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US 2026/0200579 A1Published application
System for dispersing biological agents
OwnerChandler Bennettinventor
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Abstract
A system and method for dispersing biological agents over a target area is disclosed. Biological agents are contained in a dispersal device having a rotatable drum-like container. The dispersal device is mounted on a vehicle, which traverses the target area. A motor rotates the container, causing the biological agents to be released from the dispersal device through a series of openings in the container. In an improved embodiment, the dispersal rate is controlled by an adjustable sleeve wrapped around the container.
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A method for dispersing biological agents, the method comprising:
- containing a plurality of biological organisms in a cylindrical container having an inner cavity, a central axis, a container wall extending circumferentially around the central axis, and a plurality of container openings extending through the container wall and arranged circumferentially around the central axis;
- mounting the cylindrical container on an unmanned vehicle;
- traversing over a target area with the unmanned vehicle;
- rotating the cylindrical container around the central axis by means of a motor, wherein the rotation causes the gravity-assisted release of the plurality of biological agents through the plurality of container openings;
- dispersing the biological organisms over the target area by means of at least the rotation of the drum and the traversal of the unmanned vehicle.
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A system for dispersing biological agents, comprising:
- an unmanned vehicle;
- an apparatus mounted to the unmanned vehicle, the apparatus comprising a rotatable cylindrical container having a central axis and an inner cavity surrounded by a container wall with a plurality of container openings arranged circumferentially around the central axis;
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- a plurality of biological agents contained within the inner cavity of the cylindrical container, wherein the openings in the container wall are configured to allow passage of the biological agents out of the cylindrical container.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.