公开(公告)号：US10983239B1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-20

申请号：US15925671

申请日：2018-03-19

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  David A. Cox ,  Stephanie M. Bench ,  Jan Soukup ,  Timothy M. Turner ,  Ryan B. Levin ,  Ray Merewether

IPC: G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/15

Abstract: Multi-frequency buried object location system transmitters and locators are disclosed. A transmitter may generate and provide output signals to a buried object at a plurality of frequencies, which may be selected based on a connection type. Corresponding locators may simultaneously receive a plurality of magnetic field signals emitted from the buried object and generate visual and/or audible output information based at least in part on the plurality of received magnetic field signals. The visual and/or audible output may be further based on signals received from a quad-gradient antenna array.

公开(公告)号：US10317559B1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-11

申请号：US15633654

申请日：2017-06-26

Applicant: SeeScan Inc.

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

IPC: G01V3/15 ,  G01D5/14

Abstract: A ground tracking apparatus for connection to a locator or other measurement device and configured to determine position, motion, and/or orientation information is disclosed. The ground tracking apparatus may include a ground follower assembly including one or more wheels, which may be detachably coupled to a buried object locator system to capture three-dimensional positional and orientation information during a locate process, as well as provide output data or information to be integrated with maps, photographs, drawings, or other data or information.

公开(公告)号：US12099161B1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-24

申请号：US17157983

申请日：2021-01-25

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  James H. Gruenbaum ,  Ryan B. Levin

IPC: G01V3/08 ,  F16M11/04 ,  F16M11/34

CPC classification number: G01V3/08 ,  F16M11/041 ,  F16M11/34

Abstract: Self-standing attachment devices for use with utility locator systems are disclosed. In one embodiment a self-standing attachment device includes a top assembly, three extendable legs coupled to the top assembly with a movable joint, and a bottom assembly, with the self-standing attachment device detachably coupleable to a locator of the system. A formed coupler in the top assembly allows for readily attaching and detaching the self-standing attachment device and the locator.

公开(公告)号：US11579331B1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-14

申请号：US17001200

申请日：2020-08-24

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Paul G. Stuart ,  David A. Cox ,  Ray Merewether ,  Dawn E. Shaffer ,  Ryan B. Levin ,  Michael J. Martin

IPC: G01V11/00 ,  G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01V3/165

Abstract: Buried utility locator systems, including a camera, for detecting buried utilities and determining information therefrom based on sensing electromagnetic emissions from the buried utilities are disclosed. Images and/or video captured by the camera are stored in association with the determined information in a non-transitory memory.

公开(公告)号：US10863064B1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-08

申请号：US16133648

申请日：2018-09-17

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  James F. Kleyn ,  Michael E. Turgeon ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Ryan B. Levin

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  E03F7/12 ,  G03B37/00 ,  B65H75/36 ,  G01N21/954 ,  H04N5/232

Abstract: Video inspection systems with moveable and dockable CCUs are disclosed. In one embodiment a video inspection system includes a tubular frame element, a camera control unit (CCU), and a docking apparatus mechanically coupled to the frame element so as to allow the CCU to rotate and/or be detached are attached via a user action.

公开(公告)号：US10761239B1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-01

申请号：US16133463

申请日：2018-09-17

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Paul G. Stuart ,  David A. Cox ,  Ray Merewether ,  Dawn E. Shaffer ,  Ryan B. Levin ,  Michael J. Martin

IPC: G01V3/08 ,  G01V11/00 ,  G01V3/165 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01V3/12

Abstract: Portable locators for detecting buried objects and determining information therefrom based on sensing electromagnetic emissions are disclosed. In one implementation, a portable locator may include a magnetic field sensor array and associated signal processing circuitry to detect and determine information associated with the buried object, as well as a camera and image or video processing circuitry to process images or video received from the camera in conjunction with the buried object detection.

公开(公告)号：US10247845B1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-02

申请号：US15396068

申请日：2016-12-30

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Ray Merewether ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Jan Soukup ,  Ryan B. Levin ,  David A. Cox

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

Abstract: A high-Q human-portable, battery-powered self-correcting tunable transmitter apparatus for inducing alternating currents in buried conductors to facilitate their location is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11782179B1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US17499810

申请日：2021-10-12

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

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

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

CPC classification number: G01V3/165 ,  G01V3/00 ,  G01V3/081 ,  G01V3/104 ,  G01V3/15

Abstract: Utility locators with various antenna configurations for detecting buried objects or otherwise inaccessible pipes and other conduits, cables, conductors and inserted transmitters are disclosed. In one embodiment, a locator includes a body with a mast and head unit, one or more dodecahedral antenna nodes coupled to or on or within the body, and a camera disposed on or within the body. The camera may be a still camera, a video camera, or both. The locator may also include one or more GPS sensors coupled to one or more GPS antennas.

公开(公告)号：US11651514B1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-16

申请号：US15936250

申请日：2018-03-26

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Scott A. Powell ,  Nicholas A. Smith ,  Ryan B. Levin ,  Thomas R. Kok ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Garrett A. Newby

IPC: G06T7/73 ,  G01V3/165 ,  G01C11/08 ,  G01C11/02 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G06T7/292 ,  G06T7/246

CPC classification number: G06T7/74 ,  G01B11/002 ,  G01C11/02 ,  G01C11/08 ,  G01V3/165 ,  G06T7/248 ,  G06T7/292 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  G06T2207/10021 ,  G06T2207/30181 ,  G06T2207/30184 ,  G06T2207/30244

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed for tracking movement over the ground or other surfaces using two or more spaced apart cameras and an associated processing element to detect ground features in images from the cameras and determine tracking parameters based on the position of the detected ground features in the images.

公开(公告)号：US20190041538A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：US15877230

申请日：2018-01-22

Applicant: SeeScan Inc.

Inventor： Ray Merewether ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Jan Soukup ,  Ryan B. Levin ,  David A. Cox

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

CPC classification number: G01V3/165 ,  G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/101 ,  G01V3/15 ,  Y10T24/44376

Abstract: A high-Q human-portable, battery-powered self-correcting tunable transmitter apparatus for inducing alternating currents in buried conductors to facilitate their location is disclosed.