Darrell Lee Jones

US Patent:

6448905, Sep 10, 2002

Filed:

Aug 25, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/648231

Inventors:

Darrell G. Jones - Hubbard OR 97032

International Classification:

G08G 1095

US Classification:

340907, 340539, 340908, 3409081, 340925, 116 63 P, 116 63 R

Abstract:

A robotic traffic signalling device for reducing the need for deploying workers at various construction sites. The robotic traffic signalling device includes a weighted base member for resting upon a ground surface; and also includes a statute-like member being shaped like that of human being and being generally hollow and being securely mounted upon the weighted base member and having a body member, a head-like member with a hat-like member being securely attached upon the head-like member and also having at least one arm-like member having a hand-like member attached thereto; and further includes an elongate support member having an open top end and having bore extending therethrough and being attached to the hand-like member and extending upwardly therefrom; and also includes a traffic sign member including a wall having a first side and a second side and being rotatably mounted upon the elongate support member and also displaying a message thereupon; and further includes light-emitting members being disposed upon and about the wall of the traffic sign member and being disposed within the hat-like member and also being disposed upon and in the body member; and also includes a rotating assembly for rotating the traffic sign member.

US Patent:

50205102, Jun 4, 1991

Filed:

Jan 10, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/295376

Inventors:

Darrell R. Jones - Portland OR

International Classification:

F23C 500

US Classification:

1262711

Abstract:

A substantially rectangular enclosure is in communication with a liquid propane heater. The enclosure is mounted on wheels for towing by a vehicle and includes a downwardly directed opening. A plenum interior to the enclosure receives the heated air and distributes the same in the enclosure. The disclosed burning unit may be towed to melt snow or ice or to destroy plants and seed without igniting them.

US Patent:

49917730, Feb 12, 1991

Filed:

Mar 17, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/325136

Inventors:

Darrell R. Jones - Portland OR

International Classification:

E01H 1300

US Classification:

239 21

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for dissipating fog. A low enclosure includes a plurality of slits in the top thereof. A space heater is in communication with the enclosure and provides a flow of heated air thereinto. Heat is transferred to the air above the enclosure by convection through the slits and by radiation from the heated top. A plurality of such enclosures are positioned adjacent a runway to evaporate fog in the air surrounding the runway.

US Patent:

46446834, Feb 24, 1987

Filed:

Jul 12, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/754170

Inventors:

Darrell R. Jones - Vancouver WA

International Classification:

A01G 1306
F24H 304

US Classification:

47 141

Abstract:

Pollination of alfalfa enhanced by flying a helicopter over a field of alfalfa with propane burners mounted on the helicopter and directed to heat air in vicinity of alfalfa blossoms. Heat causes blossoms to open and agitation by downdraft enhances spread of pollen through field to increase pollination and seed yield.