Patents by Inventor Ron Flakus

Ron Flakus 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).

  • Dual span center pivot irrigation system
    Patent number: 8317114
    Abstract: A dual span center pivot irrigation system comprising first and second center pivot span structures pivotally secured at their inner ends to a fixed center pivot structure. Each of the center pivot span structures are independently operable with the movements thereof being coordinated by suitable controls. The center pivot span structures may be operated in at least three different modes, namely: (1) independent wiper; (2) follow the leader; and (3) independent full circle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig S. Malsam, Ron Flakus