公开(公告)号：US20070030006A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-08

申请号：US11546815

申请日：2006-10-12

Applicant: John Mercer

Inventor： John Mercer

IPC: G01V3/08

CPC classification number: G01V3/165 ,  E21B47/02216 ,  E21B47/02224 ,  E21B47/024 ,  G01C9/06 ,  G01C9/20

Abstract: The present invention provides a locator/monitor capable of locating a boring tool and monitoring the progress of the tool for control purposes. The locator/monitor may be used in expedited locating methodology and straightforward calibration techniques of the present invention. A durable and cost effective pitch sensor is also provided by the present invention. In addition, the present invention provides a slotted transmitter housing formed of an electrically conductive material, where the magnetic field generated by the transmitter is capable of penetrating to the surface.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种定位器/监视器，其能够定位钻孔工具并监视工具的进度以用于控制目的。 定位器/监视器可以用于本发明的快速定位方法和简单的校准技术。 本发明还提供了耐用和成本有效的俯仰传感器。 此外，本发明提供了一种由导电材料形成的开槽发射机壳体，其中由发射机产生的磁场能够穿透到表面。

公开(公告)号：US20060232258A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11105804

申请日：2005-04-13

Applicant: John Mercer ,  Albert Chau

Inventor： John Mercer ,  Albert Chau

IPC: G01R19/00 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/10

CPC classification number: G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/165 ,  G01V3/17

Abstract: Discriminating between a cable locating signal and a false cable locating signal is described. A reference signal, which contains a locating signal frequency impressed on it, is transmitted in a way which provides for detection of a phase shift between the locating signal and the false locating signal. Based on the phase shift, a receiver is used to distinguish the locating signal from the false locating signal.

Abstract translation: 描述电缆定位信号和假电缆定位信号之间的区别。 包含其上施加的定位信号频率的参考信号以提供定位信号和假定位信号之间的相移的检测的方式传输。 基于相移，使用接收机来区分定位信号与伪定位信号。

公开(公告)号：US20060202696A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11437228

申请日：2006-05-19

Applicant: Guenter Brune ,  Albert Chau ,  John Mercer

Inventor： Guenter Brune ,  Albert Chau ,  John Mercer

IPC: G01V3/08

CPC classification number: G01V3/081 ,  E21B47/0905 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01V3/30 ,  G01V3/38

Abstract: An arrangement and an associated method are described in which a boring tool is moved through the ground within a given region along a path in which region a cable is buried. The boring tool and the cable transmit a boring tool locating signal and a cable locating signal, respectively. Intensities of the boring tool locating signal and the cable locating signal are measured along with a pitch orientation of the boring tool. Using the measured intensities and established pitch orientation, a positional relationship is determined to relative scale including at least the boring tool and the cable in the region. The positional relationship is displayed to scale in one view. The positional relationship may be determined and displayed including the forward locate point in scaled relation to the boring tool and the cable. Cable depth determination techniques are described including a two-point ground depth determination method.

公开(公告)号：US20050236186A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：US11168814

申请日：2005-06-28

Applicant: John Mercer

Inventor： John Mercer

IPC: E21B7/04 ,  E21B7/06 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/02 ,  E21B47/022 ,  E21B47/12

CPC classification number: E21B44/005 ,  E21B7/046 ,  E21B7/06 ,  E21B7/068 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/02224 ,  E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/122

Abstract: A drilling system performs underground boring using a drill rig and a boring tool which is configured for moving through the ground under control of the drill rig to form an underground bore. A monitoring arrangement, forming part of the system, includes a detection arrangement at the drill rig for monitoring at least one operational parameter to produce a data signal relating to at least one of a utility to be installed in the underground bore, the drill rig and the boring tool. A portable device forms another part of the system for receiving the data signal relating to the operational parameter for use by the portable device. A communication arrangement, for example using telemetry, transfers the data signal from the drill rig to the portable device. The operational parameter may be monitored for the purpose of preventing equipment failure.

