公开(公告)号：US20170131423A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15187785

申请日：2016-06-21

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  Scott A. Powell ,  Ryan B. Levin

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Scott A. Powell ,  Ryan B. Levin

IPC: G01V3/165 ,  G01V3/38 ,  G06T7/73 ,  H04N13/02 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01V3/165 ,  G01V3/38 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T2207/10021 ,  G06T2207/30244 ,  H04N13/239 ,  H04N13/271 ,  H04N2013/0081 ,  H04N2213/001

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed for utility locating with tracking of movement over the ground or other surfaces using a dodecahedral antenna array and a stereo-optical ground tracker having 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.

公开(公告)号：US20170024872A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US14846623

申请日：2015-09-04

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Ray Merewether ,  Stephanie M. Bench ,  Tran Nguyen

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Ray Merewether ,  Stephanie M. Bench ,  Tran Nguyen

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G01N21/954

CPC classification number: G06T7/0004 ,  G01N21/954 ,  G01N2021/9542 ,  G02B23/2484 ,  G03B37/005 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: Camera heads for use in pipe inspection systems are disclosed. In one embodiment a camera head includes a body; an image sensor disposed in the body for generating images of an interior of a pipe or cavity in which the camera head is inserted, and processing circuitry operatively coupled to the image sensor to automatically capture images or video frames by the camera head within the object.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于管道检查系统的相机头。 在一个实施例中，相机头包括主体; 设置在身体中的图像传感器，用于产生其中插入相机头的管或腔的内部的图像，以及可操作地耦合到图像传感器的处理电路，以通过对象内的相机头自动捕获图像或视频帧。

公开(公告)号：US09468954B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US13073919

申请日：2011-03-28

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

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

IPC: B08B9/00 ,  B08B9/043 ,  B08B9/032

CPC classification number: B08B9/0433 ,  B08B9/0321 ,  B08B9/0325 ,  B08B2209/04 ,  F16C1/00 ,  F16L2101/12 ,  F16L2101/30 ,  G01M3/005 ,  G01M3/38

Abstract: Pipe inspection and pressurized fluid cleaning systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed. A jetter push-cable device may include a high-pressure hydraulic hose core with a helical surround of small-diameter flexible rods and/or conductors, wrapped in such a way as to provide a cable of low bend-radius for use in small-diameter pipe inspections and cleaning. Conductors may be included in the push-cable. End-effectors, such as jetter nozzles and cutters may be coupled to the push-cable. An annular camera assembly, which may include lighting elements, may be further included in the push-cable device.

Abstract translation: 公开了管道检查和加压流体清洁系统，方法和装置。 喷射器推送电缆装置可以包括具有小直径柔性杆和/或导体的螺旋环绕的高压液压软管芯，其以这样的方式包裹，以提供用于小直径的低弯曲半径的电缆， 直径管道检查和清洁。 导线可能包含在推拉电缆中。 诸如喷射喷嘴和切割器之类的终端效应器可以联接到推缆。 可以将包括照明元件的环形相机组件进一步包括在推挽电缆装置中。

公开(公告)号：US20160261829A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14935878

申请日：2015-11-09

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Nicholas A. Smith ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Scott A. Powell

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Nicholas A. Smith ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Scott A. Powell

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/265 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  G01N21/954 ,  G03B15/03 ,  G03B17/08 ,  G03B17/55 ,  G03B17/561 ,  G03B37/005 ,  G03B37/04 ,  G03B2215/0542 ,  G03B2215/0567 ,  G03B2215/0571 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N5/23238 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/265 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: Camera head apparatus, systems, and methods for providing wide angle/panoramic images and/or video of the interior of pipes or other cavities using multiple imaging and illumination modules are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用多个成像和照明模块来提供管道内部或其他腔室的广角/全景图像和/或视频的相机头设备，系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US09411066B1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US13356408

申请日：2012-01-23

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Anthony L. Coduti

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Anthony L. Coduti

IPC: G01V3/11 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/15

CPC classification number: G01V3/165 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/081 ,  G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/104 ,  G01V3/15

Abstract: Sondes and sonde arrays for use with portable buried object locating systems are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于便携式埋物体定位系统的探头和探头阵列。

公开(公告)号：US20160187522A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US14949868

申请日：2015-11-23

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

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

IPC: G01V3/165 ,  G01V3/08

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

Abstract: Buried object locators including various antenna configurations and safety features are disclosed. In one embodiment a locator includes a body, one or more antenna nodes coupled to the body, and a safety light assembly disposed on or within the body. The locator may further include a surface light assembly and camera and/or one or more GPS and/or ISM antennas and receiver/sensor modules. The antenna nodes may be gradient and/or dodecahedral antenna nodes.

