Patents by Inventor Jon G. Danley

Jon G. Danley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4034549
    Abstract: A shadow clock is provided which simulates a sundial by casting a shadow of a stylus created by relative movement between the stylus and one or more illuminated light sources to cast a shadow which moves across indicia on the face of a clock. In one embodiment, a triangular stylus is mounted to pivot about the center of the clock face and to cast a shadow of the stylus created by one of the illuminated light sources. The light sources are selectively illuminated when the stylus points to the number opposite each light source and projects a shadow of the stylus across the numbers as the stylus moves from a first number to a second number. Upon reaching the second number, the first light source is de-activated and the next light source which is now opposite the stylus is illuminated to cast a new shadow. In another embodiment, a single light source and stylus are mounted on a pivoted arm to cast a shadow of the stylus which moves progressively across indicia on a clock face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1977
    Inventors: Jon G. Danley, Arthur L. Meisner