Darren S Sheedy from 1860 Old Sinking Creek Rd, Greenback, TN 37742, age 55, Phone: 865 856-9115

Us Patents

Integrated Light And Tow-Line-Attachment Assembly For A Boat
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US Patent:

6539886, Apr 1, 2003
Filed:

Apr 9, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/118075
Inventors:

Keith P. Henry - Maryville TN
Darren S. Sheedy - Greenback TN
Assignee:

MasterCraft Boat Company, Inc. - Vonore TN
International Classification:

B63B 2104
US Classification:

114253, 114343, 114364
Abstract:

A tow-line-attachment assembly for mounting atop a towing structure on a boat includes a tow-line-attachment portion to which a tow line can be connected for towing a water sports performer, and a light portion, disposed above the tow-line-attachment portion, for emitting light. Preferably, the tow-line-attachment assembly also includes a neck portion for connecting the assembly to the towing structure, and the tow-line-attachment portion is a spool-shaped sleeve that is rotatably mounted about the neck portion. Also disclosed is a boat tower including such a tow-line-attachment assembly, and a boat provided with a tower having such an assembly.

Tower Light And Swivel Assembly
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US Patent:

D455853, Apr 16, 2002
Filed:

Jun 15, 2001
Appl. No.:

29/143459
Inventors:

Keith P. Henry - Maryville TN
Darren S. Sheedy - Greenback TN
Assignee:

Mastercraft Boat Company, Inc. - Vonore TN
International Classification:

2606
US Classification:

D26 28

Boat Having An Improved Ability To Get On Plane And Improved Method Of Getting A Boat On Plane
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US Patent:

20210300505, Sep 30, 2021
Filed:

Jun 14, 2021
Appl. No.:

17/346634
Inventors:

- Vonore TN, US
Michael D. Myers - Knoxville TN, US
Darren S. Sheedy - Greenback TN, US
David F. Ekern - Knoxville TN, US
International Classification:

B63B 1/22
B63B 1/28
B63B 1/32
B63B 39/06
Abstract:

A boat includes at least three trim devices positioned aft of the boat's transom. To improve the boat's ability to get on place, each trim device is initially positioned to a deployed position. The speed of the boat is then determined as the boat gains speed. When the speed of the boat exceeds a first predetermined threshold, the first trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. When the speed of the boat exceeds a second predetermined threshold, the second trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. When the speed of the boat exceeds a third predetermined threshold, the third trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. At least one of the first, second, and third predetermined thresholds is different from the other two of the first, second, and third predetermined thresholds.

Boat Having An Improved Ability To Get On Plane And Improved Method Of Getting A Boat On Plane
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US Patent:

20200108892, Apr 9, 2020
Filed:

Dec 6, 2019
Appl. No.:

16/706232
Inventors:

- Vonore TN, US
Michael D. Myers - Knoxville TN, US
Darren S. Sheedy - Greenback TN, US
David F. Ekern - Knoxville TN, US
International Classification:

B63B 1/22
B63B 1/28
B63B 1/32
B63B 39/06
Abstract:

A boat includes at least three trim devices positioned aft of the boat's transom. To improve the boat's ability to get on place, each trim device is initially positioned to a deployed position. The speed of the boat is then determined as the boat gains speed. When the speed of the boat exceeds a first predetermined threshold, the first trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. When the speed of the boat exceeds a second predetermined threshold, the second trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. When the speed of the boat exceeds a third predetermined threshold, the third trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. At least one of the first, second, and third predetermined thresholds is different from the other two of the first, second, and third predetermined thresholds.

Boat Having An Improved Ability To Get On Plane And Improved Method Of Getting A Boat On Plane
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US Patent:

20180201342, Jul 19, 2018
Filed:

Mar 12, 2018
Appl. No.:

15/918022
Inventors:

- Vonore TN, US
Michael D. Myers - Knoxville TN, US
Darren S. Sheedy - Greenback TN, US
David F. Ekern - Knoxville TN, US
International Classification:

B63B 1/22
B63B 1/32
B63B 39/06
B63B 1/28
B63B 35/85
B63B 9/08
Abstract:

A boat includes at least three trim devices positioned aft of the boat's transom. To improve the boat's ability to get on place, each trim device is initially positioned to a deployed position. The speed of the boat is then determined as the boat gains speed. When the speed of the boat exceeds a first predetermined threshold, the first trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. When the speed of the boat exceeds a second predetermined threshold, the second trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. When the speed of the boat exceeds a third predetermined threshold, the third trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. At least one of the first, second, and third predetermined thresholds is different from the other two of the first, second, and third predetermined thresholds.

Boat Having An Improved Ability To Get On Plane And Improved Method Of Getting A Boat On Plane
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US Patent:

20160214681, Jul 28, 2016
Filed:

Jan 22, 2016
Appl. No.:

15/004050
Inventors:

- Vonore TN, US
Michael D. Myers - Knoxville TN, US
Darren S. Sheedy - Greenback TN, US
David F. Ekern - Knoxville TN, US
International Classification:

B63B 1/22
B63B 9/08
B63B 1/20
Abstract:

A boat includes at least three trim devices positioned aft of the boat's transom. To improve the boat's ability to get on place, each trim device is initially positioned to a deployed position. The speed of the boat is then determined as the boat gains speed. When the speed of the boat exceeds a first predetermined threshold, the first trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. When the speed of the boat exceeds a second predetermined threshold, the second trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. When the speed of the boat exceeds a third predetermined threshold, the third trim device is moved from the deployed position to a non-deployed position. At least one of the first, second, and third predetermined thresholds is different from the other two of the first, second, and third predetermined thresholds.

Resumes

Design Engineer

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Location:

1860 Old Sinking Creek Rd, Greenback, TN 37742

Industry:

Shipbuilding

Work:

Mastercraft Boat Company
Design Engineer

Skills:

Engineering
Manufacturing
Product Development
Lean Manufacturing
Product Design
Cad
Continuous Improvement
Finite Element Analysis
Purchasing
Marine Engineering
5S
Inventory Management
Materials Management
Team Building
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Maritime
Project Management
Process Improvement
Troubleshooting
Boat