Device and method for locating an inground object and a housing

Details Device and method for locating an inground object and a housing Device and method for locating an inground object and a housing

1995-05-16

1997-05-27

Snow, Walter E.

Electricity: measuring and testing

Of geophysical surface or subsurface in situ

For small object detection or location

324226, 32420726, G01V 311, G01V 3165, H04B 1302

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056335890

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a locator/monitor capable of locating a boring tool and monitoring the progress of the tool for control purposes. The locator/monitor may be used in expedited locating methodology and straightforward calibration techniques of the present invention. A durable and cost effective pitch sensor is also provided by the present invention. In addition, the present invention provides a slotted transmitter housing formed of an electrically conductive material, where the magnetic field generated by the transmitter is capable of penetrating to the surface.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4319191 (1982-03-01), Meador et al.
patent: 5089779 (1992-02-01), Rorden
patent: 5337002 (1994-08-01), Mercer

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