From left, Caroline Taukulis, strategic account manager of Business Durham, with inventor Andrew Turner, Gavin Brydon, of Thorn and Cllr Neil Foster A TALENTED inventor has developed the first upgrade to the school crossing patrol sign in 50 years and believes lives could be saved as a result. Andrew Turner, who has an office at the North East Technology Park in Sedgefield, is to meet with distributors about his illuminated lollipop design after winning the backing of a major road safety charity.