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Single solenoid guide system

US7219749B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 2004
Grant dateMay 22, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/024
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Measurement of the location and direction of a drill head in a borehole extending beneath an obstacle such as a body of water utilizes a single AC solenoid at a known location but having an unknown orientation. The measurements are used to direct the path of the borehole.

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