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`I, Samuel Goldfarb do hereby declare as follows:
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`accurate representation of the documents received by this office. The document is
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`designated as: Russian Utility Model Patent RU 131 561 U1.
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`Samuel Goldfarb, Program Manager of Questel-Orbit, Incorporated,
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`laws of the United States, including 18 U.S.C. § 1001.
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`Signature:
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`Name: Samuel Goldfarb
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`Title: Program Manager, Questel-Orbit, Incorporated
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`Date: 2023-06-07
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`RUSSIAN FEDERATION
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`(19)RU(11)131 561 (13)U1
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`IPC
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`А01В 79/02 (2006.01)
`В09В 1/00 (2006.01)
`B62D 57/036 (2006.01)
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`FEDERAL SERVICE
`FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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`(12) THE UTILITY MODEL DESCRIPTION OF THE PATENT
`Status: not active (last status change: 09/05/2022)
`Duty: taken into account for the 4th year from 09/05/2015 to 09/04/2016. The patent was transferred to the public
`domain.
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`(21) (22) Application: 2012137830/11. 09/04/2012
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`(24) Opening date for term of patent: 09/04/2012
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`Priority(ies)
`(22) Filing date: 09/04/2012
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`(72) Author(s):
`Eduard Vladimirovich Melnikov (RU)
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`(73) Holder(s) of patent:
`Eduard Vladimirovich Melnikov (RU)
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`(45) Published on: 08/27/2013 Official Gazette No. 24
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`Address for correspondence:
`443030, Samarskaya region, Samara,
`Vladimirskaya Str., 23, ap. 78, to E. V. Melnikov
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`(54) MULTIPURPOSE RADIO-CONTROLLED MACHINE FOR WATERLOGGED SOIL
`REMEDIATION
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`(57) Abstract:
`1. A multipurpose machine for remediation of oil-contaminated waterlogged soils, which is
`remotely controlled via a radio link, wherein the machine has a multipurpose base — a carrier vehicle
`on screw carrying and propelling elements and mounted components — certain working apparatuses.
`2. The multipurpose machine according to claim 1, wherein the screw elements are filled with
`foamed polymer material.
`3. The multipurpose machine according to claim 1, wherein the machine is fitted with a
`telemetry system.
`4. The multipurpose machine according to claim 1, wherein the machine comprises a secondary
`power supply unit.
`5. The multipurpose machine according to claim 1, wherein the machine comprises a vacuum
`or threshold skimmer as a mounted component.
`6. The multipurpose machine according to claims 1–5, wherein the machine comprises an
`apparatus for surface soil removal as a mounted component.
`7. The multipurpose machine according to claim 6, wherein the apparatus for surface soil
`removal comprises a transfer mechanism for removed masses.
`8. The multipurpose machine according to claim 6, wherein the apparatus for soil layer removal
`has a drive component to adjust the depth of removal.
`9. The multipurpose machine according to claim 6, wherein the machine comprises a bucket
`elevator as an apparatus for soil removal.
`10. The multipurpose machine according to claim 6, wherein the machine comprises a rotary
`screw operating member as an apparatus for soil removal.
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`11. The multipurpose machine according to claim 7, wherein the transfer mechanism for
`removed masses comprises feeding and unloading conveyors.
`12. The multipurpose machine according to claims 1–5, wherein the machine comprises an
`apparatus for rotary tillage as a mounted component.
`13. The multipurpose machine according to claim 12, wherein the apparatus for rotary tillage
`has a drive component to adjust the depth of rotary tillage.
`14. The multipurpose machine according to claims 1–5, wherein the machine comprises an
`apparatus for artificial microrelief formation as a mounted component.
`15. The multipurpose machine according to claim 14, wherein the machine comprises a ridger
`as an apparatus for artificial microrelief formation.
`16. The multipurpose machine according to claim 14, wherein the machine comprises a plough
`as an apparatus for artificial microrelief formation.
`17. The multipurpose machine according to claims 1–5, wherein the machine comprises an apparatus
`for application of liquid biopreparations and liquid mineral fertilizers as a mounted component.
`18. The multipurpose machine according to claim 17, wherein the apparatus for application of
`liquid biopreparations and liquid mineral fertilizers comprises a container for liquid biopreparations
`and liquid mineral fertilizers.
`19. The multipurpose machine according to claims 1–5, wherein the machine comprises an apparatus
`for spreading dry mineral fertilizers, lime, dry biopreparations and hayseeds as a mounted component.
