Tomball ISD Brothers Invent Hydraulic Hammer Break Cover with Pending Patent
For brothers Navinu and Dihen Koswatta, one defining moment in their life sparked an idea which led to an innovative creation.
Years ago, Navinu, now a student at Tomball Memorial High School, remembers being hit by a small rock near his eye due to a hydraulic hammer breaker at his dad’s construction site in Sri Lanka. From there, his inspiration took hold.
“This incident inspired me to work with my younger brother to create a solution to prevent similar accidents,” Navinu recalls.
In 2019, Navinu and Dihen, now a student at Willow Creek Elementary, embarked on a research project with their dad. During their research, the students learned that hydraulic hammer breakers are heavy-duty equipment, and when in operation, can be quite dangerous to people, vehicles, and its surrounding area. One common issue the students found is that rocks, concrete and other debris can fly out when the hammer is in use, posing a serious danger to anyone in the area.
For two years, they dedicated themselves to finding the right materials and developing their idea of a hydraulic hammer breaker cover. Over the next three years, they poured their hearts into creating a prototype, overcoming numerous failures, and investing significant time and money.
“Despite the challenges, we never gave up and finally discovered the perfect materials,” Navinu said.
In total, it took the Koswatta boys five years to research and create the prototype, and the final version came to fruition in July 2024.
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“This cover keeps everyone safe by containing all the debris and dropping it right where it came from, preventing dust from flying around,” said Navinu. “Without this cover, the risk of injury and damage of property is high.”
On July 2, 2024, they were granted a provisional patent, and within the next two years, they anticipate receiving the official non-provisional patent.
“Our current mission is to unveil the hydraulic hammer breaker cover and present it to the world,” said Navinu. “We are actively promoting and making sales. Our next endeavor is to establish manufacturing plants globally.”
While the project was years worth of work, Navinu in particular credits the knowledge he gained from their classes in Tomball ISD that helped them prepare for this big moment.
“In my science classes, I learned about materials, and in my math classes, I was taught valuable skills in measuring and sizing, and were essential in the creation and blueprinting. Furthermore, my graphic design class equipped me with the skills to use various software, enhancing my ability to create detailed blueprints.”
For these brothers, the Hydraulic Hammer Breaker Cover is a collaborative creation that is sure to be a success.
“It was truly rewarding to collaborate with my younger brother,” said Navinu. “We both contributed numerous ideas and brought them to life through the Hydraulic Hammer Breaker Cover. Despite initial challenges due to his young age, our collaboration strengthened over time, leading to a more cohesive and effective team.”
The brother duo has been nominated for the 2025 Edison Awards, which will be held in April 2025.
Source: Tomball ISD
