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Photographic pipeline inspection apparatus including an optical port wiper

US4363545A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 26, 1981
Grant dateDec 14, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 26, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B37/005
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to apparatus for photographic inspection of the interior of a pipeline and more particularly to apparatus which includes an optical port wiper which makes it possible to obtain clear and accurate photographs under adverse environmental conditions. The apparatus is highly effective and reliable while being comparatively simple and readily and economically manufacturable.

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