`20. The multipurpose machine according to claim 19, wherein the apparatus for spreading dry
`mineral fertilizers, lime, dry biopreparations and hayseeds comprises a hopper with sloping walls, at
`the bottom of which there is a drag conveyor, and a spreading disk is mounted under the feed tray of
`the hopper.
`21. The multipurpose machine according to claims 1–5, wherein the machine comprises either
`open or closed hermetically sealed container as a mounted component.
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`The art to which the utility model belongs.
`The multipurpose utility model relates to devices for tackling environmental pollution, in
`particular, to remotely controlled machines for the remediation of oil-contaminated
`waterlogged soils.
`Background
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`The remediation of waterlogged oil-contaminated lands involves measures such as collecting spilled
`oil, cutting off the top highly contaminated soil layer, loosening the soil, forming artificial microrelief,
`applying lime, mineral fertilizers, oil-oxidizing microorganisms, and sowing ameliorants.
`Remediation work can be carried out in dangerous conditions, which is associated with a risk to
`human health and life.
`At present, the problem of creating highly specialized remotely controlled equipment for the
`remediation of oil-contaminated waterlogged soils has not been solved.
`A small-sized walking swamp vehicle for the remediation of oil-contaminated swamp soils is
`known (Pat. RU48920), comprising a body with front and rear rollers mounted thereon, movably
`coupled by front closed oval-shaped guides and rear straight-line guides with a central and two side
`pontoons mounted in parallel, connected by a drive component for alternate movement thereof, as
`well as removable retractor pontoons attached to the outer side of each side pontoon, characterized
`in that working equipment is hingedly hung in the rear part thereof on the body in the form of a re-
`cultivator mill for swamp soils with a drive component for associated milling.
`The disadvantages of the considered walking off-road vehicle, in relation to the use as a vehicle
`for the remediation of oil-contaminated waterlogged soils, include the following:
`1. it is intended mainly for milling the upper oil-contaminated layer of swamp soil;
`2. requires special equipment for transportation and unloading (loading), which reduces
`its mobility;
`3. the presence of a risk to the health and life of the crew when working in
`dangerous conditions;
`4. inefficiency of work and movement on open bodies of water.
`Truxor — a multifunctional amphibian machine manufactured by the Swedish company
`Dorotea Mekaniska AB is known (www.doroteamekaniska.se). The amphibian is a pontoon
`machine on caterpillar tracks operated by one operator. On the machine, an oil skimmer, cultivator,
`excavator, rakes may be quickly mounted as hydraulic attachments. The machine is easily placed
`on a trailer, which makes it mobile and reduces transport costs. However, the disadvantages of the
`machine may include the presence of an operator located on the machine itself, which limits the use
`thereof in conditions dangerous for humans.
`An automated method for collecting oil from the water surface by means of mobile robots
`remotely controlled via a radio link is known, one of which is an oil skimmer robot with an oil
`skimming device mounted thereon. The oil skimmer robot is configured with rotary-screw
`propellers, between which the oil skimming device is disposed, configured in the form of rotating
`brushes. A tanker robot interacting with the oil skimmer robot for transferring the collected oil is
`used as a second mobile robot, which is also configured with the rotary-screw propellers, between
`which an oil collection container is disposed (Pat. RU №2318957).
`The oil skimmer robot is taken as a prototype of the provided multipurpose machine.
`A disadvantage of mobile robots is their highly specialized orientation intended only for
`collecting and transporting oil.
`Disclosure of the utility model.
`The objective of the utility model is to create a multifunctional machine for the remediation of
`oil-contaminated waterlogged lands, which allows maximizing the safety of the operator.
`The technical result of the implementation of the utility model is the expansion of functionality,
`ensuring the safety of the operator when the machine is operating in dangerous conditions.
`Said technical result is achieved by the fact that the multipurpose remotely controlled machine
`is provided, equipped for a specific type of work performed on soil remediation. Depending on the
`type of a component, the multipurpose machine performs the functions as:
`- a machine for collecting and transporting spilled oil,
`- a machine for cutting surface soil,
`- a machine for soil milling,
`- a machine for artificial microrelief formation,
`- a machine for applying liquid biopreparations and liquid mineral fertilizers,
`- a machine for spreading dry mineral fertilizers, lime, dry biopreparations and hayseeds,
`- a transport machine with a container.
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`All machines have a common, identical basis — the carrier vehicle; and an individual
`component for each machine, a certain working apparatus.
