Patents by Inventor Kevin E. Shephard

Kevin E. Shephard has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Tactical dinghy compass
    Patent number: 4616423
    Abstract: A compass having a color coded compass card for enhanced reading of the compass. The compass card is divided into four quadrants each of which is further subdivided into equal sectors differently colored within each quadrant; the color sequence of the sectors within each quadrant is repeated in each quadrant. The color sequencing enables an efficient method of navigating a sailing dinghy around an olympic course.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1986
    Assignee: J. & K. Shephard Design Pty Limited
    Inventor: Kevin E. Shephard
  • Tactical indicator for bulkhead and other compasses
    Patent number: 4359629
    Abstract: Yacht racing is becoming more scientific and to assist a skipper in quantifying the shortest course to sail to take advantage of wind direction, a tactical aid is provided. The aid is a device for use in connection with information read from a compass mounted on the yacht.The device comprises a set of interacting members each carrying information concerning a yacht's tactical position to enable the skipper to determine whether or not his course is advantageous or not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1982
    Assignee: J & K Shepard Pty. Limited
    Inventor: Kevin E. Shephard