Electronically detectable high-pressure hose and method of determining the location of the hose
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1. A hose comprising:
- at least one layer defining a tubular body with a length; and
an electrically conductive lead joined to the tubular body and extending along the length of the tubular body, the electrically conductive lead adapted to receive an electrical signal and create an electromagnetic field that can be remotely detected to determine a location of the hose.
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Abstract
A hose is provided having at least one layer defining a tubular body with a length and an electrically conductive lead joined to the tubular body and extending along the length of the tubular body. The electrically conductive lead is adapted to receive an electrical signal and create an electromagnetic field that can be remotely detected to determine a location of the hose. A method of determining the location of a hose is also contemplated.
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1. A hose comprising:
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at least one layer defining a tubular body with a length; and
an electrically conductive lead joined to the tubular body and extending along the length of the tubular body, the electrically conductive lead adapted to receive an electrical signal and create an electromagnetic field that can be remotely detected to determine a location of the hose. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. In combination:
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a signal generator;
a hose having a tubular body with a length;
an electrical lead on the body adapted to receive an electrical signal from the signal generator and create an electromagnetic field; and
a receiver for detecting the electromagnetic field and providing an indication as to the location of the hose. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. A method of determining the location of a hose, the method comprising the steps of:
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forming a hose with an electrically conductive lead;
causing an electrical current to be generated in the electrically conductive lead that creates an electromagnetic field; and
detecting the electromagnetic field to thereby determine the location of the hose. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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