Locator transmitter having an automatically tuned antenna

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5231355
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07539552

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The present invention generally relates to a system for use in determining the location and orientation of concealed underground objects and, more particularly, to an improved locator system having a unique and improved interface with an operator. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a magnetic field detector for locating concealed underground objects is provided. The magnetic field detector includes a housing having an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion. A receiver is disposed within said housing for receiving magnetic field signals from the concealed underground objects. A swivel joint couples the upper housing portion and the lower housing portion to permit relative rotational motion.

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CHARLES MACHINE WORKS INC THEP O BOX 66 PERRY OK 73077-0066

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Querry, Lester R Reston, VA 6 410
Rider, Alan J Reston, VA 8 599

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