MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611056542 A) filed by Muneer Ahmad Wani; Dr. Nasar Ahmed Khan; Dr. Navneet Kaur; Suzain Nissar; Toufeeq Showkat; Khateeb Ul Nissar; and Hafsa Munior on May 04, 2026, for An Intelligent Snow Load Mitigation System For Tree Branch Protection Using Distributed Flex Sensing And Automated Oscillatory Actuation Mechanism..
Inventors include Muneer Ahmad Wani; Dr. Nasar Ahmed Khan; Dr. Navneet Kaur; Suzain Nissar; Toufeeq Showkat; Khateeb Ul Nissar; and Hafsa Munior.
The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an intelligent system for preventing snow-induced structural damage in tree branches. The system comprises a flex sensor configured to detect deformation of a branch due to snow accumulation, a processing unit configured to determine a bending parameter based on sensor output, and an electromechanical actuator configured to generate controlled oscillatory motion in the branch to dislodge accumulated snow. Upon detection of deformation exceeding a predefined threshold, the processing unit initiates actuation and transmits real-time alerts to a remote user device via a wireless communication interface. The system further includes a power module and a protective enclosure for operation under adverse environmental conditions. The invention provides a real-time, automated, and scalable solution for protecting trees, reducing agricultural losses, and improving orchard management efficiency. Fig. 1
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