Multifunction buried utility locating clips
US10777919B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R11/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
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.
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