An apparatus and a method of visualizing target objects in a fluid-carrying pipe
CA 2536749 C · Owner: Ramstad, Einar · Inventors: Teague, Phil; Ramstad, Einar
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An apparatus for recording and displaying images of an identifying material types in a target object (3) in a fluid carrying pipe where the apparatus , comprises a downhole unit (10) provided with a light source (1) arranged to emit high energy photons (2), and that the downhole unit (10) is further provided with a sensor unit (1a) arranged to register photons (4) reflected from the target object (3). The apparatus further comprises a control and display unit (8) provided with a signal transmission means (9) and a viewing screen (8a). Further, description a method of recording and displaying images of a target object (3) through use of the apparatus is also described.
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- Filed August 26, 2004 and granted April 25, 2017. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended August 26, 2024.
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