公开(公告)号：US20170235010A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15345421

申请日：2016-11-07

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Ray Merewether ,  Jan Soukup ,  Michael J. Martin

IPC: G01V3/10

CPC classification number: G01V3/104 ,  G01S13/885 ,  G01V3/17

Abstract: Omnidirectional electromagnetic signal inducer (“omni-inducer”) devices are disclosed for generating utility locating current signals, at one or more frequencies in on or more time intervals.

公开(公告)号：US12060964B1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-13

申请号：US18140488

申请日：2023-04-27

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

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

IPC: F16L55/30 ,  G01N21/954 ,  F16L101/30

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

Abstract: Cable handling methods 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 are disclosed. In one embodiment a cable is inserted through a cable guide, a flex shaft is attached to the outer surface of the cable guide, and the cable and the flex shaft are deployed into a pipe or cavity to inspect and/or clear an obstruction via a jetter or cutting mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20240167608A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18490763

申请日：2023-10-20

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Martin ,  Alexander L. Warren

IPC: F16L55/30 ,  F16L55/48 ,  F16L101/30 ,  H04N23/50

CPC classification number: F16L55/30 ,  F16L55/48 ,  F16L2101/30 ,  H04N23/555

Abstract: The disclosure includes systems and devices for collaborative moving of a push-cable. Such systems and devices include cable-storage drum devices used to store and dispense/retract a push-cable, generally via motors or like machine-driven force, and cable-storage drum devices used to direct and impart machine-driven force in moving the push-cable as well as push-cable moving systems employing a cable-storage drum device and a cable-storage drum device. The cable-storage drum devices and cable-handling devices as well as systems of the present invention may be communicatively linked in generating corresponding movements of the push-cable. The disclosure further includes methods associated with such push-cable moving systems and a cleaning element apparatus that may be used in a cable-storage drum device, push-cable handling device, or both in cleaning a push-cable prior to retraction.

公开(公告)号：US11867865B1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-09

申请号：US17955473

申请日：2022-09-28

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Ray Merewether ,  Jan Soukup ,  Michael J. Martin

IPC: G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/08 ,  H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q21/20 ,  H01Q21/29 ,  H01Q23/00

CPC classification number: G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/108 ,  H01Q1/1228 ,  H01Q21/205 ,  H01Q21/29 ,  H01Q23/00

Abstract: Omnidirectional electromagnetic signal inducer (omni-inducer) devices are disclosed. The omni-inducer device may include a housing, which may include a conductive base for coupling signals to ground, and an omnidirectional antenna node including a plurality of antenna coil assemblies, where the node may be disposed on or within the housing. The omni-inducer device may further include one or more transmitter modules for generating ones of a plurality of output signals, which may be generated at ones of a plurality of different frequencies, and one or more control circuits configured to control the transmitters and/or other circuits to selectively switch the ones of the plurality of output signals between ones of the plurality of antenna coil assemblies.

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：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：US11561317B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-24

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. Geographic map updating may include a base map element and an update element where the base map element may include a representation of the map area displaying features thereof and the update element may include a geographic feature identification element and one or more positioning elements. 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：US11474275B1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-18

申请号：US16049699

申请日：2018-07-30

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Ray Merewether ,  Jan Soukup ,  Michael J. Martin

IPC: G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/12 ,  H01Q23/00 ,  H01Q21/29 ,  H01Q21/20 ,  H01Q1/12 ,  G01V3/10

Abstract: Omnidirectional electromagnetic signal inducer (omni-inducer) devices are disclosed. The omni-inducer device may include a housing, which may include a conductive base for coupling signals to ground, and an omnidirectional antenna node including a plurality of antenna coil assemblies, where the node may be disposed on or within the housing. The omni-inducer device may further include one or more transmitter modules for generating ones of a plurality of output signals, which may be generated at ones of a plurality of different frequencies, and one or more control circuits configured to control the transmitters and/or other circuits to selectively switch the ones of the plurality of output signals between ones of the plurality of antenna coil assemblies.

公开(公告)号：US11428814B1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-30

申请号：US16436903

申请日：2019-06-10

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Ray Merewether ,  Sequoyah Aldridge

IPC: G01C3/08 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01C21/12 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G01S3/786 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01S17/86 ,  G01V3/00 ,  G01S17/58 ,  G01C21/16

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for tracking movement over the ground or other surfaces of a buried utility locator during a utility locate operation are disclosed.