# US 2025/0095460 A1 · Locator for cable rod > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2025/0095460 A1 - Document ID: US20250095460A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 18/885,327 - Filed: 2024-09-13 - Published: 2025-03-20 - Earliest claimed: 2023-09-15 - Inventors: Ka Wo Yeung; Wai Kit Lai - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20250095460A1 ## CPC - G08B 7/06: using electric transmission {, e.g. involving audible and visible signalling through the use of sound and light sources} - H02G 1/00: Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing or dismantling electric cables or lines - H02G 1/083: {using lines, e.g. needles, rods or tapes} - G08B: SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS - H02G: INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES ## Abstract A locator (100) for locating an end of a cable rod comprises a first output device (102) configured to provide a first type of sensory output to a user. A second output device (104) is configured to provide a second type of sensory output to the user. The second type of sensory output is different to the first type of sensory output, and the locator is connectable to the end of the cable rod. A system for locating an end of a cable rod is also provided, the system comprising the locator and a controller (550) configured to send a wireless signal to the locator. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A locator for locating an end of a cable rod, comprising: a first output device configured to provide a first type of sensory output to a user; and a second output device configured to provide a second type of sensory output to the user, wherein the second type of sensory output is different to the first type of sensory output; wherein the locator is connectable to the end of the cable rod. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The locator of claim 1, further comprising a third output device configured to provide a third type of sensory output to a user, wherein the third type of sensory output is different to both the first and second types of sensory output. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The locator of claim 1, further comprising a receiver and a first switch for controlling supply of power to the output devices, wherein the switch is activated by the receiver in response to the receiver receiving a wireless signal from a controller. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The locator of claim 1, where one of the output devices is configured to provide audio output. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The locator of claim 4, wherein the output device configured to provide audio output is a buzzer. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The locator of claim 1, wherein one of the output devices is configured to provide visual output. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The locator of claim 6, wherein the output device configured to provide visual output is a light source. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The locator of claim 7, wherein the light source is a non-white and non-yellow light source. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The locator of claim 1, where one of the output devices is configured to provide vibrational output. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The locator of claim 1, further comprising an attachment mechanism attachable to the end of the cable rod. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The locator of claim 1, further comprising a power source configured to supply power to the output devices. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The locator of claim 11, wherein the locator comprises a charging port configured to enable charging of the power source. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The locator of claim 11, wherein the power source is moveable between a first position wherein the power source is electrically disconnected from the output devices, and a second position wherein the power source is electrically connected to the output devices; and wherein the power source is configured to move from the first position to the second position in response to connection of the cable rod to the locator. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The locator of claim 13, wherein the power source is disposed between a first spring which provides an electrical connection between one terminal of the power source and the output devices, and a second spring which provides an electrical connection between one terminal of the power source and the charging port. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The locator of claim 14, wherein the charging port comprises a magnetic female charging port, wherein the female charging port is: configured to move along a longitudinal axis of the locator within the attachment mechanism; and configured to connect to a male magnetic charging portion. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The locator of claim 11, wherein the power source comprises: a first end comprising a central positive terminal surrounded by a negative terminal; and a second end comprising a central negative terminal surrounded by a positive terminal. ### Claim 17 (depends on 3) The locator of claim 3, wherein the receiver is a transceiver configured to provide two-way communication with the controller. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The locator of claim 17, wherein the locator comprises a camera, and the transceiver is configured to transmit data captured by the camera to the controller. ### Claim 19 A locator for locating an end of a cable rod, comprising: a first output device configured to provide a first type of sensory output to a user; wherein the locator is connectable to the end of the cable rod; and a power source moveable between a first position wherein the power source is electrically disconnected from the first output device, and a second position wherein the power source is electrically connected to the first output device; and wherein the power source is moveable from the first position to the second position in response to connection of the cable rod to the locator. ### Claim 20 (depends on 3) A system for locating an end of a cable rod, the system comprising: the locator of claim 3; and a controller configured to send a wireless signal to the locator.