Patents Assigned to MCP IP, LLC
  • Patent number: 11226166
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser, a limb member and a support member. The limb member is supported by the riser at a first location. The limb member supports an axle at a second location. The support member is supported by the riser and arranged to support the limb member. The support member contacts the limb member at a contact location. The contact location is oriented between the first location and the second location along the length of the limb member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Brandon J. Gann, Mathew A. McPherson
  • Publication number: 20210404763
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an arrow rest comprises a first body portion arranged for attachment to an archery bow and a second body portion attached to the first body portion. The second body portion comprises an arrow support member. The second body portion is moveable with respect to the first body portion along an arcuate path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mark J. Hayes
  • Patent number: 11209253
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an arrow comprises a shaft, a nock and a deflector. The shaft comprises a cavity and the nock comprises a boss. The deflector surrounds the shaft and comprises a deflecting surface oriented at an angle to a surface of the shaft. The boss is positioned within the cavity and the deflector overlaps the boss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie L. Birner, Mathew A. McPherson, John R. Scovil, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Publication number: 20210396503
    Abstract: In some embodiments, projectile comprises a first body portion comprising a tip, a second body portion comprising a nock and a tether attached to the first body portion and attached to the second body portion. In some embodiments, the projectile comprises a first configuration where the first body portion contacts the second body portion. In some embodiments, the projectile comprises a second configuration where the first body portion is spaced apart from the second body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Patent number: 11204216
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser, a limb assembly attached to the riser and a stabilizer. The limb assembly comprises a first limb member and a second limb member. The stabilizer is attached to the riser, and at least a portion of the stabilizer is oriented between the first limb member and the second limb member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Ozanne, Brandon J. Gann
  • Patent number: 11186727
    Abstract: A fiber reinforced powder paint provides improved flexural fatigue resistance for composites substrates. Fiber loading in the powder is greater than 40%. Aramid fiber loading in an epoxy based powder paint is exemplified. A composite bow limb coated with the powder paint survives a remarkably greater number of bending cycles before failure when coated with the powder paint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Patent number: 11181335
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser and a bushing attached to the riser. In some embodiments, the bushing comprises a flange and a tubular shaft. In some embodiments, the tubular shaft comprises an external helical thread and an internal helical thread. In some embodiments, the flange comprises a front portion and a rear portion, the rear portion comprising a rear surface in contact with the riser. In some embodiments, the front portion comprises a recessed portion and a contacting ring. In some embodiments, a diameter of the contacting ring is greater than a distance across the external helical thread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes
  • Patent number: 11156440
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an arrow comprises a shaft comprising a tubular wall comprising a cavity and a nock comprising a notch arranged to engage a bowstring. An intake inlet is in fluid communication with the cavity and an exhaust outlet is in fluid communication with the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Ozanne, Jeffrey J. Ozanne
  • Patent number: 11156427
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a limb assembly comprises a limb cup, a first limb member and a second limb member. The first limb member supports a rotatable member. The first limb member is supported by the limb cup at a first location and is supported by the second limb member at a second location. The second limb member is supported by the limb cup. The second limb member applies a supporting force to the first limb member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Publication number: 20210318093
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a crossbow comprises a stock, a bow portion, a latch, a trigger and a foregrip. In some embodiments, the foregrip is supported by the stock and arranged to move with respect to the stock between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes
  • Publication number: 20210293507
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a limb cup comprises a body and a vibration damper. The body comprises a first limb cavity and a damper housing. The damper housing comprises an aperture. The vibration damper comprises a resilient member and a weight. The first limb cavity is arranged to receive an archery bow limb. The resilient member is oriented in the aperture and supported by the damper housing. The weight is supported by the resilient member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Patent number: 11105593
    Abstract: In some embodiments, projectile comprises a first body portion comprising a tip, a second body portion comprising a nock and a tether attached to the first body portion and attached to the second body portion. In some embodiments, the projectile comprises a first configuration where the first body portion contacts the second body portion. In some embodiments, the projectile comprises a second configuration where the first body portion is spaced apart from the second body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Patent number: 11085729
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser, limbs and a bowstring extending between the limbs. A string stop is supported by the riser. The string stop comprises a first body member, a flexion member supported by the first body member and a bumper supported by the flexion member. At least a portion of the flexion member is oriented nonparallel to a shooting axis defined by the archery bow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Ozanne, Mark J. Hayes
  • Publication number: 20210239421
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a frame, a first limb assembly supporting a first rotatable member and a second limb assembly supporting a second rotatable member. The first rotatable member comprises a cam. A bowstring extends between the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member. A power cable is in communication with the cam. The first limb assembly has a width and a length, wherein the width is at least 26% of the length. In some embodiments, the width is at least 28% of the length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Patent number: 11067355
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a rotatable member and at least one cable segment. A protector is supported by the cable segment. The protector is arranged to prevent the rotatable member from contacting the cable segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Patent number: 11041689
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a crossbow comprises a stock, a bow portion, a latch, a trigger and a foregrip. In some embodiments, the foregrip is supported by the stock and arranged to move with respect to the stock between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes
  • Patent number: 11029121
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a limb cup comprises a body and a vibration damper. The body comprises a first limb cavity and a damper housing. The damper housing comprises an aperture. The vibration damper comprises a resilient member and a weight. The first limb cavity is arranged to receive an archery bow limb. The resilient member is oriented in the aperture and supported by the damper housing. The weight is supported by the resilient member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Patent number: 11011143
    Abstract: A stringed musical instrument comprises a bridge that receives a plurality of strings. The bridge comprises at least one internal pocket. In some embodiments, the bridge comprises a plurality of internal pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Ellis C. Seal
  • Patent number: 10989491
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a frame, a first limb assembly supporting a first rotatable member and a second limb assembly supporting a second rotatable member. The first rotatable member comprises a cam. A bowstring extends between the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member. A power cable is in communication with the cam. The first limb assembly has a width and a length, wherein the width is at least 26% of the length. In some embodiments, the width is at least 28% of the length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Patent number: D922515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Ozanne