System and method for acoustically detecting cross bores
US12105233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V2210/1429
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An assembly and method for detecting cross bores and the location of underground pipe system assets includes an acoustic generator placed within an interior of the sewer system and an acoustic receiver placed within proximity of the lateral(s) of the pipe system. The acoustic generator generates an acoustic signal to transmit through the interior of a sewer pipe of the sewer system. A controller detects, in response to the acoustic receiver hearing the acoustic signal, a location of the underground pipe.
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