, a rubber material, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bootstrap 104 may be constructed of a comfortable and stress-absorbing material. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the bootstrap 104, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the inlet port 106 may be arranged on a top surface of the reservoir 102. The inlet port 106 may be adapted to enable a filling of the reservoir 102 with the chemical reagents. Further, after filling the reservoir 102 with the chemical reagents, the inlet port 106 may be sealed using means such as, but not limited to, a cap, a cork, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any means for sealing the inlet port 106, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the outlet port 108 may be arranged on a bottom surface of the reservoir 102. The outlet port 108 may be adapted to enable a dispensing of the chemical reagents in the reservoir 102. Further, the outlet port 108 may be sealed using means such as, but not limited to, a cap, a cork, and so forth, to prevent an unnecessary dispensing of the chemical reagents. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any means for sealing the outlet port 108, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, the outlet port 108 may be connected to the tube 110.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the tube 110 may be connected to the outlet port 108 of the reservoir 102. The tube 110 may be adapted to receive the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir 102. The tube 110 may be of a predefined length. The tube 110 may further be flexible in nature. The flexibility of the tube 110 may enable a fine maneuverability and reachability of the chemical reagents. According to embodiments of the present invention, the tube 110 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a rubber material, a silicone material, a plastic material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the tube 110, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, the tube 110 may comprise the nozzle 112 that may be arranged with the flow control valve 114.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the nozzle 112 may be arranged at a dispensing end of the tube 110. The nozzle 112 may enable a streamlined dispense of the chemical reagents from the tube 110. According to embodiments of the present invention, the nozzle 112 may be, but not limited to, a flat fan nozzle, a solid stream nozzle, a full cone nozzle, a hollow cone nozzle, a mist nozzle, a fog nozzle, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the nozzle 112, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the flow control valve 114 may be arranged with the nozzle 112. The flow control valve 114 may be adapted to modulate a flow and/or a rate of dispense of the chemical reagents from the tube 110. Further, the flow control valve 114 may be adapted to cut off the flow of the chemical reagents from the tube 110. According to embodiments of the present invention, the flow control valve 114 may be, but not limited to, a ball valve, a butterfly valve, a check valve, a diaphragm valve, a faucet valve, a gate valve, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the flow control valve 114, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the chemical sensor 116 may be installed inside the reservoir 102. The chemical sensor 116 may be adapted to be in continuous contact with the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir 102. The chemical sensor 116 may be adapted to measure the concentration of the chemical reagents. Further, the chemical sensor 116 may be adapted to measure other factors of the chemical reagents. The other factors of the chemical reagents may be, but not limited to, a contamination of the chemical reagents, a morality of the chemical reagents, a molality of the chemical reagents, a normality of the chemical reagents, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any factors of the chemical reagents that may be measured by the chemical reagents, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. According to embodiments of the present invention, the chemical sensor 116 may be, but not limited to, a capacitive sensor, an electronic nose, an optical chemical sensors, an electrochemical sensors, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the chemical sensor 116, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the flow sensor 118 may be installed in correlation with the flow control valve 114. The flow sensor 118 may be adapted to, actuate the flow control valve 114, cut-off the dispensing of the chemical reagents from the reservoir 102. According to embodiments of the present invention, the flow sensor 118 may be, but not limited to, a differential pressure flow meter, an orifice flow meter, a Venturi flow meter, a pitot tube flow meter, a positive displacement flow meter, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the flow sensor 118, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the pressure sensor 120 may be installed inside the reservoir 102. The pressure sensor 120 may be adapted to be in continuous contact with the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir 102. The pressure sensor 120 may be adapted to measure a pressure inside of the reservoir 102. The pressure sensor 120 may be adapted to detect the leakage of the chemical reagents from the reservoir 102. According to embodiments of the present invention, the pressure sensor 120 may be, but not limited to, an aneroid barometer sensors, manometer sensors, bourdon tube sensors, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the pressure sensor 120, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 122 may be connected to the chemical sensor 116 and to the flow control valve 114. The control unit 122 may further be connected to the flow sensor 118 and the pressure sensor 120, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 122 may be configured to maintain the concentration and the dispensing of the chemical reagents from the reservoir 102. The control unit 122 may further be configured to execute computer-executable instructions to generate an output relating to the system 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the control unit 122 may be, but not limited to, a microprocessor, a development board, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 122 may be a Programmable Logic Control (PLC) unit or a microcontroller. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the control unit 122 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 122 may further be explained in conjunction with FIG. 2
FIG. 1B illustrates a diagram of the dispenser 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the reservoir 102 may be adapted to store chemical reagents. The bootstrap 104 may be arranged on the back side of the reservoir 102. The bootstrap 104 may enable the user to carry the reservoir 102 on their back. Hence, enabling the portability of the reservoir 102.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the outlet port 108 may be arranged on the bottom surface of the reservoir 102. The outlet port 108 may be adapted to enable the dispensing of the chemical reagents in the reservoir 102. The tube 110 may be connected to the outlet port 108 of the reservoir 102. The tube 110 may be adapted to receive the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir 102.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the nozzle 112 may be arranged at the dispensing end of the tube 110. The nozzle 112 may enable the streamlined dispense of the chemical reagents from the tube 110. Further, the nozzle 112 may be arranged with the flow control valve 114. The flow control valve 114 may be adapted to modulate the flow and/or the rate of dispense of the chemical reagents from the tube 110.
FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of the control unit 122 of the dispenser 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The control unit 122 may comprise the computer-executable instructions in form of programming modules such as a data receiving module 200, a data comparison module 202, a data conversion module 204, and a dispense module 206.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the data receiving module 200 may be configured to receive a first amount of the chemical reagents to be sprayed. The data receiving module 200 may further be configured to receive the measured concentration of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir 102 from the chemical sensor 116. The data receiving module 200 may be configured to transmit the received first amount and the concentration of the chemical reagents to the data comparison module 202.
The data comparison module 202 may be activated upon receipt of the first amount and the concentration of the chemical reagents from the data receiving module 200. The data comparison module 202 may be configured to compare the concentration of the chemical reagents with a required concentration. Upon comparison, if the concentration of the chemical reagents is equal to the required concentration, then the data comparison module 202 may be configured to transmit a first dispense signal to the dispense module 206. Else, the data comparison module 202 may be configured to transmit a conversion signal to the data conversion module 204.
The data conversion module 204 may be activated upon receipt of the conversion signal from the data comparison module 202. The data conversion module 204 may be configured to convert the first amount of the chemical reagents into a second amount to match the concentration with the required concentration. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first amount of the chemical reagents may be converted into the second amount by the addition of additives in a predefined amount.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the additives may be, but not limited to, a water, a solvent, a non-ionic solution, an ionic solution, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the additives that may be added into the first amount of the chemical reagents for conversion into the second amount, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
Further, the amount of the additives that may be added to the first amount of the chemical reagents may be devised using an equation (1). The equation (1) may be:
V final=(((C initial*V initial)+(C additive*V addtitve)))/((V inital+V additive)) --- equation (1)
wherein, V final may be the amount of the additives that may be added into the first amount of the chemical reagents for obtaining the second amount, C initial may be the concentration of the chemical reagents, V initial may be a volume of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir 102, C additive may be the concentration of the additive, and V additive may be the volume of the additive.
In another embodiment of the present invention, if the additive may be the water, then the amount of the water that may be added into the first amount of the chemical reagents may be devised using an equation (2). The equation (2) may be:
V final=(((C initial*V initial)))/((V inital+V additive)) --- equation (2)
wherein, V final may be the amount of the water that may be added into the first amount of the chemical reagents for obtaining the second amount, C initial may be the concentration of the chemical reagents, V initial may be the volume of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir 102, and V additive may be the volume of the water.
Upon conversion of the first amount of the chemical reagents in to the second amount, the data conversion module 204 may be configured to transmit a second dispense signal the to the dispense module 206.
The dispense module 206 may be activated upon receipt of either the first dispense signal from the data comparison module 202 or the second dispense signal from the data conversion module 204.
In an embodiment of the present invention, if the dispense module 206 may be activated upon receipt of the first dispense signal, then the dispense module 206 may be configured to activate the flow sensor 118. Along with the flow sensor 118, the dispense module 206 may be configured to enable the flow control valve 114 to dispense the first amount of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir 102. Upon enabling of the flow control valve 114, the first amount of the chemical reagents may be dispensed through the nozzle 112 of the pipe. The nozzle 112 may further be directed towards the crops for application of the chemical reagents onto the crops.
Moreover, as the flow sensor 118 may already be activated by the dispense module 206, the flow sensor 118 may continuously be measuring an amount of the chemical reagents being dispensed via the nozzle 112. Further, as the measurements from the flow sensor 118 may indicate that the first amount of the chemical reagents may have been dispensed. The flow sensor 118 may initiate a chain of commands, via the control unit 122, to the flow control valve 114 to cut-off the dispensing of the first amount of the chemical reagents from the reservoir 102.
