Independent Inventor
Tim Bonerb
Independent Inventor and Product Developer
Five decades of experience developing, building, testing and licensing patented technologies.
I turn ideas into working prototypes. My experience includes patent work, mechanical design, fabrication and testing, along with licensing inventions to established manufacturers.
The Knowing is in the Doing
Over a 50-year career as an independent inventor, I have filed more than 100 Provisional Patent Applications and have been granted more than 3 dozen patents. I know the R&D process well, from designing and welding prototypes to testing in real-world conditions. From start to finish, I handle all of the patent work.
"I examined well over a thousand patent applications at the USPTO. I would grade Mr. Bonerb's work on drawings and descriptions as a B+ compared to other patent attorneys, and A+ compared to other independent inventors."
P. Decker, Patent Attorney & Former USPTO Patent Examiner (2010–2022)
Current Work
Flexwave® Roof and Gutter Protection
My current work includes Flexwave®, a roof and gutter protection system that uses air-powered movement to remove accumulated leaves, snow and ice. Visit the Flexwave website to see the system in operation and learn about the project.
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36 Patents Granted
A career of invention documented in patents granted in the United States and Canada, covering mechanical systems, grain handling, and protective technologies.
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