公开(公告)号：US10777919B1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-15

申请号：US16144878

申请日：2018-09-27

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Allen P. Hoover ,  Jan Soukup ,  James F. Kleyn

IPC: H01R11/24 ,  H01R4/26 ,  H01R4/48

Abstract: Electrical contact clips for use in utility locating operations to couple signals from a transmitter to a hidden or buried utility via direct electrical contact are disclosed. In one embodiment, a clip includes a base assembly and a jaw assembly having a plurality of jaws coupled to the base assembly, wherein each jaw is independently movably openable and closeable to secure to a target utility, a handle element on the base assembly having a utility selector element for selecting a utility type, and a contact element on the jaw assembly to directly conductively couple electrical signals onto a utility.

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：US11904335B1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-20

申请号：US17467435

申请日：2021-09-06

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  James F. Kleyn ,  Jan Soukup

IPC: B05C11/00 ,  B05B12/12 ,  G01V3/165 ,  B05B12/00 ,  E01C23/22 ,  B65D83/20 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B05B9/01 ,  G01V3/12

CPC classification number: B05B12/122 ,  B05B9/01 ,  B05B12/002 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B65D83/203 ,  E01C23/222 ,  G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/165

Abstract: Location systems and methods for locating paint and other markings on a surface are disclosed. A paint marking stick may include a magnetic field sonde that is actuated in conjunction with dispensing of paint or other markers, where the sonde generates a magnetic field signal in conjunction with dispensing of paint or placement of a marker. A corresponding utility locator may receive the sonde magnetic field dipole signal and determine and store positional information and type information associated with the paint or other marker.

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：US11117150B1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-14

申请号：US16160874

申请日：2018-10-15

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  James F. Kleyn ,  Jan Soukup

IPC: B05C11/00 ,  B05B12/12 ,  B65D83/20 ,  G01V3/165 ,  B05D1/02 ,  G01V3/12 ,  E01C23/22 ,  B05B12/00 ,  B05B9/01

Abstract: Location systems and methods for locating paint and other markings on a surface are disclosed. A paint marking stick may include a magnetic field sonde that is actuated in conjunction with dispensing of paint or other markers, where the sonde generates a magnetic field signal in conjunction with dispensing of paint or placement of a marker. A corresponding utility locator may receive the sonde magnetic field dipole signal and determine and store positional information and type information associated with the paint or other marker.

公开(公告)号：US20190141296A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-09

申请号：US16015910

申请日：2018-06-22

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Eric M. Chapman ,  Dawn E. Shaffer ,  Loni M. Canepa ,  James F. Kleyn ,  Lisa E. Latimer

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G01D11/30 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: A pipe inspection system includes a cable storage drum and a housing configured to removably receive and rotatably support the cable storage drum. A push-cable with a plurality of conductors is stored in the cable storage drum. A camera head is connected to a distal end of the push-cable. A slip-ring assembly has first and second mating portions that when mated provide conductive paths between the plurality of conductors at a proximal end of the push-capable and a display device. The first portion of the slip-ring assembly is mounted on the housing and the second portion of the slip-ring assembly is mounted on the removable cable storage drum. The system connection cable joining the inspection system with a display unit is removable and may be replaced with cables compatible with various alternate image display systems.

公开(公告)号：US10084945B1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-25

申请号：US15369693

申请日：2016-12-05

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

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

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  B65H75/36 ,  G01N21/954

CPC classification number: H04N5/2253 ,  B65H75/364 ,  E03F7/12 ,  G01N21/954 ,  G01N2021/9542 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G03B37/005 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: Video inspection systems with moveable and dockable CCUs are disclosed. In one embodiment a video inspection system includes a tubular frame element, a camera control unit (CCU), and a docking apparatus mechanically coupled to the frame element so as to allow the CCU to rotate and/or be detached are attached via a user action.

公开(公告)号：US10024366B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US14557163

申请日：2014-12-01

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

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

IPC: F16C41/00 ,  F16D41/063 ,  B65H75/36 ,  B65H75/44

Abstract: An asymmetric bearing device automatically decreases, without the need for manual adjustment, an amount of friction exerted against rotation of a drum or other mechanism upon reversal of the direction of rotation of the drum.

公开(公告)号：US12107353B1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-01

申请号：US18368510

申请日：2023-11-27

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Allen P. Hoover ,  James F. Kleyn ,  Jan Soukup

IPC: H01R11/24 ,  H01R4/26 ,  H01R4/48

CPC classification number: H01R11/24 ,  H01R4/26 ,  H01R4/4863

Abstract: Electrical contact clips for use in utility locating operations to couple signals from a transmitter to a hidden or buried utility via direct electrical contact are disclosed.

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.