Electronically detectable high-pressure hose and method of determining the location of the hose
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1. In combination:
- 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;
b) a supply of pressurized fluid that is directed through the hose; and
c) a generator for a signal that is received by the electrically conductive lead and causes an electromagnetic field to be created,wherein the tubular body comprises an inner tube through which pressurized fluid passes, a cover layer around the inner tube, and a reinforcing layer between the inner tube and cover layer,the electrically conductive lead encapsulated between the inner tube and cover layer.
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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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26 Claims
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1. In combination:
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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; b) a supply of pressurized fluid that is directed through the hose; and c) a generator for a signal that is received by the electrically conductive lead and causes an electromagnetic field to be created, wherein the tubular body comprises an inner tube through which pressurized fluid passes, a cover layer around the inner tube, and a reinforcing layer between the inner tube and cover layer, the electrically conductive lead encapsulated between the inner tube and cover layer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. In combination
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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 and electromagnetic field that can be remotely detected to determine a location of the hose; b) a supply of pressurized fluid that is directed through the hose; and c) a generator for a signal that is received by the electrically conductive lead and causes an electromagnetic field to be created, wherein there are a plurality of markers on the hose that can be detected to determine a length of the hose that has been extended. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. In combination:
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a) 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, wherein there are a plurality of markers on the hose that can be detected to determine a length of hose that has been extended; and b) a control device which is capable of controlling a retrieval speed for the hose based upon the detection of the markers.
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15. 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; a receiver for detecting the electromagnetic field and providing an indication as to the location of the hose, wherein the signal generator is provided on the hose. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. A method of determining the location of a hose, the method comprising the steps of:
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forming a hose with a tubular body comprising an inner tube through which pressurized fluid can pass a cover layer around the inner tube, a reinforcing layer between the inner tube and cover layer and an electrically conductive lead encapsulated between the inner tube and cover layer; moving the hose; directing a pressurized supply of fluid through the hose; 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, and track movement, of the hose. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. 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; detecting the electromagnetic field to thereby determine the location of the hose; wherein the step of forming a hose comprises forming a hose with a plurality of markers thereon and further comprising the step of moving the hose and detecting the markers to thereby determine a length of the hose that has been extended. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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26. In combination:
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a) 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, wherein there are a plurality of markers on the hose; and b) a detector for sensing a number of markers that pass by the detector and therein calculating a length of hose that has passed by the detector.
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