公开(公告)号：US20240110814A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-04

申请号：US18541445

申请日：2023-12-15

Applicant: Ridge Tool Company

Inventor： Alex M. COLE ,  Anthony GREER ,  Ryan LATTIMER ,  Christopher SCHMAUDER

IPC: G01D5/14 ,  B08B9/045 ,  B08B9/047 ,  E03C1/302

CPC classification number: G01D5/145 ,  B08B9/045 ,  B08B9/047 ,  E03C1/302 ,  E03F2201/40

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying one or more points of interest in pipes or drain lines are described. Examples of points of interest include blockages caused by debris in the pipe or drain line. The systems are incorporated into drain cleaning machines. Also described are drain cleaning machines utilizing the systems.

公开(公告)号：US20240044683A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US18486007

申请日：2023-10-12

Applicant: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE U.S. ,  URBANALTA CORP

Inventor： Ruben KERTESZ ,  Daniel J. MURRAY, JR. ,  Michael BOLAN ,  Ryan ANDERSON ,  Chunsheng FANG

IPC: G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/661 ,  H01M10/42 ,  F16M13/02 ,  E03F7/00 ,  G01F1/002 ,  G01F1/704 ,  G01F1/7086 ,  H01M50/251

CPC classification number: G01F1/662 ,  G01F1/661 ,  G01F1/666 ,  H01M10/4257 ,  F16M13/02 ,  E03F7/00 ,  G01F1/002 ,  G01F1/704 ,  G01F1/7086 ,  H01M50/251 ,  Y10T137/8158 ,  Y10T137/8359 ,  G01F1/66 ,  E03F2201/20 ,  E03F2201/40 ,  H01M2010/4271

Abstract: A flow imaging and monitoring system for synchronized management of wide area drainage that includes an interposer for supporting monitoring and management equipment in a manhole, a module for illuminating water flowing in pipes at the base of the manhole, a module for monitoring responses to reflected light, a sealed and rechargeable battery pack, and a data analysis and management system to interpret data streams in real time. The interposer can be adjusted to fit the diameter of the manhole and can be adjusted to be placed under the manhole cover. The module for illuminating the flowing water can be adjusted to generate various frequencies. The support structures for the modules can be adjusted for varying pitch, roll and yaw with respect to the manhole. The data analysis and management system is supported by cloud computing.

公开(公告)号：US11859755B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US17110273

申请日：2020-12-02

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Alexander L. Warren ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Steven C. Tietsworth ,  Jeffery D. Martin

IPC: H02G1/08 ,  F16L55/46 ,  F16L55/30 ,  E03F9/00 ,  E03F7/00 ,  F16L101/12 ,  F16L101/30

CPC classification number: F16L55/46 ,  E03F7/00 ,  E03F9/005 ,  F16L55/30 ,  H02G1/08 ,  E03F2201/40 ,  F16L2101/12 ,  F16L2101/30

Abstract: Cable handling devices, methods and systems are provided for securing and deploying, or retracting, one or more cables or hoses into or out of a pipe or cavity allowing inspection of the pipe or cavity. The cables and/or hoses may be coupled and moved together, or decoupled enabling them to be moved independently. A hand-held device with a housing for at least partially enclosing one or more cables or hoses, at least one coupling mechanism integrally attached to the housing, and a coupling control for coupling and decoupling the one or more cables or hoses may be provided. One or more of the cables may be connected to a camera disposed at the distal end of a cable thereby facilitating inspection of the pipe or cavity. Tools such as cutting devices or a jetter may be provided at the end of the one or more cables and/or hoses.

公开(公告)号：US09920511B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-20

申请号：US15493097

申请日：2017-04-20

Applicant: Waste Innovation Concepts, LLC

Inventor： Eric Goldberg ,  Cliff Harper

IPC: F17D3/00 ,  E03F7/00 ,  E03F9/00 ,  G01F23/18 ,  G08B21/18

CPC classification number: E03F7/00 ,  E03F9/00 ,  E03F2201/40 ,  G01F23/164 ,  G01F23/18 ,  G01F23/185 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B25/08

Abstract: A blocked sewer unit includes a substantially impermeable barrier having a first side exposed to the interior of a sewage network and a second side, the barrier movable in the direction of the second side in response to fluid pressure on the first side. The blocked sewer alert unit includes a transducer separated by the barrier from the sewage network, the transducer configured to generate an electrical signal when the barrier moves into the dry section. The blocked sewer alert unit includes an alarm circuit configured to convert the electrical signal into a user alert.

