| Inventor Robert W. Hyde and his wife Marion survey our new logo on a banner just before the 2002 IACP Convention in Minneapolis. Hyde Engineering Group, Inc. Hyde Engineering Group, Inc. is located in Brooksville, Florida. Hyde Engineering Company, the predecessor for Hyde Engineering Group, Inc. has designed and manufactured a wide variety of high quality plastic products in Florida since 1963. The Water & Ice Rescue Frisbuoy was invented and patented by Robert W.
Hyde. This innovative rescue device, also known as the Save-a-life disc and the Frisbuoy ResQdisc, is being used at locations across the country and across the world. United States Patent number 5,895,299 was issued to Bob on April 20, 1999. Other patents by Robert W. Hyde 1.) Steam engine - US Patent # 3,771,419 A completely unique automobile power system using steam generated by environmentally clean fuels. The
engine itself uses virtually no petroleum based lubricants and is extremely low maintenance. The engine is a unique design that actually fits on the axle for direct drive eliminating the need for transmission and differential. Bob built and ran an automobile for 6 years using this system. The engine system can also be used to power generators. 2.) Rose - US Plant Patent #3055 A fragrant pink rose named "Sweetie Pie" by Bob 3.) Hydro-Jet Scuba Engine - US Patent # 4,596,117 A non electrical scuba drive that uses the air pressure from the diver’s tank to power the engine before the diver breathes the air. This powerful engine has been used by many divers. In all, Bob has 64 patents many of which were in major production including: - The first soldering gun US Patent # 2,454,875
- Flight recorder for B29 bomber #2,754,069
- Golf putter #3,066,936
- Garbage disposal #2,949,246
- Scuba buoyancy compensator #4,601,609
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