Aquatic Vehicles Employing Hair-Based Oil Absorption For Waterway Cleanup

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to autonomous aquatic vehicles designed for cleaning oil spills and purifying waterways. The vehicles use replaceable mats made of human hair, known for its oil-absorbing properties. Buoyant autonomous vehicles equipped with hair mats provide an innovative solution to the challenges of oil cleanup in various water bodies, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams. This technology offers an environmentally friendly approach to oil spill remediation, targeting oil companies, cleanup organizations, and municipalities concerned with environmental preservation.

1 . An aquatic vehicle for removing oil from a body of water, the vehicle comprising a buoyant chassis, a propulsion system, and means for attaching a hairmat. 
     
     
         2 . The vehicle of  claim 1 , further comprising a hairmat. 
     
     
         3 . The vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein the hairmat is a replaceable hairmat. 
     
     
         4 . The vehicle of  claim 2 , further comprising a sensor. 
     
     
         5 . The vehicle of  claim 4 , wherein the sensor detects oil concentration. 
     
     
         6 . The vehicle of  claim 3 , wherein the hairmat comprises human hair. 
     
     
         7 . The vehicle of  claim 2 , wherein the buoyant chassis comprises two parallel hulls. 
     
     
         8 . The vehicle of  claim 2 , wherein the propulsion system comprises a motor. 
     
     
         9 . The vehicle of  claim 8 , wherein the motor is an electric motor. 
     
     
         10 . The vehicle of  claim 2 , wherein the propulsion system comprises a propeller. 
     
     
         11 . The vehicle of  claim 2 , where the vehicle future comprises an onboard GPS.