Patents by Inventor Mathew A. McPherson

Mathew A. McPherson 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).

  • Archery bow with wide ratio limb
    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
  • Stabilizing Grip for Shooting Device
    Publication number: 20210102779
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a grip for a shooting device comprises a first body portion configured for attachment to the shooting device and a second body portion engaged with the first body portion. The second body portion is moveable with respect to the first body portion between first and second positions. A biasing member is arranged to bias the second body portion to the first position. In some embodiments, the second body portion comprises a guard defining a guard cavity and at least a portion of the first body portion is oriented in the guard cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Hybrid Riser for Archery Bow
    Publication number: 20210071982
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow riser comprises a body defining a first end, a second end and a grip portion. The body defines a shooting axis and comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises a metal and the second portion comprises carbon fibers. The first portion extends to a first side of the shooting axis and to a second side of the shooting axis, and the second portion extends to the first side of the shooting axis and to the second side of the shooting axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Archery bow
    Patent number: 10921084
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, an archery bow comprises a riser supporting a first limb and a second limb. The first limb supports an axle. A first fastener extends through the first limb and a second fastener extends through the first limb. The first and second fasteners each apply a compressive force to the first limb member. The axle extends between the first fastener and the second fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Gary L. Simonds
  • Wide string groove cam
    Patent number: 10921085
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow rotatable member comprises a body arranged to rotate about an axis and a string groove extending around a perimeter of the body. The string groove comprises a first depth portion and a second depth portion. The first depth portion comprises a valley and defines a first width. The second depth portion is oriented above the first depth portion. The second depth portion comprises opposed parallel sidewalls that define a second width greater than the first width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Archery Bow Riser with Stabilizing Damper
    Publication number: 20210041203
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser comprising a grip location and a cavity. A first limb is supported by the riser and attached by a first limb fastener. A second limb is supported by the riser and attached by a second limb fastener. A bowstring extends between the limbs. A vibration damper is located in the cavity, the vibration damper comprising a resilient member and a weight. A first distance from the bowstring to the first limb fastener is less than a second distance from the bowstring to the vibration damper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Stabilizing grip for shooting device
    Patent number: 10900742
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a grip for a shooting device comprises a first body portion configured for attachment to the shooting device and a second body portion engaged with the first body portion. The second body portion is moveable with respect to the first body portion between first and second positions. A biasing member is arranged to bias the second body portion to the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Crossbow with stock overlap
    Patent number: 10866056
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a crossbow comprises a stock, a fire control assembly and a bow portion. In some embodiments, the bow portion comprises a prod, a first limb, a second limb, a first rotatable member and a second rotatable member. The crossbow comprises a drawn orientation wherein the first rotatable member overlaps with the stock. In some embodiments, a reference line oriented orthogonal to a shooting axis intersects the stock and the first rotatable member. In some embodiments, the reference line is parallel to a rotation axis of the first rotatable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Archery Bow with Pass Through Cabling
    Publication number: 20200378713
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a bow comprises a first limb supporting a first rotatable member. The first rotatable member comprises a first bowstring track and a first terminal post. A second limb supports a second rotatable member. The second rotatable member comprising a second bowstring track and a second terminal post. A bowstring comprises a first end attached to the first terminal post and a second end attached to the second terminal post. The first bowstring track and the second bowstring track are oriented in a bowstring plane, and the first terminal post is laterally offset from the bowstring plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Stabilizing grip for shooting device
    Patent number: 10852099
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a grip for a shooting device comprises a first body portion configured for attachment to the shooting device and a second body portion engaged with the first body portion. The second body portion is moveable with respect to the first body portion between first and second positions. A biasing member is arranged to bias the second body portion to the first position. In some embodiments, the second body portion comprises a guard defining a guard cavity and at least a portion of the first body portion is oriented in the guard cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Hybrid riser for archery bow
    Patent number: 10837732
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow riser comprises a body defining a first end, a second end and a grip portion. The body defines a shooting axis and comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises a metal and the second portion comprises carbon fibers. The first portion extends to a first side of the shooting axis and to a second side of the shooting axis, and the second portion extends to the first side of the shooting axis and to the second side of the shooting axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Crossbow trigger with decocking mechanism
    Patent number: 10837733
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a crossbow trigger mechanism comprises a housing, a trigger, a latch and a latch retaining mechanism. The housing defines a slot. The latch comprises a string catch and a trigger engaging portion. The latch is moveable with respect to the housing between first and second positions. In the first position, the trigger engaging portion contacts the trigger. In the second position, the trigger engaging portion does not contact the trigger. The latch retaining mechanism is arranged to retain the latch in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Archery bow riser with stabilizing damper
    Patent number: 10816304
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser comprising a grip location and a cavity. A first limb is supported by the riser and attached by a first limb fastener. A second limb is supported by the riser and attached by a second limb fastener. A bowstring extends between the limbs. A vibration damper is located in the cavity, the vibration damper comprising a resilient member and a weight. A first distance from the bowstring to the first limb fastener is less than a second distance from the bowstring to the vibration damper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Shaft Testing Device with Non-Contact Bearing
    Publication number: 20200319068
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a shaft testing device comprises a support comprising a non-contact bearing. The support is arranged to support a workpiece such as a shaft. A loading mechanism comprises a non-contact bearing. The loading mechanism is arranged to apply a load to the shaft. In some embodiments, the load is applied orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. In some embodiments, a non-contact bearing comprises an air bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, John R. Scovil, Mark J. Hayes
  • Compound bow with servicing strings
    Patent number: 10767957
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises attaching a servicing string to the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member of a compound archery bow. The servicing string retains the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member in a non-brace orientation, for example in a partially drawn orientation. The bowstring is removed from the compound archery bow. A servicing cable is attached to the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member, and the servicing string is detached from at least one of the first rotatable member or the second rotatable member. The servicing cable is let down, unloading the compound archery bow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes
  • Archery bow pulley engagement
    Patent number: 10760869
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser, a first limb and a second limb. The first limb supports a first rotatable member, which comprises a cam. The second limb supports a second rotatable member, which comprises a pulley comprising a peripheral groove. A ring comprising an elastomeric material is positioned in the peripheral groove. A power cable is arranged to be taken up on the cam as the bow is drawn. A string segment is arranged to wrap around the pulley. The string segment contacts the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Archery bow with pass through cabling
    Patent number: 10739103
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a bow comprises a first limb supporting a first rotatable member. The first rotatable member comprises a first bowstring track and a first terminal post. A second limb supports a second rotatable member. The second rotatable member comprising a second bowstring track and a second terminal post. A bowstring comprises a first end attached to the first terminal post and a second end attached to the second terminal post. The first bowstring track and the second bowstring track are oriented in a bowstring plane, and the first terminal post is laterally offset from the bowstring plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Crossbow Arrow Rest
    Publication number: 20200240741
    Abstract: In some embodiments, crossbow comprises a frame, a bow portion comprising a bowstring, a latch and a trigger. An arrow rest is supported by the frame at a first location. The frame is also arranged to support the arrow rest at a second location. A distance between the latch and the first location is different from a distance between the latch and the second location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, John R. Scovil, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Archery Bow with Stacked Limbs
    Publication number: 20200232745
    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: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Archery bow rotatable member
    Patent number: D894311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson