Russell B Jones

US Patent:

8641861, Feb 4, 2014

Filed:

Jun 15, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/763611

Inventors:

Robert E Grip - Rancho Palos Verdes CA, US
Russell K Jones - Manhattan Beach CA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B32B 37/00
B29C 65/00

US Classification:

156297, 156293, 126569

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a method of assembling optical elements is provided. At least a portion of each optical element is disposed against at least a portion of a high precision surface. A structural frame is disposed adjacent the optical elements. At least two portions of the structural frame are aligned relative to each other and to the high precision surface with high precision. Adhesive is applied to adhere the structural frame to the optical elements. The adhesive is cured. In other embodiments, optical element assemblies are provided.

US Patent:

20080282828, Nov 20, 2008

Filed:

May 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/751018

Inventors:

Russell K. Jones - Manhattan Beach CA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G05G 1/00
H01L 31/042
H01Q 1/00

US Classification:

74471 R, 136244, 343720

Abstract:

Mechanical systems and methods are disclosed for pointing a plurality of elements in an array in any direction within a near-hemispherical field of view without pointing the entire array as a single unit. A fixed frame and an adjuster frame disposed substantially parallel to and offset from each other are each coupled by universal joints to carriers for a plurality of elements. One or more drive mechanisms are used to move the adjuster frame relative to the fixed frame to produce coordinated pointing of the pointing axes of the plurality of elements. The systems and methods can be used in a variety of applications including pointing of solar concentrator receivers or antennas.

US Patent:

20090260619, Oct 22, 2009

Filed:

Apr 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/106310

Inventors:

Lee Bailey - Lakewood CA, US
Douglas W. Caldwell - Glendale CA, US
Russell K. Jones - Manhattan Beach CA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

F24J 2/38
H01L 31/042
G05D 3/00

US Classification:

126578, 136246, 126600, 353 3

Abstract:

Heliostat operation under significantly reduced infrastructure requirements is disclosed. As part of a larger solar power generation system, a heliostat may function autonomously to track the sun and maintain constant reflection of solar radiation to a collection device for conversion to electrical power. The heliostat employs a local independent solar power supply to provide power to the positioning mechanism and controller for the heliostat. The controller receives sun position information from a sensor and/or a predetermined schedule. In addition, the controller for the heliostat may incorporate a wireless communications device for remote monitoring and directing operations of the heliostat.

US Patent:

20120313661, Dec 13, 2012

Filed:

Jun 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/157826

Inventors:

DOUGLAS R. JUNGWIRTH - Reseda CA, US
EMILIO QUEZADA - Sylmar CA, US
GREGORY A. CAMPBELL - Granada Hills CA, US
JAMES H. ERMER - Burbank CA, US
RUSSELL K. JONES - Manhattan Beach CA, US

International Classification:

G01R 31/26

US Classification:

32476101

Abstract:

A solar cell testing apparatus may include an illuminator for directing light energy on a solar cell under test. The solar cell testing apparatus may also include a device for selectively positioning different filters of a multiplicity of filters in an optical path between the illuminator and the solar cell under test to at least one of measure performance and detect any defects in the solar cell. The multiplicity of filters may include a first set of filters and a second set of filters. Each filter of the first set of filters is adapted for passing a predetermined percentage of intensity of the light energy from the illuminator onto the solar cell under test. The second set of filters being adapted for testing the solar cell under different spectrums of light.

US Patent:

56635621, Sep 2, 1997

Filed:

Sep 6, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/524199

Inventors:

Russell Jones - Manhattan Beach CA
Tim Gallagher - Torrance CA
Stephen P. Shaffer - West Hills CA

Assignee:

Hughes Electronics - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

H04N 533

US Classification:

250332

Abstract:

The present system provides a thermal imaging device including a detector array responsive to thermal infrared radiation. The detector array has a linearly-arrayed plurality of spaced-apart detector elements defining cooperatively a length dimension for the detector array. Each of the plurality of detector elements provides a corresponding individual electrical signal indicative of the thermal infrared radiation incident thereon. The detector elements vary from one another in the plurality of detector elements, and the thermal imaging device responsively provides a visible-light image replicating a viewed scene. The thermal imaging device includes a scanning device scanning the viewed scene across the plurality of detector elements in a direction generally perpendicular to the length dimension. The scanning device includes a first portion scanning the viewed scene across the entire plurality of the plurality of detector elements, and a second portion scanning the viewed scene across the plurality of detector elements with transposition of the viewed scene such that a portion of the viewed scene scanned by the first portion across a certain detector element is scanned across a detector element next-adjacent to the certain detector element.

US Patent:

56231466, Apr 22, 1997

Filed:

Dec 8, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/569679

Inventors:

Russell K. Jones - Manhattan Beach CA
Stephen P. Shaffer - West Hills CA
Robert Sendall - Chatsworth CA

Assignee:

Hughes Electronics - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

H04N 309

US Classification:

250334

Abstract:

A thermal imaging device (10) includes a detector (50) having a linearly-arrayed plurality of spaced apart detector elements (50') upon which portions of a viewed scene are sequentially scanned by a scanner (22) in order to capture image information from the scene. A display device (22, 62, 66) similarly includes a first linear array of plural spaced apart light emitting diodes (LEDs) (62') which provide light scanned by the same scanner (22) to a user of the thermal imaging device (10) to provide an image replicating the viewed scene. The LEDs (62') of the display (22, 62, 66) are configured so that sequential portions of the image are interlaced and partially overlapped by the scanner (22) to provide a flat visual field which is free of raster lines. The display device (22, 62, 66) includes a second linearly-arrayed plurality of symbology LEDs (198) which are configured and positioned relative to the first plurality of LEDs (62') so that light from these LEDs is interlaced but not overlapped and so that symbology imagery presented by the second plurality of LEDs (198) is superimposed on the scene image presented to the user of the thermal imaging device (10).

US Patent:

56147155, Mar 25, 1997

Filed:

Oct 11, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/540740

Inventors:

Russell K. Jones - Manhattan Beach CA
Timothy L. Gallagher - Torrance CA

Assignee:

Hughes Electronics - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

H04N 309

US Classification:

250334

Abstract:

A thermal imaging device (10) includes a light emitting diode (LED) display (62) providing an image replicating a viewed scene. The LED display (62) also includes an array of symbology LEDs (198) providing symbology superimposed on the image of the viewed scene. A video driver circuit (214) and a symbology driver circuit (202) are time-sequenced so that a reticle pattern or symbology provided by the symbology-LEDs (198) is superimposed at the desired location of the visible image provided by the scene-LEDs (62').

US Patent:

20150122849, May 7, 2015

Filed:

Nov 2, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/070500

Inventors:

Russell Jones - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

B63C 11/02

US Classification:

224181

Abstract:

A framework assembly for mounting accessories to the head of an underwater diver is disclosed. The assembly generally includes an equipment mounting rig connected by a post to a low-profile head-engaging base, wherein the base is adapted to fit snugly to the top part of a diver's head and under a diving hood such that the base is securely held in place by said diving hood. Waterproof equipment, including flashlights, cameras, and the like, may be mounted onto the rig.