公开(公告)号：US11178317B1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-16

申请号：US17098680

申请日：2020-11-16

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Alexander L. Warren ,  Mark S. Olsson

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G03B17/55

Abstract: Compact camera heads as used in inspection systems having improved thermal extraction architectures are disclosed. Methods for assembling a camera head and associated components having improved thermal extraction architectures are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11156737B1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-26

申请号：US16125768

申请日：2018-09-10

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Ray Merewether ,  Sequoyah Aldridge ,  Ryan B. Levin

IPC: G01V3/165 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/00

Abstract: Buried object locators including a locator body, an antenna node including twelve or more magnetic field antennas in a fixed position, and an electronic circuit coupled to the antenna node for generating information associated with hidden or buried utilities are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20210278660A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-09

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：US10907690B1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-02

申请号：US16030635

申请日：2018-07-09

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： James F. Kleyn ,  Eric M. Chapman ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael E. Turgeon

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  F16C41/00 ,  B65H75/36 ,  F16D41/063 ,  B65H75/44

Abstract: An asymmetric bearing device automatically decreases, without the need for manual adjustment, an amount of friction exerted against rotation of a drum or other mechanism upon reversal of the direction of rotation of the drum.

公开(公告)号：US10754053B1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-25

申请号：US15889067

申请日：2018-02-05

Applicant: SeeScan Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Jesse O. Casares ,  Jan Soukup ,  Stephanie M. Bench ,  Justin W. Taylor ,  Ray Merewether ,  David A. Cox

IPC: G01V3/02 ,  G01V3/08

Abstract: Buried utility transmitters and associated locator devices, systems, and methods used for locating utility lines, pipes, and/or other conductors that are obscured from view are disclosed. In one embodiment a buried utility transmitter includes a module generating an output current for provision to the utility so as to generate a magnetic field for detection by a utility locator, with the output current signal having modulated signaling. The transmitter system may include a tray apparatus configured to be removably dockable to the transmitter module or element or a body or frame of the transmitter system.

公开(公告)号：US10528074B1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-07

申请号：US15811509

申请日：2017-11-13

Applicant: SeeScan Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Ray Merewether ,  Loni M. Heyenbruch ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Amos H. Jessup ,  Michael J. Martin ,  George L. Jemmott

IPC: G05G5/05 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G05G9/047

Abstract: Various finger tip controlled manual interface devices that can be used as inputs to personal computers, electromechanical systems and video game consoles utilize concentrically arranged magnets. The polarities of the magnets are oriented to provide restoration forces on a one of the magnets to bias it toward a neutral position. A magnetic sensor including a plurality of sensing elements such as Hall effect devices generates output signals representative of direction and amount of movement of the magnet that is biased to the neutral position.

公开(公告)号：US20190317239A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-17

申请号：US16382136

申请日：2019-04-11

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin

IPC: G01V3/12 ,  G01C21/32

Abstract: Methods and systems for updating digital maps by refining map feature positions and improving map position accuracy are disclosed. One embodiment includes identifying a point of interest's position data and updating the map data within a map region surrounding the point of interest.

公开(公告)号：US10359368B1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-23

申请号：US15728410

申请日：2017-10-09

Applicant: SeeScan Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Eric M. Chapman ,  Justin W. Taylor ,  Matthew J. Thompson

IPC: G01N21/954 ,  B05B13/06 ,  B05B1/14 ,  E03F7/12 ,  H04N5/225 ,  B08B9/049 ,  B08B9/043 ,  E03F9/00 ,  F16L101/30 ,  F16L101/12

Abstract: Pipe inspection systems including a push-cable, jetter, and camera assembly are disclosed. A jetter nozzle may be configured to spin and/or propel the camera head within a pipe or other cavity. A cutter line may be attached to the camera head to clean obstructions. A sonde may be coupled to a camera head to generate magnetic field signals for use with a buried utility locator to locate a pipe or other cavity into which the camera head is deployed.

公开(公告)号：US10215394B1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-26

申请号：US15069953

申请日：2016-03-14

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  John R. Sanderson, IV ,  Steven B. Weston ,  Jon E. Simmons ,  Brian P. Lakin

IPC: F21S8/00 ,  F21V31/00 ,  F21V15/01 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V7/00 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V29/70 ,  F21V3/06 ,  F21Y101/02

Abstract: An underwater light or submersible luminaire may include a housing and a transparent pressure bearing window positioned at a forward end of the housing. A window supporting structure may be mounted in the housing behind the transparent window. A printed circuit board element having a plurality of LEDs may be positioned within the housing behind the window supporting structure to bear substantially all of the ambient water pressure applied to the transparent window.

公开(公告)号：US20190004203A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

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

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.