Patents by Inventor Ross W. Flores

Ross W. Flores 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).

  • Publication number: 20240360853
    Abstract: Embodiments of a fairing of the present invention generally include a V-shaped frontal geometry and linear or non-linear fins. In certain embodiments, the V-shaped frontal geometry is formed by the intersection of substantially linear frontal end segments, while in other embodiments the V-shaped frontal geometry is formed by the intersection of frontal end segments wherein one of both thereof are non-linear. Embodiments of a method of using embodiments of an apparatus of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Ross W. Flores
  • Patent number: 12083946
    Abstract: Embodiments of a fairing of the present invention generally include a pair of fins that intersect at a first closed end thereof forming a V-shaped/pointed frontal geometry and are connectable at a second end thereof via a fin connection assembly, wherein the fairing is adapted and configured to be engaged about at least a portion of a tie-down strap that is securing a cargo object to a cargo support structure, wherein the first closed end is directionally oriented such that air flow resulting from transportation of the cargo object impinges thereupon, and wherein the first closed end geometry is adapted and configured to shield the tie-down strap from excessive vibration during transportation of the cargo object. Embodiments of a method of using embodiments of fairings of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Inventors: Ross W. Flores, Rodney H. Masters