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Capacitive Detection System

  • US 20100301866A1
  • Filed: 05/27/2010
  • Published: 12/02/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/27/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for locating an underground object comprising:

  • a drill string having a first end;

    a boring tool, operatively connected to the first end of the drill string, the boring tool having a longitudinal axis;

    a capacitive assembly disposed proximate the boring tool and adapted to detect a capacitance change; and

    a processor adapted to detect the underground object using a capacitance change detected by the capacitive assembly.

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