MUMBAI, India, June 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621051580 A) filed by Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology on April 22, 2026, for A Portable Oil Skimmer.
Inventors include Chinchanikar, Satish; Chaudhari, Sarthak Sharad; Chavan, Ayush Ambadas; Chaudhari, Kunal Vikas; and Chaudhari, Mohit Liladhar.
The application for the patent was published on June 19, 2026, under issue no. 25/2026.
Abstract: The described technology pertains to environmental remediation, specifically a portable oil skimmer designed for effective removal of oil from water surfaces. The apparatus consists of a GI sheet base (100), an aluminium frame (101), and a PU oleophilic belt (102) mounted on polypropylene pulleys (104), which are operated by a motorised assembly and scraper (103) to collect oil into a tray (106). An Arduino UNO microcontroller (107) processes inputs from a capacitive moisture sensor (109), ultrasonic sensor (111), and IR sensor (108), facilitating autonomous adjustment of skimming operations. A Bluetooth module (110) enables wireless monitoring and control through mobile devices. The system incorporates a turbine (105) for propulsion, allowing movement across contaminated areas. The primary application is smallscale oil spill remediation in confined or remote water bodies. This technology addresses the technical challenge of bulky, inefficient skimmers by providing a compact, energy-efficient, and intelligent solution with enhanced oil recovery and reduced manual intervention.
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