Abstract translation: 公开了包括各种天线配置和安全特征的埋地物体定位器。 在一个实施例中，定位器包括主体，耦合到主体的一个或多个天线节点以及设置在主体上或内部的安全灯组件。 定位器还可以包括表面光组件和照相机和/或一个或多个GPS和/或ISM天线和接收器/传感器模块。 天线节点可以是梯度和/或十二面天线节点。

公开(公告)号：US20160173829A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14970362

申请日：2015-12-15

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

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

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G01N33/20 ,  H01B11/18 ,  H01B3/30 ,  H01B3/47 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H01B1/02

Abstract: Coaxial video push-cables having increased durability and strength, for high frequency electrical power transmission as well as data signal communication between a camera head and a display or control device in a video inspection system, are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于高频电力传输以及视频检查系统中的照相机头和显示器或控制装置之间的数据信号通信的具有增加的耐久性和强度的同轴视频推送电缆。

公开(公告)号：US20150350506A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14709301

申请日：2015-05-11

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  David A. Cox

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  David A. Cox

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T15/04 ,  G06T7/00 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G01N21/8803 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G03B37/005 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T15/04 ,  G06T17/05 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/30108 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for mapping pipes under inspection includes receiving, at a locator, magnetic field signals from a sonde deployed in a pipe or cavity, generating, in the locator, positional information associated with the pipe or cavity from the received sonde signals, and storing the positional information in a non-transitory memory of the locator. Depth information may be further determined for the pipe or cavity and the positional and/or depth information may be provided on a display device of the locator as an overlaid map display.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，用于映射正在被检查的管道的管道的方法包括在定位器处接收来自布置在管道或空腔中的探空器的磁场信号，在定位器中从接收的探测器信号产生与管道或空腔相关联的位置信息 并且将位置信息存储在定位器的非暂时性存储器中。 可以针对管道或空腔进一步确定深度信息，并且可以在定位器的显示装置上提供位置和/或深度信息作为重叠地图显示。

公开(公告)号：US20150123664A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：US14516558

申请日：2014-10-16

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  Stephanie M. Bench ,  Ray Merewether ,  Jan Soukup

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Stephanie M. Bench ,  Ray Merewether ,  Jan Soukup

IPC: G01V3/08

CPC classification number: G01V3/081 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01V15/00

Abstract: Integrated buried utility locator systems, including a locator including a marker device excitation transmitter a buried utility locator along with one or more marker devices, are disclosed. In operation a marker device excitation signal is sent from the locator at least partially simultaneously to receiving and processing a buried utility signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种集成的埋地式公用事业定位系统，包括一个定位器，其包括一个标记装置激励发射器，一个埋设的实用定位器以及一个或多个标记装置。 在操作中，标记装置激励信号至少部分地同时从定位器发送以接收和处理埋地效用信号。

公开(公告)号：US08908027B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US13214208

申请日：2011-08-21

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

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

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

CPC classification number: F16C41/001 ,  B65H75/364 ,  B65H75/4442 ,  F16D41/063

Abstract: A pipe inspection system may include a cable storage drum and a length of resilient flexible push-cable. An asymmetric bearing device supports the cable storage drum for rotation about the rotational axis in a pay-out direction and an opposite pay-in direction. In one embodiment, the asymmetric bearing device automatically decreases, without the for manual adjustment, an amount of friction exerted against rotation of the cable storage drum upon reversal of the direction of rotation of the cable storage drum from the pay-out direction to the pay-in direction.

Abstract translation: 管道检查系统可以包括电缆存储鼓和一定长度的弹性柔性推送电缆。 不对称轴承装置支撑电缆存储鼓，以便在放出方向和相反的付费方向上围绕旋转轴线旋转。 在一个实施例中，非对称轴承装置自动地减小，而不需要手动调整，当将电缆存储鼓的旋转方向从放出方向反转到付费时，电缆存储鼓的旋转施加的摩擦量 在方向。