Spring assemblies with variable flexibility for use with push-cables and pipe inspection systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11016381
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16531880

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Push-cables and associated apparatus for pipe inspection systems are disclosed. In one embodiment a pipe inspection system includes a camera head, a push-cable including an outer covering enclosing a plurality of electrical conductors for transmitting signals and/or power between the camera head and an electronic device operatively coupled to the push-cable, and a spring assembly disposed about the push-cable near the distal end where the spring assembly comprises a spring with a tapered flex section having a varying cross-sectional area and/or a varying cross-sectional shape.

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SEESCAN INCSAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92123

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Chapman, Eric M Lake Tapps, US 68 682
Kleyn, James F Santee, US 31 303
Olsson, Mark S La Jolla, US 393 6858

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