Abstract translation: 钻井系统使用钻机和钻孔工具进行地下钻孔，所述钻机和钻孔工具构造成在钻机的控制下移动通过地面以形成井下孔。 构成系统的一部分的监测装置包括在钻机处的检测装置，用于监测至少一个操作参数，以产生与要安装在地下钻孔中的至少一个工具相关的数据信号，钻机和 无聊的工具。 便携式设备形成系统的另一部分，用于接收与便携式设备使用的操作参数有关的数据信号。 通信布置，例如使用遥测，将数据信号从钻机传送到便携式设备。 为了防止设备故障，可以监视操作参数。

公开(公告)号：US20050133263A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US11051878

申请日：2005-02-05

Applicant: James Burrows ,  Guenter Brune ,  John Mercer

Inventor： James Burrows ,  Guenter Brune ,  John Mercer

IPC: E21B7/04 ,  E21B47/022 ,  E21B47/024 ,  E21B25/16

CPC classification number: E21B44/00 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B7/046 ,  E21B7/10 ,  E21B47/02224 ,  E21B47/024 ,  G01V3/081 ,  G01V3/38

Abstract: A boring tool moves having a pitch orientation, a yaw orientation and a roll orientation and is steerable underground using the roll orientation. A maximum drill string curvature is established for steering. The boring tool is advanced over a path segment. An averaged roll characteristic is determined for movement of the boring tool along the path segment. A path segment pitch orientation is established based on at least one measured pitch orientation along the path segment. Using the maximum drill string curvature in combination with the averaged roll characteristic and the path segment pitch orientation, the yaw orientation is determined. The averaged roll characteristic is determined based on a series of incremental roll measurements that are spaced across the path segment. A set of coupled ordinary differential equations is used to characterize movement of the boring tool.

公开(公告)号：US20050083060A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-21

申请号：US10971662

申请日：2004-10-22

Applicant: Guenter Brune ,  John Mercer ,  Albert Chau

Inventor： Guenter Brune ,  John Mercer ,  Albert Chau

IPC: E21B7/00 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B47/024 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/10

CPC classification number: G01V3/08 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B47/024 ,  G01V3/081

Abstract: Tracking a boring tool is performed within an underground region using a locating signal. The boring tool is moved through the ground during a series of distance movements such that potential movement of the boring tool during any one of the distance movements is less than a maximum movement value. A current positional relationship is determined for a current one of the distance movements based on: a last-determined positional relationship established for an immediately preceding one of the distance movements, certain orientation parameters, the maximum movement value and the determined signal strength of the locating signal in the current positional relationship. Target coordinates are accepted and a target position, based on the target coordinates, is included as part of the current positional relationship. The position of the target is unconstrained with respect to system geometry. Steering command features are provided along with steering warnings.

公开(公告)号：US20050077085A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：US10961841

申请日：2004-10-07

Applicant: Rudolf Zeller ,  Guenter Brune ,  Albert Chau ,  John Mercer

Inventor： Rudolf Zeller ,  Guenter Brune ,  Albert Chau ,  John Mercer

IPC: E21B25/16

CPC classification number: G01D5/2006 ,  E21B47/02224 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/081 ,  G01V3/38

Abstract: A device rotates at least one static magnetic field about an axis, producing a rotating magnetic dipole field, and is movable in relation to the surface of the ground. The field is periodically sensed using a receiver to produce a receiver output responsive to the field. A positional relationship between the receiver and the device is monitored using the output. In one aspect, changing the positional relationship, by moving the device nearer to a boring tool which supports the receiver, causes an increase in accuracy of depth determination. In another aspect, determination of an actual overhead position of the boring tool, and its application, are described. Use of a plurality of measurements over at least one-half revolution of each magnet is disclosed. Establishing a surface radial direction toward a boring tool and resolution of multi-valued parameters is described. Calibration techniques, as well as a three transmitter configuration are also described.