`Fig. 1 shows the carrier vehicle; Fig. 2 is a view along arrow A;
`Fig. 3 shows a machine for collecting and transporting spilled oil; Fig. 4 is a view along arrow B;
`Fig. 5 shows a machine for cutting surface soil; Fig. 6 is a view along arrow C;
`Fig. 7 shows a machine for milling the soil; Fig. 8 is a view along arrow D;
`Fig. 9 shows a machine for artificial microrelief formation; Fig. 10 is a view along arrow E;
`Fig. 11 shows a machine for applying liquid biopreparations and liquid mineral fertilizers; Fig.
`12 is a view along arrow F;
`Fig. 13 shows a machine for spreading dry mineral fertilizers, lime, dry biopreparations and
`hayseeds; Fig. 14 is a view along arrow G;
`Fig. 15 shows a transport machine with a container; Fig. 16 is a view along arrow H.
`The carrier vehicle includes: a frame; 2 screw carrying and propelling elements; engine 1; an
`engine and working apparatus control unit, a remote control system, secondary power supply unit 2
`(Fig. 1). The screw elements are hollow, sealed cylinders with a continuous screw edge. In
`addition, in order to maintain the bearing properties of the screw elements in case of loss of sealing,
`the cylinders may be filled with foamed polymer material. The movement of the machine is
`performed due to the amphibious qualities of rotating rotary-screw elements that act as propellers.
`The direction of movement is controlled by stopping one of the cylinders, for reversing the
`direction of rotation of both cylinders is changed. Driving the propellers is carried out by the small-
`sized engine, the engine is controlled by a control unit via the remote control system using a remote
`control panel.
`The machine for collecting spilled oil as a working apparatus includes a brush, threshold or
`vacuum oil skimmer 3, containers for collected oil 4 (Fig. 3) mounted on the carrier vehicle. In
`addition, oil may be collected in the transport machine with the container. The oil skimmer is
`controlled remotely via the control unit.
`The machine for cutting surface soil includes an apparatus for cutting surface soil and a
`mechanism for removed masses, mounted on the carrier vehicle. A bucket elevator with cutting
`edges of buckets (noria) or milling rotary (rotary screw) working body 5 is used as a working body
`of the apparatus (Fig. 5). The mechanism for removed masses is configured as a conveyor 6.
`The machine for milling the soil as a working apparatus includes a mill 7 driven by an engine 8
`(Fig. 7) mounted on the carrier vehicle.
`The machine for artificial microrelief formation includes at least one ridger or plough 9 (Fig. 9)
`mounted on the carrier vehicle. Said machine may be combined with the machine for milling by
`mounting the ridger or the plough on the machine for milling.
`The machine for applying liquid biopreparations and liquid mineral fertilizers includes
`containers 10 and a pump with a spray system 11 (Fig. 11) mounted on the carrier vehicle.
`The machine for spreading dry mineral fertilizers, lime, dry biopreparations and hayseeds
`includes a hopper with sloping walls 12 and a spreading disc with the engine 13 (Fig. 13) mounted
`on the carrier vehicle. In addition, a drag conveyor extending along the bottom of the hopper may
`be included in the device.
`The transport machine with the container includes an open or closed hermetically sealed
`container 14 (Fig. 15) mounted on the carrier vehicle.
`All the machines are equipped with a telemetry system for video monitoring of the operation
`and control of the machines in remote, hard-to-reach and dangerous places for humans.
`Implementation of a multipurpose radio-controlled machine
`Radio-controlled robots work as follows.
`The machine for collecting spilled oil moves via radio control to the location of collection of
`spilled oil. The device for collecting oil 3 is activated via a radio link (Fig.3). The collected oil
`enters the container 4 (Fig. 3) mounted on the machine or the transport machine with the container
`(Fig. 15). All machine control processes also take place via the radio link.
`The machine for cutting surface soil cuts the soil layer to an adjustable depth followed by
`transportation of the cut mass to the transport machine with the container. The cutting is carried out
`by the bucket elevator (noria) or milling rotary device 5 (Fig. 5). All machine control processes
`take place via the radio link.
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`The machine for milling the soil, having entered the work site, performs milling the surface soil
`to an adjustable depth. A remotely controlled motor-cultivator may be used as a working apparatus
`(Fig. 7, 8).
`The machine for artificial microrelief formation, using the ridger or the plough 9 (Fig. 9, 10)
`during movement, forms alternating micro-elevations (ridges) and micro-depressions (furrows).
`The ridger (plough) has an adjustment for giving micro-elevations the required sizes and shapes.
`The process of artificial microrelief formation may be combined with the process of milling the soil
`by mounting the ridger or the plough on the machine for milling.
