“Innovation is the specific instrument of entrepreneurship. The act that endows resources with a new capacity to create wealth.” - Peter F. Drucker

Innovation List

1. Extendable Pedal-Crank

The innovation is a new extendable pedal-crank system that generates double the torque/power compared to traditional crank under same force exerted by leg and it can be mounted on a bicycle, tricycle, pedicab, manually driven airplane and several other manually driven vehicles/implements and gadgets, etc. It can be used to generate electrical energy, charging battery, running a pump-set etc.

Working

Manually driven vehicles move by the torque generated out of the force exerted by the leg of the driver on the pedal. The magnitude of torque here is equal to the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance i.e. the length of the crank. Increasing the crank length increases the radius of leg movement and makes driving difficult. The present innovation is a means to increase the length to about two times the length of an average crank without increasing or altering the radius of the circular path through which the legs of the driver move. This means that the leg movement will remain same as that of a traditional pedal-crank and that the ground clearance and upper clearance will remain exactly the same while the power available at the sprocket is double that of a traditional arrangement. The sitting position and the leg position with respect to the body and the frame of the bicycle will remain exactly the same. In short, a driver will find no difference in driving except the additional power.

The Pedal Crank Advantage

This is very useful for a sports bicycle, bicycle especially for ladies, bicycle for elderly people and, also for manually driven vehicle for physically challenged people. It will make rickshaw (tricycle) and flatbed (trolly) competitive to motorized vehicles. Boats driven manually with a propeller, manually driven lawnmower, tiller, digger and several other manually driven implements can be made faster and more efficient when driven by this pedal-crank. With the increased torque an improved version of bicycle i.e. a new micro-personal utility vehicle in the form of a tricycle for short distance travel perhaps with a co-passenger is a reality with the present crank. Several implements have been already conceived which had not been thought feasible earlier. A human-powered aero plane is a distinct possibility now.

Cost Structure

Cost of one unit of pedal crank assembly: Rs. 500 for either side

2. ClimaCon

ClimaCon technology refers to thermally regulated wearable technology. The products include ClimaMet, ClimaNeck and ClimaGear. ClimaMet is a helmet that cools or heats the inner of the helmet as desired by the user. Similarly, ClimaNeck is a neck accessory that removes or provides heat to keep the user comfortable. Similar to ClimaMet and ClimaNeck, ClimaGear is a jacket/vest that either removes heat from the body to keep the user cool or adds heat to keep the user regardless of the external environment..

Working

ClimaCon is a patent pending (PCT filed and own 100% rights) that uses novel combination of thermoelectric technology and a novel heat sink with electronic temperature control – all built into a slim vest/jacket or a fashionable neck scarf or a sturdy helmet. The vest/jacket: ClimaGear, neck scarf: ClimaNeck and, helmet: ClimaMet can heat or cool on demand, as needed by the user. It will reduce heat stress in hot temperature conditions and increase productivity. ClimaCon is designed to supplement the human body’s thermal regulation. It is designed to act as traditional clothing in terms of sweat evaporation capability to allow heat dissipation of the body. The cooling/heating points are strategically located on places where sweat production is minimal and high concentration of blood vessels for maximal effect. ClimaGear is mobile, quiet, lightweight (Jacket-1.5 kgs, Vest-1.2kgs, Neck cooler-140gms which is 200% lighter then current cooling system in the market), failure tolerant (Modular), easy to use, with no moving parts.

The ClimaCon Advantage

Outdoor workers, military, and sports enthusiasts’ personnel often perform or live in harsh weather and extreme heat conditions. Personnel working in extreme heat are often subjected to heat stress and other heat related aliments. Additionally, it has been proven that there is productivity loss in personnel working and performing extreme heat. It can be stressful and often lead to accidents and improper decision making and these can increase the mortality rate in the soldiers. Research also suggests that factory output is lower in hot seasons, accident frequency is increased at temperatures above 25oC, and mistakes are increased at temperatures higher then 33oC. In summary hot conditions lead to financial loss, morale loss to workers/soldiers, and increases heat related health problems. Currently there is no effective solution in the market that addresses this unmet need. Dhama aims to address this unmet need with its products.

