公开(公告)号：US10764541B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-01

申请号：US14970362

申请日：2015-12-15

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Stephanie M. Bench ,  Ray Merewether

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Stephanie M. Bench ,  Ray Merewether

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G01N33/20 ,  H01B1/02 ,  H01B3/30 ,  H01B3/47 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G03B37/00

Abstract: Visual pipe and cavity inspection systems including camera heads for video and/or image capture and associated coaxial video push-cables having increased durability and strength, for high frequency alternating current electrical power transmission as well as data and/or video signal communication between the camera heads and a display or control device, are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10608348B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-31

申请号：US13851951

申请日：2013-03-27

Applicant: Stephanie M. Bench ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Ray Merewether ,  Ryan B. Levin

Inventor： Stephanie M. Bench ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Ray Merewether ,  Ryan B. Levin

IPC: G01S19/13 ,  H01Q21/24 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  G01S19/22 ,  G01S5/02 ,  H01Q9/44 ,  G01S19/36 ,  H01Q21/26 ,  H01Q25/00

Abstract: Antenna systems for receiving transmitted signals comprising at least a first tuned antenna disposed in a known relationship spatially with a second antenna, with the first tuned antenna electrically connected to the second antenna, are disclosed. The antenna system may be configured to allow the antennas to reliably discriminate between left-hand and right-hand polarized circular signals.

公开(公告)号：US10585012B1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-10

申请号：US16005222

申请日：2018-06-11

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 camera controller platform for use with a pipe inspection system is disclosed. The platform is configured for the rapid mounting and connection of an electronic computing device such as a laptop computer for providing display and/or virtual control interface functions in conjunction with an electronics module. An additional user interface, which may include a manual user interface device, may be coupled to the electronics module. Alternatively, a plurality of virtual controls may be supported by a software application on the electronic computing device, which may be connected to the camera controller platform by a USB or other interface bus.

公开(公告)号：US10557824B1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-11

申请号：US15185018

申请日：2016-06-17

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson

IPC: G01N27/82

Abstract: Flexible magnetic cores for generating magnetic fields in a utility locator system sonde are disclosed. The flexible core includes an elongate resiliently deformable rod and a flexible elongate structure of a high permeability ferromagnetic material disposed around the elongate resiliently deformable rod, with the resiliently deformable rod comprising fiberglass rod or similar resilient materials, and the flexible elongate structure comprising a plurality of bundles of wires of a high permeability/low loss ferromagnetic material.

公开(公告)号：US10527402B1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-07

申请号：US14203485

申请日：2014-03-10

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Jan Soukup ,  Jeffrey A. Prsha ,  Ray Merewether

IPC: G01B7/30 ,  G01N27/82

Abstract: Apparatus for magnetically sensing, computing, and displaying cable distance, as well as computing and displaying other user-selectable information in a pipe inspection system or other system is disclosed. Two or more permanent magnets may be mounted in spaced apart fashion, on either a frame or a rotatable member supported on the frame for rotation about an axis. A magnetic sensor may be mounted on the other one of the rotatable member or frame on which the magnets are not mounted, so that either the magnets rotate around the magnetic sensor or the magnetic sensor rotates between the permanent magnets. The magnetic sensor may generate output signals representing changes in at least two axes in a composite magnetic field generated by the permanent magnets.

公开(公告)号：US10379436B1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-13

申请号：US15811264

申请日：2017-11-13

Applicant: SeeScan Inc.

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

IPC: G03B37/00 ,  F16F15/134 ,  F16F15/123 ,  F16F3/04 ,  G02B23/24 ,  G01N21/954 ,  H04N5/225 ,  B08B9/043 ,  E03F9/00

Abstract: Push-cables and associated apparatus and systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a push-cable assembly for use with a pipe inspection system may include a push-cable element having a proximal end and a distal end, with a spring assembly having varying flexibility coupled to or near the distal end. The spring assembly may include an outer coiled spring having a proximal and a distal end, and an inner coiled spring nested at least partially within the outer coiled spring. A camera head and/or other elements such as a cutting or jetting apparatus may be coupled at or near the distal end.

公开(公告)号：US10371305B1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-06

申请号：US13774351

申请日：2013-02-22

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  Dawn E Shaffer ,  Eric M. Chapman ,  Jesse O. Casares

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Dawn E Shaffer ,  Eric M. Chapman ,  Jesse O. Casares

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/06 ,  H04N7/18 ,  F16L55/26

Abstract: Pipe inspection systems including cameras and camera control units (CCU) are disclosed. A CCU may include a switching circuit for automatically controlling power to elements of the CCU in response to movement of a display cover. A display of the CCU may display captured images and/or video, which may be integrated with data provided by a buried object locator or other device. The CCU may include a retractable kickstand assembly and a stowable handle, which may be removably attached to a cable storage reel.

公开(公告)号：US10288997B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-14

申请号：US14136104

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Eric M. Chapman ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Nicholas A. Smith ,  Alexander L. Warren

Inventor： Eric M. Chapman ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Nicholas A. Smith ,  Alexander L. Warren

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G03B37/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G03B17/02

Abstract: Camera heads and associated rotating contact assemblies are disclosed. In one embodiment a slip-ring assembly includes a rotating contact assembly including slip rings having a cylindrical ring assembly and a flexible or bendable brush assembly. Brush elements may flexed to remain in contact with corresponding ring assembly electrical contacts. Bush contacts may be coated or have attached contact assemblies to increase hardness and oxide resistance with materials such as palladium nickel, rhodium, or hard gold, though a variety of other materials may be used as a suitable coating.

公开(公告)号：US10171712B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-01

申请号：US14746590

申请日：2015-06-22

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  Eric M. Chapman ,  Nicholas A. Smith ,  James F. Kleyn ,  Alexander L. Warren

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Eric M. Chapman ,  Nicholas A. Smith ,  James F. Kleyn ,  Alexander L. Warren

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H04N5/232

Abstract: Thermal extraction architectures for heat-generating electronic devices such as digital cameras or lights are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10162074B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-25

申请号：US15457897

申请日：2017-03-13

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  James F. Kleyn

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  James F. Kleyn

IPC: G01V3/10 ,  F16M11/22 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/12 ,  H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  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.