公开(公告)号：US11860330B1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US17694640

申请日：2022-03-14

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  James F. Kleyn

IPC: G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/12 ,  H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  F16M11/22 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q21/29

CPC classification number: G01V3/104 ,  F16M11/22 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/12 ,  H01Q1/1235 ,  H01Q1/273 ,  G01V3/108 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q21/29

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to utility locators and associated antenna node support structure devices for allowing a utility locator to self-stand in an upright position without being held or otherwise supported by a user.

公开(公告)号：US11769956B1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US17013831

申请日：2020-09-07

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Allen P. Hoover ,  James F. Kleyn ,  Jan Soukup

IPC: H01R11/24 ,  H01R4/48 ,  H01R4/26

CPC classification number: H01R11/24 ,  H01R4/26 ,  H01R4/4863

Abstract: Electrical contact clips for use in utility locating operations to couple signals from a transmitter to a hidden or buried utility via direct electrical contact are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11768308B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US15846102

申请日：2017-12-18

Applicant: SeeScan Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Ray Merewether ,  Stephanie M. Bench

IPC: G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/165 ,  G01V15/00 ,  G01V3/15

CPC classification number: G01V3/081 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01V3/165 ,  G01V15/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for electronically marking, locating, and virtually displaying buried utilities are disclosed. According to one embodiment, one or more electronic marker devices may be placed below a ground surface in proximity to a buried utility, and marker device data indicative of position and/or identity of such electronic marker devices may be obtained. The obtained marker device data may be associated to the utility data and stored in a database. The stored data may thereafter be retrieved based in part on the marker device data for use in subsequent locate operations and/or for other purposes.

公开(公告)号：US11709289B1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-25

申请号：US17563049

申请日：2021-12-28

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Jan Soukup ,  Ray Merewether ,  Justin W. Taylor

IPC: G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/15

CPC classification number: G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/15

Abstract: Sonde devices for providing magnetic field signals for use with utility locators or other devices are disclosed. In one embodiment a sonde device includes a housing, a core comprising a plurality of core sections, and one or more support structures, which may include windings. Circuit and/or power supply elements may be disposed fully or partially within the core to control generation of predefined magnetic field frequencies and waveforms.

公开(公告)号：US11686878B1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-27

申请号：US17694656

申请日：2022-03-14

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Stephanie M. Bench ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Matthew D. Bockman

IPC: G01V15/00 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/10 ,  G01R29/08

CPC classification number: G01V15/00 ,  G01R29/085 ,  G01V3/081 ,  G01V3/104

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electromagnetic marker devices for locating hidden or buried objects. One embodiment includes an antenna having a plurality of conductive windings enclosed in a housing made of a low dielectric constant material and an electronic circuit including a circuit board having circuit elements disposed thereon and electrically coupled to the conductive windings through a connector. The circuit elements receive an input signal having a first frequency from an above-ground transmitter, convert the input signal to a power supply to power up the electronic circuit, generate, in response to the input signal, an output signal having a second frequency different from the first frequency, and provide the output signal, via the antenna element, to an above-ground receiver.

公开(公告)号：US20230176233A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-08

申请号：US17930029

申请日：2022-09-06

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson

IPC: G01S19/25 ,  G01S19/49 ,  G01S19/43

CPC classification number: G01S19/256 ,  G01S19/49 ,  G01S19/43 ,  G01V3/081

Abstract: The present application relates to PPP-RTK, RTK, SSR, or like correction data based devices and methods to produce geolocation solutions with improved accuracy. Further, such devices and methods may be further employed in various related utility locator devices, utility locating transmitters, and other utility locating and mapping devices.

公开(公告)号：US11665321B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-30

申请号：US16015910

申请日：2018-06-22

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Eric M. Chapman ,  Dawn E. Shaffer ,  Loni M. Canepa ,  James F. Kleyn ,  Lisa E. Latimer

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G01D11/30 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/50

CPC classification number: H04N7/185 ,  G01D11/30 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H04N23/555

Abstract: A pipe inspection system includes a cable storage drum and a housing configured to removably receive and rotatably support the cable storage drum. A push-cable with a plurality of conductors is stored in the cable storage drum. A camera head is connected to a distal end of the push-cable. A slip-ring assembly has first and second mating portions that when mated provide conductive paths between the plurality of conductors at a proximal end of the push-capable and a display device. The first portion of the slip-ring assembly is mounted on the housing and the second portion of the slip-ring assembly is mounted on the removable cable storage drum. The system connection cable joining the inspection system with a display unit is removable and may be replaced with cables compatible with various alternate image display systems.

公开(公告)号：US11649917B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-16

申请号：US17014646

申请日：2020-09-08

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Alexander L. Warren ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Jeffery D. Martin

IPC: F16L55/30 ,  G01N21/954 ,  B65H51/08 ,  B65H7/00 ,  F16L101/30

CPC classification number: F16L55/30 ,  G01N21/954 ,  F16L2101/30 ,  G01N2021/9544 ,  G01N2201/062

Abstract: Cable handling devices, methods, and systems for securing and deploying or retracting one or more cables or hoses into or out of a pipe or cavity allowing inspection of the pipe or cavity. In an exemplary embodiment, a hand-held device with a housing for at least partially enclosing one or more cables or hoses, at least one coupling mechanism integrally attached to the housing, and a coupling control for coupling and decoupling the one or more cables or hoses is provided. The cable handling device and the one or more cables or hoses can be coupled and moved together, or decoupled enabling the cable handling device and the one or more cables or hoses to move independently of each other. One or more of the cables may be connected to a camera for facilitating inspection of a pipe or cavity.

公开(公告)号：US11614613B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-28

申请号：US17190400

申请日：2021-03-03

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Garrett A. Newby ,  Gina M. Hartman

IPC: G02B23/24

Abstract: Embodiments of video inspection systems with moveably dockable camera control units (CCUs) which may include a display are disclosed. In one embodiment, a video inspection system includes two frame elements which each have a handle. The frame elements may be moved into multiple positions and orientations relative to each other and provide a secure stand for a CCU. The CCU may be attached and detached from the frame elements. The handles may be used to carry the frame elements with or without the CCU attached. The handles may be slip resistant to provide a stable support for a CCU when the frame elements are positioned on a surface. Docking apparatus are provided to allow a CCU, tablet, pad, laptop, or smartphone to be attached to the frame elements and put in a variety of positions or orientations to make viewing convenient for a user.

公开(公告)号：US20230038357A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-09

申请号：US17815387

申请日：2022-07-27

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  David C. Parsons ,  Andrew P. Corvin ,  Alexander L. Warren

IPC: F16L55/46 ,  B66D1/30 ,  B66D1/36 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: Cable storage drum-reels, methods and systems are provided for deploying and retracting at least one push-cable with a distally mounted camera into and out of a pipe or cavity for applications such as plumbing and underground utility location. In an exemplary embodiment, a cable storage drum may include a centrally mounted axially projecting hub, and a housing to removably receive and rotatably support the cable storage drum. The housing may include an inside portion, and an outside portion with a front face and a rear face. The front face has an opening and is sloped inward toward the inside portion of the drum allowing a push-cable to be directed as desired into the cable storage drum and around the drum-reel. One or more cable guide points may be included for providing additional directional guidance of the push-cable into the drum and onto the hub.