WAYLON SHIELDS
Pilots at 68 St, Stillwater, OK

License number

Oklahoma A5269020

Issued Date

Sep 2015

Expiration Date

Sep 2017

Professional information

Drain System For Marine Vessel

US Patent:

6050867, Apr 18, 2000

Filed:

Apr 16, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/293629

Inventors:

Waylon D. Shields - Stillwater OK
Woody R. Smith - Stillwater OK
Tommy R. Yerby - Stillwater OK

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

B63H 2100, B63B 1300

US Classification:

440 88

Abstract:

A drain system is provided for a marine vessel in which three types of drain operations can be performed at one common location near the transom of the marine vessel. A multiple conduit structure is provided with a plurality of fluid passages extending at least partially through its structure. A first fluid passage allows the bilge of the boat to be drained. A second fluid passage allows multiple locations on the engine to be drained through a common port. A second sealing plug is provided to close the second passageway that prevents fluid communication between the various fluid conduits used to drain the cooling water of the engine. A third fluid passage is provided through the multiple conduit structure to allow lubricating oil to be drained from the engine. A single hole through the transom of a boat is all that is required to allow the multiple conduit structure to be attached to the boat and extend through the transom for the purpose of draining the bilge, the engine cooling water, and the engine lubricating fluid.

Marine Drive With Dual Propeller Exhaust And Lubrication

US Patent:

5352141, Oct 4, 1994

Filed:

May 28, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/069162

Inventors:

Waylon D. Shields - Stillwater OK
Woody R. Smith - Stillwater OK
Steven J. Pavey - Carney OK

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

B63H 510

US Classification:

440 80

Abstract:

A marine drive (10) has a spool (36) positioned in the lower horizonal bore (28) and supporting a dual propeller shaft assembly (38, 40). An exhaust passage (130) includes a passage (132) in the drive housing (26) communicating with the horizontal bore (28) at the spool (36), and a spool exhaust passage (134) passing exhaust rearwardly through the spool to the propeller through-hub exhaust passages (136, 138), providing through-hub exhaust through dual propellers (12, 14). An oil passage (152) in the housing (26) communicates with the horizontal bore (28) forwardly of the exhaust passage (132) and lubricates the dual propeller shaft assembly.

Adjustable Trim Position System

US Patent:

5707263, Jan 13, 1998

Filed:

May 31, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/658950

Inventors:

Edward C. Eick - Stillwater OK
Waylon D. Shields - Stillwater OK
Arthur L. Barker - Stillwater OK

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

B63H 512

US Classification:

440 61

Abstract:

A system for a trimable marine stem drive shifts the trimable range on a conventional hydraulic trim system. The system includes an enlarged cylinder anchor pin hole in the drive shaft housing, an anchor pin smaller in size than the enlarged anchor pin hole located in the drive shaft housing, and a movable trim adjustment insert that is inserted into the enlarged anchor pin hole to secure the anchor pin in a fixed position within the enlarged hole. It is preferred that the enlarged anchor pin hole be a substantially horizontal elongated hole, and that the trim adjustment insert be placed rearward of the anchor pin to position the anchor pin in a forward position, or forward of the anchor pin to locate the anchor pin in a rearward position. The invention shifts the trimable range of the drive, while maintaining vibration isolation characteristics available in conventional hydraulic trim systems.

Synchronizer For A Gear Shift Mechanism For A Marine Propulsion System

US Patent:

6062360, May 16, 2000

Filed:

May 13, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/078375

Inventors:

Waylon D. Shields - Stillwater OK

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest IL

International Classification:

F16D 2104, F16H 314

US Classification:

192 21

Abstract:

A synchronized gear shift mechanism is provided for a marine propulsion system. Using a hub and a sleeve that are axially movable relative to an output shaft but rotationally fixed to the shaft and to each other, the gear shift mechanism uses associated friction surfaces to bring the output shaft up to a speed that is synchronism with the selected forward or reverse gear prior to mating associated gear tooth surfaces together to transmit torque from an input shaft to an output shaft. The friction surfaces on the forward and reverse gears can be replaceable to facilitate repair after the friction surfaces experience wear.

Marine Dual Propeller Lower Bore Drive Assembly

US Patent:

5462463, Oct 31, 1995

Filed:

Nov 21, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/342837

Inventors:

Gary L. Meisenburg - Stillwater OK
Edward C. Eick - Stillwater OK
Phillip D. Magee - Stillwater OK
Charles M. Mixon - Stillwater OK
Robert B. Weronke - Oshkosh WI
Waylon D. Shields - Stillwater OK
Woody R. Smith - Stillwater OK
Steven J. Pavey - Carney OK

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Skokie IL

International Classification:

B63C 900

US Classification:

440 80

Abstract:

A marine drive (10, 310) has two counter-rotating propellers (12 and 14, 312 and 314). Inner and outer concentric counter-rotating propeller shafts (40 and 42, 340 and 338) are supported by a spool (38, 336) in the lower horizontal bore (28, 328). Passages are provided in the housing for communicating lubrication and/or exhaust with the horizontal bore. Locking structure (50, 404) holds the driven gears and bearings in place in the lower horizontal bore.