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Removably attachable GPS module for a portable locator
US11067700B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11067700-B2 |
| Application number | US-201816114189-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | Nov 10, 2016 |
| Publication date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2021 |
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A portable locator includes a locator housing having a display head that supports a display. A GPS module includes a frame and an antenna arm extending from a side margin of the frame. The frame defines a display aperture such that the frame is removably installable on the display head of the portable locator with the display visible through the display aperture. An electrical interface provides for electrical communication with the portable locator with the frame removably installed thereon.
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What is claimed is: 1. A GPS module for use with a portable locator as part of an inground locating system, the portable locator including a locator housing having a display head that supports a display, said GPS module comprising: a frame having an antenna arm extending from a side margin thereof and the frame defines a display aperture such that the frame is removably installable on the display head of the portable locator with the display visible through the display aperture; and an electrical interface for electrical communication with the portable locator with the frame removably installed thereon. 2. The GPS module of claim 1 wherein the side margin of the frame is a forward side margin such that the antenna arm is positioned ahead of the locator. 3. The GPS module of claim 1 wherein the antenna arm supports at least one indicator LED. 4. The GPS module of claim 1 wherein an interior periphery of the frame supports an electrical connector for electrical communication with the portable locator when the GPS module is removably installed thereon. 5. The GPS module of claim 1 wherein the frame and a portion of the antenna arm are integrally formed. 6. The GPS module of claim 5 wherein the antenna arm further comprises a cover that is receivable by said portion of the antenna arm such that the portion of the antenna arm and the cover cooperate to define a cavity for receiving a GPS antenna.
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specially adapted for specific applications · CPC title
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- What does patent US11067700B2 cover?
- A portable locator includes a locator housing having a display head that supports a display. A GPS module includes a frame and an antenna arm extending from a side margin of the frame. The frame defines a display aperture such that the frame is removably installable on the display head of the portable locator with the display visible through the display aperture. An electrical interface provide…
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- Merlin Technology Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G01S19/14. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Jul 20 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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