OSMOSE UTILITIES SERVICES, INC. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150226663 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PRESERVATIVE PENETRATION IN WOOD - The present invention is directed to an apparatus, system, and method for determining the extent of penetration of a preservative in wood. More particularly, the present invention is directed, in certain embodiments, to an apparatus comprising an image sensor capable of detecting a color spectrum of a sample, and a light source; a system comprising an image sensor, a light source, a sample treated with a preservative, an indicator applied to the sample, and a computing device coupled to the image sensor, wherein the computing device is capable of processing an image captured by the image sensor and determining the extent of penetration of the preservative; and methods for using such an apparatus and system to determine the extent of penetration of a preservative in wood by identifying changes in color of wood, wood products, or wood samples. | 08-13-2015 |
20150030501 | DAZOMET COMPOSITIONS - A solid body of dazomet for use in internal remedial treatments of wood and methods of applying such solid bodies to wooden structures and manufacturing such solid bodies. The solid bodies can be easily transported and inserted into treatment holes in utility poles, wooden pilings, and other wooden structures, delivering a precise, accurate dose of insecticide and fungicide that combats internal decay in the wood. | 01-29-2015 |
20090157746 | Method For Capturing Utility Equipment Data - A method for capturing information regarding utility equipment installed at a location comprises the steps of making a site visit to the location; recording voice narration about the utility equipment as the utility equipment is inspected by a narrator during the site visit; recording video of the utility equipment during the site visit; recording identification information for identifying the utility equipment; and entering attribute data corresponding to the utility equipment into a database, wherein the entered attribute data includes data derived from the recorded voice narration, the recorded video, and the recorded identification information. In an embodiment of the invention, the steps of recording voice narration, recording video, and recording identification information are performed simultaneously using a camcorder connected to a GPS receiver via an encoder such that location coordinates are recorded as audio frequency shift keying (AFSK) tones in an audio channel of the camcorder. | 06-18-2009 |