公开(公告)号：US20170128989A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15289703

申请日：2016-10-10

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  Eric M. Chapman ,  Justin W. Taylor ,  Matthew J. Thompson ,  Michael E. Turgeon

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Eric M. Chapman ,  Justin W. Taylor ,  Matthew J. Thompson ,  Michael E. Turgeon

IPC: B08B9/043 ,  G01M3/00 ,  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 methods and apparatus are disclosed. A method of fluid output from a jetter push-cable device may include providing high pressure fluid from a push-cable apparatus via one or more jetter outputs. A camera assembly, which may include lighting elements, may be further included in the push-cable device for imaging during inspection or jetter cleaning of an obstruction in a pipe or other cavity.

公开(公告)号：US09638824B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US13676989

申请日：2012-11-14

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Ray Merewether ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Ryan B. Levin

IPC: G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/08

CPC classification number: G01V3/107 ,  G01V3/08

Abstract: Buried object locators including an omnidirectional antenna array and a quad gradient array are disclosed. A locator display may include information associated with a buried object based on both omnidirectional antenna array signals and quad gradient antenna array signals.

公开(公告)号：US20170084052A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US14752834

申请日：2015-06-27

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

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

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

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

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：US20170026554A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15050267

申请日：2016-02-22

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  Bret D. Lobree ,  David A. Cox

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Bret D. Lobree ,  David A. Cox

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G01N21/954

CPC classification number: H04N5/2252 ,  G01N21/8803 ,  G01N21/954 ,  G03B37/005 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/2259 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: In one embodiment, a mechanically self-leveling camera head includes a rear housing assembly, an illumination window, an illumination window retainer having a forward end for holding the illumination window a threaded coupling ring for having the rear housing assembly screwed over a rear portion of the coupling ring and the illumination window retainer screwed over a forward portion of the coupling ring, and a camera module assembly supported inside the housing.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，机械自流平相机头包括后壳体组件，照明窗，照明窗保持器，其具有用于将照明窗口保持为螺纹联接环的前端，用于使后壳体组件螺纹连接在后部 联接环和照明窗保持器螺纹连接在联接环的前部，以及支撑在壳体内的相机模块组件。

公开(公告)号：US09494706B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-15

申请号：US14210291

申请日：2014-03-13

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

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

IPC: G01V3/17 ,  G01V3/10 ,  G01S13/88

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

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.

Abstract translation: 公开了全向电磁信号诱导器（全向诱导器）装置。 全向导引器装置可以包括外壳，其可以包括用于将信号耦合到地的导电基座和包括多个天线线圈组件的全向天线节点，其中节点可以设置在壳体上或壳体内。 全向诱导器装置还可以包括一个或多个发射器模块，用于产生可以以多个不同频率中的一个产生的多个输出信号中的一个，以及一个或多个控制电路，被配置为控制发射器和/或 其他电路用于选择性地将多个输出信号中的一个输出信号切换到多个天线线圈组件中的一个。

公开(公告)号：US20160305891A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US14690285

申请日：2015-04-17

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

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

IPC: G01N21/954 ,  B05B1/14 ,  B05B13/06 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: G01N21/954 ,  B05B1/14 ,  B05B13/0627 ,  B05B13/0636 ,  B08B9/0433 ,  B08B9/0495 ,  E03F7/12 ,  E03F9/00 ,  F16L2101/12 ,  F16L2101/30 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: Pipe inspection systems including a push-cable, jetter, and camera assembly are disclosed. A jetter nozzle may be configured to spin and/or propel the camera head within a pipe or other cavity. A cutter line may be attached to the camera head to clean obstructions. A sonde may be coupled to a camera head to generate magnetic field signals for use with a buried utility locator to locate a pipe or other cavity into which the camera head is deployed.

Abstract translation: 公开了包括推电缆，喷射器和相机组件的管道检查系统。 喷射喷嘴可以被配置成在管道或其它空腔内旋转和/或推进相机头。 切割线可以附接到相机头以清洁障碍物。 探头可以耦合到照相机头以产生磁场信号，以便与埋设的实用定位器一起使用以定位照相机头部所在的管道或其它空腔。

公开(公告)号：US09411067B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US13841879

申请日：2013-03-15

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

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

IPC: G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/15

CPC classification number: G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/15

Abstract: A ground tracking system including a ground follower assembly for use with a locator or other device for determining position, motion, and/or orientation information is disclosed. The ground follower assembly may include a wheel assembly coupled to a locator and configured to swivel and/or pivot relative to an antenna node of the locator to generate signals for use in determining position information during a locate operation, such as from a sonde array.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种地面跟踪系统，其包括用于定位器或其他用于确定位置，运动和/或取向信息的装置的接地跟随器组件。 接地跟随器组件可以包括耦合到定位器并被配置为相对于定位器的天线节点旋转和/或枢转的轮组件，以产生用于在诸如从探空仪阵列的定位操作期间确定位置信息的信号。

公开(公告)号：US09080992B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US13754767

申请日：2013-01-30

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  Scott Powell ,  Roger Shaffer ,  Stephanie Bench ,  Ray Merewhether ,  David Cox ,  Eric Chapman

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Scott Powell ,  Roger Shaffer ,  Stephanie Bench ,  Ray Merewhether ,  David Cox ,  Eric Chapman

IPC: G01N21/954 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/335 ,  G03B37/00 ,  H04N5/345 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: G01N21/954 ,  G03B37/005 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2259 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/345 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: Camera heads configured to provide digitally articulated images or video, at adjustable resolutions and/or offsets and orientations, to a camera control unit (CCU) or other electronic computing system for display, storage, and/or transmission to other systems are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种被配置为以可调节的分辨率和/或偏移和取向将数字关节式图像或视频提供给相机控制单元（CCU）或用于显示，存储和/或传输到其他系统的其他电子计算系统的相机头。

公开(公告)号：US20150055005A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US14469536

申请日：2014-08-26

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  James F. Kleyn ,  Michael E. Turgeon ,  Ryan B. Levin

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

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N5/2253 ,  B65H75/364 ,  E03F7/12 ,  G01N21/954 ,  G03B37/005 ,  H04N5/23293

Abstract: Embodiments of video inspection systems with moveably dockable CCUs are disclosed. In one embodiment a video inspection system includes a frame element, a camera control unit (CCU), and a docking apparatus mechanically coupled to the frame element and/or the CCU so as to allow the CCU to rotate relative to the frame, about a rotational axis, responsive to a user action.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有可移动停靠的CCU的视频检查系统的实施例。 在一个实施例中，视频检查系统包括框架元件，照相机控制单元（CCU）和对接设备，机械地耦合到框架元件和/或CCU，以便允许CCU相对于框架旋转 旋转轴线，响应于用户动作。

公开(公告)号：US20140340086A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14214263

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson

IPC: G01V3/15 ,  G01V3/38

CPC classification number: G01V3/38 ,  G01V3/081 ,  G01V3/088 ,  G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/165

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to user interfaces for enhanced utility locators. Such enhanced utility locators may include a myriad of sensors and other such technologies for determining information regarding the buried or otherwise inaccessible utility line. Such information may be displayed in a myriad of ways to convey relative characteristics among multiple utilities, or to convey relative characteristics of one or more utilities with respect to a locator.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及增强型实用定位器的用户界面。 这种增强的实用定位器可以包括无数的传感器和其他这样的技术，用于确定关于掩埋或不可接近的公用事业线的信息。 这些信息可以以各种方式显示，以在多个实用程序之间传达相对特征，或者相对于定位器传达一个或多个实用程序的相对特征。