`The machine for applying liquid biopreparations and liquid mineral fertilizers, through the spray
`system 11 (Fig. 11), applies solutions of biopreparations or fertilizers to a processed area. The
`solution is supplied by a pump (motor pump) from containers 10 (Fig. 11) mounted on the
`machine. The processes of controlling the system of irrigation and operation of the machine take
`place via the radio link.
`The machine for spreading dry mineral fertilizers, lime, dry biopreparations and hayseeds
`applies said dry bulk substances into the processed area from the spreading disc 13 (Fig. 13).
`Substance is supplied to the spreading disk via the feed tray of the hopper with sloping walls or is
`fed by the drag conveyor extending along the bottom of the hopper 12 (Fig. 3). Driving the
`spreading disc and the conveyor is provided by an independent engine. All machine control
`processes take place via the radio link.
`The transport machine with the container includes the open or closed hermetically sealed
`container (Fig. 15) and is designed to transport collected oil or cut soil when interacting with the
`relevant machines. In addition, the machine may be used as an independent unit in the performance
`of other works on waterlogged swamp soils.
`The machines may be manufactured using conventional factory equipment and known
`construction materials. Mass-produced products (e.g., motor engines, oil skimmers, conveyors,
`mills, ploughs, motor pumps, radio control equipment) may be used as components of some units
`and machines.
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`Claims
`1. A multipurpose machine for remediation of oil-contaminated waterlogged soils, which is
`remotely controlled via a radio link, wherein the machine has a multipurpose base — a carrier vehicle
`on screw carrying and propelling elements and mounted components — certain working apparatuses.
`2. The multipurpose machine according to claim 1, wherein the screw elements are filled with
`foamed polymer material.
`3. The multipurpose machine according to claim 1, wherein the machine is fitted with a
`telemetry system.
`4. The multipurpose machine according to claim 1, wherein the machine comprises a
`secondary power supply unit.
`5. The multipurpose machine according to claim 1, wherein the machine comprises a vacuum
`or threshold skimmer as a mounted component.
`6. The multipurpose machine according to claims 1–5, wherein the machine comprises an
`apparatus for surface soil removal as a mounted component.
`7. The multipurpose machine according to claim 6, wherein the apparatus for surface soil
`removal comprises a transfer mechanism for removed masses.
`8. The multipurpose machine according to claim 6, wherein the apparatus for soil layer
`removal has a drive component to adjust the depth of removal.
`9. The multipurpose machine according to claim 6, wherein the machine comprises a bucket
`elevator as an apparatus for soil removal.
`10. The multipurpose machine according to claim 6, wherein the machine comprises a rotary
`screw operating member as an apparatus for soil removal.
`11. The multipurpose machine according to claim 7, wherein the transfer mechanism for
`removed masses comprises feeding and unloading conveyors.
`12. The multipurpose machine according to claims 1–5, wherein the machine comprises an
`apparatus for rotary tillage as a mounted component.
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`13. The multipurpose machine according to claim 12, wherein the apparatus for rotary tillage
`has a drive component to adjust the depth of rotary tillage.
`14. The multipurpose machine according to claims 1–5, wherein the machine comprises an
`apparatus for artificial microrelief formation as a mounted component.
`15. The multipurpose machine according to claim 14, wherein the machine comprises a ridger
`as an apparatus for artificial microrelief formation.
`16. The multipurpose machine according to claim 14, wherein the machine comprises a plough
`as an apparatus for artificial microrelief formation.
`17. The multipurpose machine according to claims 1–5, wherein the machine comprises an
`apparatus for application of liquid biopreparations and liquid mineral fertilizers as a
`mounted component.
`18. The multipurpose machine according to claim 17, wherein the apparatus for application of
`liquid biopreparations and liquid mineral fertilizers comprises a container for liquid biopreparations
`and liquid mineral fertilizers.
`19. The multipurpose machine according to claims 1–5, wherein the machine comprises an
`apparatus for spreading dry mineral fertilizers, lime, dry biopreparations and hayseeds as a
`mounted component.
`20. The multipurpose machine according to claim 19, wherein the apparatus for spreading dry
`mineral fertilizers, lime, dry biopreparations and hayseeds comprises a hopper with sloping walls,
`at the bottom of which there is a drag conveyor, and a spreading disk is mounted under the feed
`tray of the hopper.
`21. The multipurpose machine according to claims 1–5, wherein the machine comprises either
`open or closed hermetically sealed container as a mounted component.
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`MM1K Early termination of a patent due to failure to pay the fee for maintaining the patent in force by the
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`Date of the patent termination: 09/05/2016
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`Date of entry in the State Register: 06/20/2017
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`Publication date: 06/20/2017
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