公开(公告)号：US09689732B1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US13168496

申请日：2011-06-24

Applicant: Luis A. Montestruque ,  Patrick M. Henthorn ,  Brent P. Hussung

Inventor： Luis A. Montestruque ,  Patrick M. Henthorn ,  Brent P. Hussung

IPC: G01F23/00 ,  G01F1/20

CPC classification number: G01F23/00 ,  E03F1/00 ,  E03F2201/20 ,  E03F2201/40 ,  G01F1/20

Abstract: An analysis tool for monitoring and displaying the real time and historical hydraulic conditions in a sewer system as measured by monitors distributed throughout the sewer system and associated weather data. Data about the hydraulic conditions of the sewer system are displayed in a graphical display that incorporates a visual representation of the sewer system infrastructure.

公开(公告)号：US20160240066A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15137599

申请日：2016-04-25

Applicant: Tristram C. Dunn

Inventor： Tristram C. Dunn

IPC: G08B21/20

CPC classification number: G08B21/20 ,  E03F5/042 ,  E03F7/00 ,  E03F2201/40

Abstract: According to some embodiments, sewer alarm devices and apparatus are provided for detecting the presence of liquid within a pipe. In some embodiments, the devices and apparatus include a housing including a top portion and a bottom portion, and a probe housing, extending from the bottom portion of the housing to a bottom surface area of the probe housing and sized to fit within an interior of a wye connector, the wye connector having an interior extending into an interior of the pipe. At least a first probe is disposed within the probe housing and exposed to an area between the bottom surface area of the probe housing and the interior of the pipe.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，提供下水道报警装置和装置，用于检测管内液体的存在。 在一些实施例中，装置和装置包括包括顶部和底部的壳体以及从壳体的底部延伸到探针壳体的底表面区域的探针壳体， 一个连接器，该接头具有延伸到该管道内部的内部。 至少第一探针设置在探针壳体内并暴露于探针壳体的底表面区域和管内部之间的区域。

公开(公告)号：US20150116119A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14529730

申请日：2014-10-31

Applicant: Robert Macdonald

Inventor： Robert Macdonald

IPC: E03F7/00

CPC classification number: E03F7/00 ,  E03F2201/40

Abstract: A device is provided for detecting blockages in a pipe connecting a sewer to a structure. The device includes an acoustic energy sensor, a transmitter for transmitting a signal from the sensor, and a receiver for receiving the signal transmitted from the sensor and indicating to a user the strength of the signal.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于检测将下水道连接到结构的管道中的堵塞的装置。 该装置包括声能传感器，用于发送来自传感器的信号的发射器，以及接收器，用于接收从传感器发送的信号并向用户指示信号的强度。

公开(公告)号：US07907059B1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-15

申请号：US11890077

申请日：2007-08-03

Applicant: James Guy

Inventor： James Guy

IPC: G01F23/24 ,  G08B21/20

CPC classification number: G01F23/242 ,  E03F2201/40 ,  G01F23/243 ,  Y10T137/7306 ,  Y10T137/8342

Abstract: A sewage pipe alarm system includes a portable case seated exterior of the existing pipe. The system further includes a mechanism for detecting a blockage of fluid flow within the existing pipe by determining whether an internal water level within the existing pipe exceeds a threshold water level within the existing pipe. The system further includes a mechanism for notifying a user about the blockage of the existing pipe and a power supply source housed within the case. Such a power supply source is electrically coupled to the detecting mechanism and the notifying mechanism respectively.

Abstract translation: 污水管道报警系统包括一个位于现有管道外部的便携式外壳。 该系统还包括一种用于通过确定现有管道内的内部水位是否超过现有管道内的阈值水位来检测现有管道内的流体流动阻塞的机构。 该系统还包括用于通知用户有关现有管道的阻塞和容纳在壳体内的电源的机构。 这样的电源分别电耦合到检测机构和通知机构。

公开(公告)号：US20040007263A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-15

申请号：US10616250

申请日：2003-07-09

Inventor： Juan Anguera Font

IPC: E03C001/28

CPC classification number: E03C1/284 ,  E03F2201/40 ,  Y10T137/4531 ,  Y10T137/4613 ,  Y10T137/8342

