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Boring tool control using remote locator

  • US 20050236186A1
  • Filed: 06/28/2005
  • Published: 10/27/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In a drilling system for performing underground boring including a drill rig and a boring tool which is configured for moving through the ground under control of the drill rig to form an underground bore, a monitoring arrangement comprising:

  • a detection arrangement at said drill rig for electronically monitoring at least one operational parameter to produce a data signal relating to at least one of a utility to be installed in the underground bore, the drill rig and the boring tool;

    a portable device configured for electronically receiving the data signal relating to the operational parameter for use by the portable device; and

    a communication arrangement for electronically receiving the data signal from said detection arrangement and for transferring the data signal from the drill rig to the portable device.

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