Title: Independent Experimental Physicist, Technologist and Patent Agent
Location: Front Royal, Virginia, United States
Timothy LeRoy Rude, Independent Experimental Physicist, Technologist and Patent Agent, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Scientists for dedication, achievements and leadership in Engineering and Physics.
Mr. Rude has established a distinguished career as an independent experimental physicist, technologist and patent agent, demonstrating expertise in patent and trademark matters, as well as in kinetic energy. Since 2017, he has operated autonomously, focusing on experimental physics and technological innovation. Among Mr. Rude’s most notable achievements was the addition of a term to Newton’s second law of motion, which he considers a new physics theory and a contribution that stands as a testament to his commitment to advancing scientific understanding. His work in this area reflects both his technical acumen and his dedication to expanding the boundaries of classical physics.
Before his current endeavors, Mr. Rude served as a primary patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from 2001 to 2017. In this capacity, he was responsible for evaluating patent applications, ensuring compliance with legal standards and contributing to the protection of intellectual property rights. Mr. Rude’s tenure at the agency helped solidify his reputation as an expert in patent law and technology assessment.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Rude worked as a research and development technician at Honeywell for one year. This role provided him with valuable experience in applied engineering and research methodologies within a leading technology company.
Mr. Rude’s professional journey also included significant military service. From 1987 to 1992, he was a project manager for advanced intercontinental ballistic missile guidance with the U.S. Air Force, overseeing critical defense projects that required precision engineering and leadership. Before this, Mr. Rude served as a leading first class in the nuclear reactor control division aboard a fleet ballistic missile submarine with the U.S. Navy between 1971 and 1977, where he developed expertise in nuclear systems and operational safety.
Highly educated, Mr. Rude’s background is both comprehensive and multidisciplinary. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of North Dakota in 1983, followed by a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering and a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from The University of New Mexico in 1986 and 1987, respectively. Mr. Rude soon after earned a Master of Business Administration from California State University, San Bernardino, in 1990, which equipped him with advanced management skills essential for leadership roles in both public and private sectors. His robust educational foundation has been instrumental in supporting his diverse professional accomplishments.
In addition to his degrees, Mr. Rude is registered as a professional mechanical engineer and a professional electrical engineer, credentials that underscore his technical proficiency and adherence to rigorous industry standards. He is also certified as a patent agent, further validating his authority in intellectual property matters.
Describing himself as a true technologist, Mr. Rude notably repaired the reactor protection and alarm system on the George C. Marshall submarine, creating a repair kit later used across the fleet, and solved a stern planes control system issue in under an hour after others failed for over a year. His work kept critical submarine systems functioning, earning him the Navy Achievement Medal and other commendations. Additionally, in recognition of his success, Mr. Rude was awarded the Bronze Medal from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Looking ahead, Mr. Rude remains dedicated to fully implementing what he refers to as his “new physics,” which he believes will take approximately three to five years. To facilitate independent verification and validation of his experimental results, he has enlisted assistance from academic professionals at North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, including its president and an electrical technology professor from Bernard Hall, where he previously studied electronics technology. Mr. Rude has provided specialized equipment at his own expense, including a four-channel oscilloscope, to support their efforts in replicating his experiments. Should technical challenges arise during this process, Mr. Rude plans to personally transport the necessary apparatus to North Dakota to ensure successful completion.
Notably, Mr. Rude’s discovery of new physics stems from Newton’s cradle experiment, where kinetic energy transfers from the impacting sphere to the departing sphere at 0.13 times the speed of light, far faster than the speed of sound in steel, which is about 6,000 meters per second, compared to roughly 40 million meters per second. He said this result was unexpected, as he had been searching for much slower speeds until using the fastest scope setting to capture the trace. Mr. Rude concluded that Newton’s second law of motion requires a new term for instantaneous change in velocity, proving that kinetic energy transfers at the electron wave front speed. He added that integrating the equation introduces a “plus c” term representing an unknown, and his experiment provides evidence that this term must be included, which he documented on a one-page paper and posted publicly on Facebook.
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