Patents by Inventor Timothy T. Tunney

Timothy T. Tunney 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).

  • Method and apparatus for testing roof edge components
    Patent number: 7587946
    Abstract: A testing apparatus and method for simulating wind loads and evaluating wind resistance of a building component test specimen such as a sheet-metal roofing component. One or more arrays of pneumatic cylinders apply forces according to a specified test protocol to detach the building component from a test base. A software implemented computer control system may be provided to control the cylinders and apply the forces according to the test protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventor: Timothy T. Tunney
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING ROOF EDGE COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20080053239
    Abstract: A testing apparatus and method for simulating wind loads and evaluating wind resistance of a building component test specimen such as a sheet-metal roofing component. One or more arrays of pneumatic cylinders apply forces according to a specified test protocol to detach the building component from a test base. A software implemented computer control system may be provided to control the cylinders and apply the forces according to the test protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Timothy T. Tunney