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：US11558537B1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-17

申请号：US16588834

申请日：2019-09-30

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Paul G. Stuart ,  Phillip Castaneda ,  Tran Nguyen ,  Fred K. Ollinger

IPC: G01N21/954 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: Among other things, techniques, systems, methods and computer readable storage medium with executable instructions relating to the viewing of data from and the controlling of the operation of an inspection camera at a remote computing device that is connected to the inspection camera via a network are described. Various features may be realized by using an installable software application or a web browser at the remote computing device. Features of the invention also pertain to a smart cable storage drum comprising a push cable, an inspection camera, and a network transceiver configured to communicate with a remote computer.

公开(公告)号：US11550214B1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-10

申请号：US17321448

申请日：2021-05-16

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

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

IPC: G03B37/00 ,  F16C1/10 ,  G01N21/88 ,  F16F15/134 ,  F16F15/123 ,  F16F3/04 ,  H04N5/225 ,  E03F7/12 ,  B08B9/043 ,  G02B23/24 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G01N21/954 ,  E03F9/00 ,  F16C1/00 ,  F16F1/04

Abstract: Push-cables and associated apparatus for pipe inspection systems are disclosed. In one embodiment a pipe inspection system includes a camera head, a push-cable including an outer covering enclosing a plurality of electrical conductors for transmitting signals and/or power between the camera head and an electronic device operatively coupled to the push-cable, and a spring assembly disposed about the push-cable near the distal end where the spring assembly comprises a spring with a tapered flex section having a varying cross-sectional area and/or a varying cross-sectional shape.

公开(公告)号：US11474276B1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-18

申请号：US16786935

申请日：2020-02-10

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Sequoyah Aldridge ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Youngin Oh

IPC: G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/165 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01V3/38 ,  G01R33/12 ,  G01R33/02

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for uniquely identifying buried utilities in a multi-utility region by sensing magnetic fields emitted from the buried utilities.

公开(公告)号：US11467317B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-11

申请号：US16908625

申请日：2020-06-22

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

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

IPC: G01V15/00 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q1/24

Abstract: A marker device embodiment may include separate concentrically-oriented receive and transmit antenna elements coupled to an ASIC which includes electronics to receive an input signal at a first frequency from a transmitter, convert the input signal to a power supply to power the electronic circuit, generate, in response to the input signal, an output signal at a second frequency different from the first frequency, and provide the output signal, via the transmit antenna element, to an above-ground receiver for assistance in determining the location of a buried utility.

公开(公告)号：US11460598B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-04

申请号：US16902249

申请日：2020-06-15

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson

IPC: G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/165 ,  G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/02

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to utility locator and user interfaces for use with such locators. Such utility locators may include multiple antennas and sensors for determining and displaying information associated with a buried or otherwise inaccessible utility.

公开(公告)号：US11300701B1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-12

申请号：US16222994

申请日：2018-12-17

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  James F. Kleyn

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

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：US11280934B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-22

申请号：US16449187

申请日：2019-06-21

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

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

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

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：US11209334B1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-28

申请号：US16807045

申请日：2020-03-02

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  David A. Cox ,  Wesley Ice ,  Jesse O. Casares ,  Stephanie M. Bench ,  Michael E. Turgeon ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Paul G. Stuart

IPC: G01M3/00

Abstract: A pipe inspection system including a camera head, a push-cable, and a controller platform for use in inspecting pipes or other cavities is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11204436B1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-21

申请号：US17068156

申请日：2020-10-12

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin

IPC: G01V3/08 ,  G01V11/00 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: Utility locators for providing information about hidden or buried pipes or other cavities are disclosed. A locator may be configured to provide positional information associated with the buried utility based on signals received from a line trace signal and a sonde signal and present the positional information on a visual display or other output device.