Cost Structure

Unit cost for ClimaMet- Rs 3000-5000, ClimaNeck- Rs. 5000, Climagear – Rs. 30,000 to 50,000

3. Aero Spray

A remote controlled aircraft for aerial spraying of pesticides or fertilizers. Designed as a stable, slow flying machine it can land and take off from short runways. It can carry a payload of 50 Kgs and can be used for aerial spraying over farms or difficult to reach plantations. The remote is a simple system that can be operated even by people who have little or no knowledge about flying.

Working

It is designed with a high winged wide body (similar to J3 Piper club) and can take a maximum payload of 50kgs of pesticides or insecticides. It is fitted with a 12 Volt jet pump to pump the liquid through nozzle disposers, which will spray the entire 50 kg in 10 minutes. The aircraft is equipped to fly for 25 mins and this timing includes the takeoff and landing. It can fly at a minimum speeds of 15 KM/H and with a stall speed of 10Km/H. The aircraft can fly steady at low altitudes and can fly to a distance of 1.1 KM. The aircraft is fitted with a petrol engine with an oil mixture of 20% like any usual motorcycles. The remote is a simple four channel system which is very easy to operate.

The prototype is made out of Balsa and Plywood which is easy to construct as an Aero modeler, but the commercial version will be of Resin mould with aluminum supports and other strong and light material.

The Aero Spray advantage

So far only bigger aircrafts are being used in India for this purpose which cannot be used by small or individual farmers. This aircraft can be used by farmers with smaller landholdings. It is also designed for spraying pesticides over coconut trees, banana plantations, forest areas, and inaccessible lands. Short runways needed for the aero spray ensure that it can easily be used all cases.

Cost Structure

Cost of one commercial unit of remote controlled aero plane: Rs. 4-5 lakhs

4. MozziQuit

MozziQuit is a unique eco friendly mosquito trap that traps and kills female mosquitoes in order to eradicate the mosquito menace.

Working

Once the power switch is turned on, “MozziQuit” Mosquito Trap will generate heat and moisture equivalent to excess of human body heat. Due to its excellent luring effect all the mosquitoes in the room or adjacent area on external use will be attracted towards the trap. The attracted Mosquitoes will be pulled in through the inlet into the collection container. These trapped mosquitoes will be killed instantly while they travel the distance between the inlet to the collection container using a specialized killing mechanism.

The MozziQuit Advantage

"MozziQuit" Mosquito Trap can be effectively used in bedrooms or living rooms of a standard size of 120 sq.ft. upto 10,000 sq.ft. provided they are open halls without barrier of walls. Usage of MozziQuit will lead to slow eradication of the mosquitos prevalent in that area. User can also see the number of dead mosquitoes trapped and killed when they dump the dead mosquitoes from the removable collection container.

Cost Structure

The manufacturing cost per unit is approximately Rs. 1200/-

5. Seamic

Seamic is an innovative product obtained from sea algae which helps in better crop management. It is obtained from crop specific marine algae and superior balanced humic and fulvic acids which are integrated with microbial culture. This product also helps in control of fungal and bacterial diseases and pest management.

Working

There are many crop productivity enhancing components present in Seamic. These components help induce root formation, prevent leaf and fruit fall. They stimulate cell division, enhance growth and promote cell germination. They are essential to photosynthesis and keep up the biochemical activity even during adverse conditions. Seamic also has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties which help in disease control.

Seamic can be applied by soaking seeds in 2.5ml of Seamic in 1 litre of water of 1 hour, dipping the seedling in 2.5ml of Seamic in 1 litre of water for ½ hour and even spraying seamic in a 15-20 day interval (2.5ml in 1 litre of water).

The Seamic Advantage

Seamic usage results in production of enlarged root system which aid in fast recovery from stress out off strong wind, drought, and abnormal temperature variation, transplanting shock and nutrient deficiency.

Seamic usage enhances the leaf structure, thereby increasing photosynthesis that builds stronger plants and better harvests.

Seamic gives better and systemic resistance to plants against pest and diseases.

Cost Structure

Expected cost is Rs 300/- per litre