Newman alleged that he had a mechanical explanation for Albert Einstein's unified field theory of physics.

After applying for patents on the perpetual motion motor, he battled for over seven years against what he claimed was a government conspiracy to suppress his supposed discoveries,[2] garnering national attention as a result.

[3][4] Further testing revealed that the machine did not operate at 100% efficiency, nor did it output more energy than was input, as Newman claimed.

[5] The aftermath of the hurricane prompted Newman to make a pledge to God that he would devote the rest of his life to help humanity.

[6] After selling his barbell business, he was able to buy science books and began to study energy, electrical engineering, physics and electromagnetics.