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Vonore, TN, United States of America

Mastercraft Boat Company, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 86

EPO Patents = 2

Trademarks = 23

Forward Citations = 736

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38 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

David F Ekern (45 out of 51 patents)

Darren S Sheedy (36 out of 36 patents)

Michael D Myers (34 out of 34 patents)

4. Matthew J Huyge (30 out of 30 patents)

5. Chadrick E Curts (25 out of 25 patents)

6. Zane E Schwenk (21 out of 21 patents)

7. Daniel P Vieira (14 out of 14 patents)

8. Michael J Uggeri (11 out of 11 patents)

9. Rosemary M Bennett (10 out of 10 patents)

10. Ryan D Lake (8 out of 8 patents)

11. Chad A Lynema (8 out of 8 patents)

12. James G Schultz (5 out of 21 patents)

13. Colin J Schweigert (4 out of 4 patents)

14. Gregory A Mackall (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Robert L Shirley (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Wake-Modifying Device

Aft-Facing Transom Seating

Control Systems

Improved Planing

Ballast System

Bimini Top

Trailer Back-Up System

Water Sports Equipment

Steering Mechanism

Swim Platform

Adjustable Mirror Assembly

Integrated Light Assembly

86 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12735150 - Wake-modifying device for a boat (2026-09-15),

2. 12576954 - System and method for identifying when a water-sports participant has fallen (2026-03-17),

3. 12552512 - Propeller assembly for a boat (2026-02-17),

4. 12448084 - Drain plug for a boat (2025-10-21),

5. 12403991 - Wake-modifying device for a boat (2025-09-02),

6. 12312049 - Aft-facing transom seating for a boat (2025-05-27),

7. 12312043 - Wake-modifying device for a boat (2025-05-27),

8. 12304361 - Sliding seat bottom for a boat (2025-05-20),

9. 12258101 - Aft-facing transom seating for a boat (2025-03-25),

10. 12252222 - Boats, methods, and devices used to generate a desired wake (2025-03-18),

11. 12157540 - Boat having an improved ability to get on plane and improved method of getting a boat on plane (2024-12-03),

12. 12110079 - Multi-level aft-facing seating for a boat (2024-10-08),

13. 12061837 - Control and audio systems for a boat (2024-08-13),

14. 12037086 - Water sports equipment storage rack (2024-07-16),

15. 12024269 - System and method for identifying when a water-sports participant has fallen (2024-07-02),

Company Overview

Mastercraft Boat Company, Inc., headquartered in Vonore, Tennessee, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance wake boats. The company is renowned for its innovative wake-modification technology, which enhances water sports experiences through advanced features such as wake-modifying devices and improved ballast systems. Mastercraft also focuses on user-friendly control systems and ergonomic designs, including aft-facing transom seating and integrated trailer back-up systems, catering to the needs of water sports enthusiasts.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

86 Patents

#1 in Vonore, TN

#39 in Tennessee

#4,339 in US

#8,877 in the World

Vonore, TN, United States of America

Mastercraft Boat Company, Inc.

Forward Citations = 736

38 inventors:

David F Ekern (45 out of 51 patents)

Darren S Sheedy (36 out of 36 patents)

Michael D Myers (34 out of 34 patents)

4. Matthew J Huyge (30 out of 30 patents)

5. Chadrick E Curts (25 out of 25 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Mastercraft Boat Company, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/mastercraft-boat-company

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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