MUMBAI, India, July 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641074387 A) filed by Federal Institute Of Science And Technology Fisat; and Noble G on June 16, 2026, for Handheld Seed Dispensing Shovel Apparatus For Uniform Agriculture Sowing.
Inventors include Noble G; Lerin Babu; Soney R Nadh; Sheelu Susan Mathews; Devananda K Nair; Devananda Santhosh; Devapriya T; Devika Anil; Devika K N; Dilty Joseph; Diya P C; and Edwin Vinjose.
The application for the patent was published on July 10, 2026, under issue no. 28/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT Handheld Seed Dispensing Shovel Apparatus for Uniform Agricultural Sowing discloses a manually operable agricultural tool configured to perform soil digging and 5 seed dispensing using a single handheld apparatus. The apparatus comprises a main body configured to store and guide seeds, a grip for handheld operation, a trigger mechanism, a seed release arrangement, and a shovel blade provided at a lower end of the apparatus. The shovel blade is configured to penetrate the soil and form a cavity or furrow, while the trigger mechanism controls the release of seeds from the main 10 body through a seed outlet toward the soil. A spring may be provided with the trigger mechanism for returning the trigger to its normal position after actuation. The apparatus enables controlled seed placement directly into the soil during sowing, thereby reducing manual effort, seed wastage, repeated bending, and time required for planting. The invention is useful for agricultural, horticultural, nursery, and 15 gardening applications.
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