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Ostfildern, Germany

Gerhard Flores

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 9 EPO patents, primarily in Surface Machining Technologies. Top assignees: Gehring Technologies Gmbh, Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC, Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft. Active years: 1991-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gerhard Flores. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gerhard-flores

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 18 

% Patents Active = 77.8

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 62(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Osfildern, DE (2015)
  • Ostfildern, DE (1991 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 12 
 
Gehring Technologies Gmbh
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 26,733 
 
Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 4,230 
 
Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
 patents
4. 1 out of 3 
 
Gehring Gmbh & Co. Kg
 patents
5. 1 out of 7 
 
Gehring Technologies Gmbh + Co. Kg
 patents
6. 1 out of 2 
 
Kadia-Diamant Maschinen-Und Werkzeugfabrik O. Kopp Gmbh & Co.
 patents
7. 1 out of 2 
 
Kadia-Maschinenbau Kopp Gmbh & Co.
 patents
8. 1 out of 1 
 
Kopp Verfahrenstechnik Gmbh
 patent
9. 1 out of 4 
 
Maschinenfabrik Gehring Gmbh & Co Kg
 patents
10. 1 out of 5 
 
Maschinenfabrik Gehring Gmbh & Co.
 patents
11. 1 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1991-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Surface Roughening
Honing Tools
Laser Beam Processing
Tribological Systems
Clamping Connections
Brake Disk Manufacturing
Machining Techniques
Non-Cylindrical Bores
Wear Measurement
Press Connection Arrangement
Mechanical Roughening
Coated Surfaces
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12479046 - Devices for producing roughened surfaces (2025-11-25),
2. 11598358 - Method for creating a press connection arrangement, press connection arrangement and method for creating a clamping connection as well as the clamping connection itself and the use thereof (2023-03-07),
3. 11364571 - Method and apparatus for laser beam roughening of surfaces of substrates (2022-06-21),
4. 10322490 - Method and device for producing non-cylindrical bores with at least one recess by honing (2019-06-18),
5. 10309447 - Method for machining a surface of a metal component, and metal component (2019-06-04),
6. 10272536 - Roller tool for making a brake disk (2019-04-30),
7. 10040158 - Honing tool as well as device and method for dressing honing stones (2018-08-07),
8. 9994966 - Method for producing a coated surface of a tribological system (2018-06-12),
9. 9481067 - Method for making a brake disk (2016-11-01),
10. 9221106 - Device and method for machining a cylinder bore by means of a geometrically defined cutter and a geometrically undefined cutter (2015-12-29),
11. 8959749 - Tool and method for mechanical roughening (2015-02-24),
12. 8381695 - Workpiece having a tribologically useable surface and method for producing such a surface (2013-02-26),
13. 8292695 - Machine for creating non-cylindrical bore surfaces (2012-10-23),
14. 7416475 - Method for rough-honing the peripheral surface of a bore (2008-08-26),
15. 6973367 - Method for producing a bore (2005-12-06),

Title: Gerhard Flores: Innovator in Press Connection and Surface Roughening Technologies

Introduction

Gerhard Flores is a notable inventor based in Ostfildern, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the fields of press connection arrangements and surface roughening technologies. With a total of 18 patents to his name, Flores has established himself as a key figure in innovation.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Flores has developed a method for creating a press connection arrangement and a clamping connection. This invention includes a series of steps that enhance the efficiency and reliability of these connections. Additionally, he has patented a method and apparatus for laser beam roughening of surfaces of substrates. This device is designed to roughen cylinder bores using a beam tool, ensuring a high level of process reliability even for large quantities.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Gerhard Flores has worked with prominent companies such as Gehring Technologies GmbH and Ford Global Technologies, LLC. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking innovations in his field.

Collaborations

Flores has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Ulrich Klink and Erwin Baumgartner. These partnerships have further enriched his work and expanded the impact of his inventions.

Conclusion

Gerhard Flores is a distinguished inventor whose work in press connection and surface roughening technologies has led to numerous patents and advancements in the industry. His contributions continue to influence the field and inspire future innovations.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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