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Cable detection apparatus and method

US7235980B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2006
Grant dateJun 26, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V3/081
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cable detection apparatus is disclosed having a filter, the filter transmitting components of a signal detected substantially at certain harmonics of a first frequency. The filter may also attenuate the signal at certain even harmonics thereof. A method of detecting and/or locating cables in the same manner is also disclosed.

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