公开(公告)号：US10324188B1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-18

申请号：US15728250

申请日：2017-10-09

Applicant: SeeScan Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Ray Merewether ,  Sequoyah Aldridge

IPC: G01C3/08 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01V3/00 ,  G01S3/786 ,  G01S17/58 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01C21/12 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01C21/16

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for tracking movement over the ground or other surfaces of a buried utility locator during a utility locate operation are disclosed.

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：US20190089933A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US15919077

申请日：2018-03-12

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

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

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G01D11/30 ,  B65H75/44 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G03B37/00 ,  B65H75/36 ,  F16L101/30

Abstract: An intelligent cable storage drum system for use in a pipe inspection system is disclosed. The system may include a cable storage drum, a video push-cable removably disposed on the cable storage drum, the video push-cable having a proximal end and a distal end, a video camera head having a camera output for providing analog or digital images or video output signals, and a transceiver module operatively coupled to the camera output for receiving the analog or digital images or video output signals and sending the received signals to a remote receiver.

公开(公告)号：US20190011592A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-10

申请号：US15866360

申请日：2018-01-09

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin

IPC: G01V3/165 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G01S13/08 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01S15/08 ,  G01S19/43 ,  G01C21/12

Abstract: Tracked distance measuring device, systems, and methods for determining and mapping point of interest for use in utility locating operations and other mapping applications are disclosed. A tracked distance measuring device embodiment includes simultaneously triggered rangefinder and positioning elements to measure a distance and determine location and pose, optionally in conjunction with a utility locator.

公开(公告)号：US10090498B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-02

申请号：US13925636

申请日：2013-06-24

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  David A. Cox ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Joseph B. Phaneuf

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  David A. Cox ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Joseph B. Phaneuf

IPC: H01M2/12 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/623 ,  H01M10/6554 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M10/655

Abstract: Intelligent modular battery pack assemblies and associated charging and docking systems are disclosed. In one embodiment a modular battery pack assembly may include an outer casing assembly, a thermally conductive structural housing element configured to house a battery assembly in an interior volume, a lid element configured to cover the opening in the thermally conductive structural housing element and mechanically strengthen the thermally conductive structural housing element, and a circuit element disposed to electrically couple the battery cell to a battery-powered device and provide viral data transfer between the battery and a coupled device.

公开(公告)号：US10069667B1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-04

申请号：US15483924

申请日：2017-04-10

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Stephanie M. Bench ,  Roger B. Shaffer ,  Mark S. Olsson

IPC: H04L27/34

CPC classification number: H04L27/34 ,  H04L27/3405 ,  H04L27/3455

Abstract: Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10024994B1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US14077022

申请日：2013-11-11

Applicant: David A. Cox ,  Mark S. Olsson

Inventor： David A. Cox ,  Mark S. Olsson

IPC: G01V3/10

Abstract: A buried utility locator system may include a portable locator that generates audio signals representative of positional and/or depth information of the locator relative to a buried utility, along with a plurality of audio transducers and a cord or wireless transmitter for communicating the audio signals to the audio transducers for generating an audio output field providing information about the buried utility.

公开(公告)号：US09927545B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US13677223

申请日：2012-11-14

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

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

CPC classification number: 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：US09927368B1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US13358463

申请日：2012-01-25

Applicant: Mark S. Olsson ,  Roger B. Shaffer ,  Stephanie M. Bench ,  Ray Merewether ,  Michael Martin ,  David A. Cox

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Roger B. Shaffer ,  Stephanie M. Bench ,  Ray Merewether ,  Michael Martin ,  David A. Cox

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04B3/36 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01M3/24 ,  F16L55/28 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: G01N21/8803 ,  F16L55/28 ,  F16L2101/30 ,  G01M3/246 ,  H04N5/2259 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23258 ,  H04N5/23267

Abstract: Self-leveling inspection systems for use in inspecting buried pipes or other cavities are disclosed. A camera head may include an image sensor, an orientation sensing module, and an image processing module configured to adjust an image or video provided from the image sensor, based at least in part on information provided from the orientation sensor, in the camera head.

公开(公告)号：US20170299757A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15434056

申请日：2017-02-16

Applicant: Stephanie M. Bench ,  Mark S. Olsson

Inventor： Stephanie M. Bench ,  Mark S. Olsson

IPC: G01V3/165 ,  G01V3/10

CPC classification number: G01V3/165 ,  G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01V15/00

Abstract: Systems and methods for locating buried utilities in conjunction with associated electro-magnetic marker devices are disclosed. A marker device may include a marker device antenna and an electronic circuit operatively coupled to the marker device antenna. The electronic circuit may include at least two resonant circuits, including a first resonant circuit formed in combination with the marker device antenna for receiving an excitation signal at a first frequency from a marker excitation device. The received excitation signal may be converted into a power supply by a power circuit for powering the electronic circuit. Responsive to the received excitation signal, a processing element provided in the electronic circuit may generate an output signal at a second frequency, which is substantially different from the first frequency. The generated output signal may be tuned by a second resonant circuit and provided to the marker device antenna.