Never assume

I sometimes ask students when they think the wheelbarrow was patented. Answers vary but the usual response is 100 to 200 years ago. Truth is it was patented only about 10 years ago. Read more...

media reviews & news

Mr. Brydges and his work have been featured in the following national, regional, and local publications:

• The Boston Globe (April 1998) Surrounded by Brains: Entrepreneur is smart enough to seek help from everyone
• Inside Business (July 1997) Ship Shop
• The Virginian-Pilot (July 1997) Childhood Anchors Successful Business
• The Virginia Beach Beacon (August 1996) Boat Mooring System is Afloat
• The Richmond Times-Dispatch (August 1996) Childhood Invention In Demand : Mooring system now promoted by boat dealer

SUGGESTED READING

• The Wall Street Journal (January 2006) The Money Game : In Search of an Angel
• True Story
• Books about Inventors
• Books about Inventions
• Books about Mixed Bag O'Tricks