In an embodiment of the present invention, if the dispense module 206 may be activated upon receipt of the second dispense signal, then the dispense module 206 may be configured to activate the flow sensor 118. Along with the flow sensor 118, the dispense module 206 may be configured to enable the flow control valve 114 to dispense the second amount of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir 102. Upon enabling of the flow control valve 114, the second amount of the chemical reagents may be dispensed through the nozzle 112 of the pipe. The nozzle 112 may further be directed towards the crops for the application of the chemical reagents onto the crops.
Moreover, as the flow sensor 118 may already be activated by the dispense module 206, the flow sensor 118 may continuously be measuring the amount of the chemical reagents being dispensed via the nozzle 112. Further, the measurements from the flow sensor 118 may indicate that the second amount of the chemical reagents may have been dispensed. The flow sensor 118 may initiate the chain of commands, via the control unit 122, to the flow control valve 114 to cut-off the dispensing of the second amount of the chemical reagents from the reservoir 102.
FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method 300 for dispensing the pesticide using the dispenser 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
At step 302, the dispenser 100 may receive the first amount of the chemical reagents to be sprayed.
At step 304, the dispenser 100 may receive the measured concentration of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir 102.
At step 306, the dispenser 100 may compare the measured concentration with the required concentration. Upon measurement, if the measured concentration is equal to the required concentration, then the method 300 may proceed to a step 308. Else, the method 300 may proceed to a step 310.
At the step 308, the dispenser 100 may enable the flow control valve 114 to dispense the first amount of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir 102.
At the step 310, the dispenser 100 may convert the first amount of the chemical reagents into the second amount based on the measured concentration of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir 102.
At step 312, the dispenser 100 may enable the flow control valve 114 to dispense the second amount of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir 102.
While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A farm shield pesticide dispenser (100), the dispenser (100) comprising:
a reservoir (102) adapted to store chemical reagents, wherein the reservoir (102) comprises:
an inlet port (106) adapted to enable a filling of the reservoir (102) with the chemical reagents; and
an outlet port (108) adapted to enable a dispensing of the chemical reagents in the reservoir (102);
a tube (110) connected to the outlet port (108) of the reservoir (102), wherein the tube (110) comprises a nozzle (112) that is arranged with a flow control valve (114);
a chemical sensor (116) arranged in the reservoir (102) and adapted to measure a concentration of the chemical reagents; and
a control unit (122) communicatively connected to the chemical sensor (116) and to the flow control valve (114), characterized in that the control unit (122) is configured to:
receive a first amount of the chemical reagents to be sprayed;
receive the measured concentration of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir (102);
convert the first amount of the chemical reagents into a second amount based on the measured concentration of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir (102); and
enable the flow control valve (114) to dispense the second amount of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir (102).
2. The dispenser (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (122) is connected to a flow sensor (118) installed on the flow control valve, adapted to cut-off the dispensing of the second amount of the chemical reagents from the reservoir (102).
3. The dispenser (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reservoir (102) comprise of bootstrap (104) adapted for piggybacking of the reservoir (102) on a back of a user.
4. The dispenser (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (122) is selected from a microcontroller, a Programmable Logic Circuit (PLC), or a combination thereof.
5. The dispenser (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a pressure sensor (120) adapted to detect the leakage of the chemical reagents from the reservoir (102).
6. The dispenser (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the chemical sensor (116) is adapted to detect a contamination of the chemical reagents in the reservoir (102).
7. The dispenser (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the chemical reagents are selected from pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, or a combination thereof.
8. A method (300) for dispensing pesticide using a farm shield pesticide dispenser (100), the method (300) is characterized by steps of:
receiving a first amount of the chemical reagents to be sprayed;
receiving a measured concentration of the chemical reagents stored in a reservoir (102) from a chemical sensor (116);
converting the first amount of the chemical reagents in to a second amount based on the measured concentration of the chemical reagents stored in the reservoir (102); and
enabling a flow control valve (114) to dispense the second amount of the chemical reagents, stored in the reservoir (102), through a nozzle (112).
9. The method (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the chemical sensor (116) is adapted to detect a contamination of the chemical reagents in the reservoir (102).
10. The method (300) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the nozzle (112) and the reservoir (102) are connected via a tube (110).
Date: December 27, 2024
Place: Noida

Nainsi Rastogi
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2372)
Agent for the Applicant