Abstract translation: 设备围绕轴旋转至少一个静态磁场，产生旋转的磁偶极场，并且可相对于地面移动。 使用接收器周期性地感测该场以响应于场产生接收机输出。 使用输出监视接收机和设备之间的位置关系。 一方面，通过使设备更靠近支撑接收器的钻孔工具来改变位置关系，导致深度确定的精度的提高。 在另一方面，描述了钻孔工具的实际开销位置的确定及其应用。 公开了在每个磁体的至少半圈上使用多个测量。 描述了朝向钻孔工具的表面径向方向和多值参数的分辨率。 还描述了校准技术以及三个发射机配置。

公开(公告)号：US20160029735A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14446369

申请日：2014-07-30

Applicant: John Mercer

Inventor： John Mercer

IPC: A42C5/04

CPC classification number: A42C5/04

Abstract: A hat that is operable to reduce the surface temperature of the head of a wearer wherein the hat is configured to promote an airflow the wearer's head. The hat includes a body that is formed to create a cavity sufficient in size to accommodate a portion of a human head. A brim is integrally formed with the body and extends outward therefrom. A plurality of mounting members are present with a portion thereof being secured to the brim and a second portion extending inward into the cavity. The mounting members are operable to create a void intermediate the head of a user and the hat wherein the void is consistent in width from the lower edge of the body to the top area of the body proximate the crown of a head of a wearer. A mounting band is further included to secure the hat to the head.

Abstract translation: 一种可操作的帽子，用于降低佩戴者头部的表面温度，其中帽子构造成促进穿戴者头部的气流。 帽子包括形成为形成足够尺寸以容纳人类头部的一部分的空腔的主体。 边缘与主体一体地形成并从其向外延伸。 存在多个安装构件，其一部分固定在边缘上，第二部分向内延伸到空腔中。 安装构件可操作以在使用者的头部和帽子之间产生空隙，其中空隙在身体的下边缘到身体的顶部区域之间的宽度一致，靠近佩戴者头部的冠部。 还包括安装带，以将帽子固定到头部。

公开(公告)号：US08293208B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US12467052

申请日：2009-05-15

Applicant: Chris Cheeseman ,  Frederick West ,  Tina Grant ,  Brendan Trayner ,  John Mercer ,  Andrei Manolescu

Inventor： Chris Cheeseman ,  Frederick West ,  Tina Grant ,  Brendan Trayner ,  John Mercer ,  Andrei Manolescu

IPC: A61K55/00 ,  A61M36/14

CPC classification number: A61K51/0491 ,  C07B59/002 ,  C07H1/00 ,  C07H5/02 ,  C07H15/04 ,  C07H23/00

Abstract: The present invention is directed to fructose-based radiopharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, precursors and methods for preparing same, and methods of using same for diagnostic imaging of cancer cells and non-imaging tracer studies.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及基于果糖的放射性药物，包含其的药物组合物，其前体及其制备方法，以及其用于癌细胞诊断成像和非成像示踪剂研究的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110255920A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US13135142

申请日：2011-06-27

Applicant: John Mercer ,  Mark Anthony Connolly

Inventor： John Mercer ,  Mark Anthony Connolly

IPC: E01C11/14

CPC classification number: E01C11/14 ,  E04B1/483

Abstract: A dowel sleeve has a tubular body with a mounting assembly at one end for releasable connection to a construction plate, and a leg support engagable at the other end for adjustable support. The construction plate has spaced non-circular holes. A first flange of the mounting assembly has a complementary profile, of smaller dimensions, to the non-circular holes, while a second flange has a similar profile, of larger dimensions, with its major-axis non-aligned with the major-axis of the first flange. The first flange is inserted through one of the non-circular holes, and the tubular body is rotated so the first and second flanges engage opposed faces of the construction plate.The leg support has a spigot engagable in the tubular body, the exterior of which is engaged by an abutment face. The effective length of the support leg is adjustable by selectively detaching ne or more leg member segments, each provided with a disc-like base member.

Abstract translation: 定位销套筒具有管状体，其一端具有安装组件，用于可释放地连接到构造板，以及腿部支撑件，在另一端可接合用于可调支撑。 建筑板具有间隔的非圆形孔。 安装组件的第一凸缘具有较小尺寸的非圆形孔的互补轮廓，而第二凸缘具有较大尺寸的相似轮廓，其长轴与主轴不对齐 第一个法兰 第一凸缘通过非圆形孔中的一个插入，并且管状体旋转，使得第一和第二凸缘接合构造板的相对面。 腿部支撑件具有在管状体中可接合的插口，其外部由邻接面接合。 支撑腿的有效长度可以通过选择性地分离多个腿部构件段来调节，每个腿构件段设置有盘状基座构件。