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to prevent the blockages that occur in the general drainage traps of buildings. The invention consists in connecting a conduit by positioning it in the inlet part above the trap water float level (M) and in the outlet par below a line (N), thereby forming a new auxiliary trap. The invention is suitable for use in traps in buildings which are connected to the common sewerage system. The invention provides a technical solution that prevents the obstruction of the trap by means of an alarm which is installed in the conduit wherein the water is diverted due to gravity when the conduit is obstructed. Said alarm signals any obstruction in the conduit so that it can be cleared without waiting for the consequences of such a situation to occur. Other versions of the invention consist in installing said conduit in the upper or lateral part of the trap, on the connection points indicated. More specifically, the two-way trap provides an inlet pipe (22) and an outlet pipe (24). A general trap section (26) is attached to and disposed between the inlet pipe (22) and outlet pipe (24) such that when filled with water to an equilibrium water level (30) equal to the lowest point of the outlet pipe (24), air does not freely communicate between the inlet pipe (22) and the outlet pipe (24). An auxiliary trap section (28) is attached to either the inlet pipe (22) or the general trap section (26) at a point above the equilibrium water level (30) at a first end and attached to the trap section at a point below the equilibrium water level (30) at a second end, such that if the general trap section (26) became blocked water would flow through the auxiliary trap section (28) yet air would not freely communicate between the outlet pipe (24) and the pipe (22).

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是防止在建筑物的一般排水阱中发生堵塞。 本发明通过将导管定位在捕集器水浮子水平（M）上方的入口部分中并且在出口中的管线（N）下方连接，由此形成新的辅助阱。 本发明适用于连接到公共污水系统的建筑物中的陷阱。 本发明提供了一种技术方案，其通过安装在导管中的警报器来防止陷阱的阻塞，其中当导管被阻塞时，水由于重力而转向。 所述报警器指示管道中的任何障碍物，使得其可以被清除，而不等待发生这种情况的后果。 本发明的其他形式包括将所述管道安装在所述捕集器的上部或外侧部分，在所示的连接点上。 更具体地，双向陷阱提供入口管（22）和出口管（24）。 总入口部分（26）附接到入口管（22）和出口管（24）之间并设置在入口管（22）和出口管（24）之间，使得当将水充满至等于出口管（24）的最低点的平衡水位 ），空气不能在入口管（22）和出口管（24）之间自由连通。 在第一端处在平衡水位（30）上方的点处将辅助捕集器部分（28）附接到入口管（22）或通用捕集部分（26），并在下面的点处附接到捕集器部分 在第二端处的平衡水位（30），使得如果一般的捕获部分（26）变得堵塞，则水将流过辅助捕集部分（28），然而空气将不会在出口管（24）和 管（22）。

公开(公告)号：US5699049A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-16

申请号：US495848

申请日：1995-06-28

Applicant: Dante Difiore

Inventor： Dante Difiore

IPC: E03F7/00 ,  G01F23/36 ,  G01F23/74 ,  G01M3/28 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G01M3/2807 ,  E03F7/00 ,  G01F23/36 ,  G01F23/74 ,  E03F2201/40 ,  Y10T137/8342

Abstract: Abnormal flow of liquid in a non-pressurized conduit such as a drain line of a building is detected by a liquid level sensor unit connected at a conduit location not anticipated to fill with liquid during normal flow, so that liquid backing up at such location will enter a sensor chamber of the unit to cause a liquid level sensor to signal an indicator. A monitoring system uses at least one such sensor to signal at least one local or remote indicator that indicates which sensor has detected abnormal flow. The system can monitor for short times particular drain lines suspected of experiencing abnormal flow, or can serve on a long-term basis to provide an early warning of clogging and blockage in lines selected for monitoring. Each sensor unit preferably uses a small liquid level sensor connected centrally to a mounting member that defines an annular, circumferentially extending mounting flange that can be releasably clamped in place adjacent an end region of a length of conventional pipe that is used to define the sensor chamber of the unit, to thereby provide a simple and inexpensive, easily installed and easily serviced sensor unit that can optionally house a battery and light to provide a local indication of sensed abnormal flow.

Abstract translation: 通过在正常流动期间连接在预期不能充满液体的管道位置处的液位传感器单元来检测在诸如建筑物的排水管线的非加压管道中的液体的异常流动，使得在该位置处的液体备份将 进入设备的传感器室，使液位传感器发出指示信号。 监测系统使用至少一个这样的传感器来发信号通知至少一个本地或远程指示符，其指示哪个传感器检测到异常流。 该系统可以短时间监测疑似流经异常的特定排水管线，或者可以长期服务，为选定的监测线提供堵塞和堵塞的早期警告。 每个传感器单元优选地使用中央连接到安装构件的小液位传感器，该安装构件限定环形的周向延伸的安装凸缘，该安装凸缘可以可释放地夹紧在用于限定传感器室的常规管的一段长度的端部区域 从而提供一种简单且便宜，易于安装和易于维护的传感器单元，其可以可选地容纳电池和光，以提供感测到的异常流的局部指示。