System and method for locating underground lines using a view-in-the-ground indicator

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PATENT NO 10832455
APP PUB NO 20160379390A1
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15191320

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A system and method of for underground line location using a view-in-the-ground indicator includes a display. The display includes a view-in-the-ground indicator configured to indicate left-right position information and orientation information associated with a plurality of underground lines using a corresponding plurality of needles. The plurality of needles are concurrently displayed and are distinguishable from one another. Each of the plurality of needles has a variable horizontal position that indicates the left-right position information and a variable orientation that indicates the orientation information. In some embodiments, the plurality of needles are distinguishable from one another based on a color coding scheme. In some embodiments, the color coding scheme of the plurality of needles matches a color coding scheme of a plurality of feeder cables coupled to the plurality of underground lines.

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METROTECH CORPORATION3251 OLCOTT STREET SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Benzie, Stephen Andrew Radstock, GB 1 2

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