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).

  • Crossbow cocking crank
    Patent number: 10502518
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a crossbow crank comprises a housing and a shaft rotatable with respect to the housing. A one-way mechanism is arranged to prevent rotation of the shaft in a first rotational direction, but allow rotation in a second direction. A release mechanism is arranged to disengage the one-way mechanism from the shaft. The release mechanism has a first position and a second position, wherein the release mechanism moves along a length of the shaft between the first position and the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne, Tom Koshollek
  • Archery Bow with Pass Through Cabling
    Publication number: 20190368837
    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 20, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Crossbow with stock overlap
    Patent number: 10480893
    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: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Bowfishing Arrow
    Publication number: 20190335730
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an arrow comprises a shaft and a notch in an end of the arrow. The notch is arranged to receive a bowstring. A first finger recess and a second finger recess are located in proximity to the notch. The first finger recess and the second finger recess comprise opposed diverging surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Reinforced powder paint for composites
    Patent number: 10457816
    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: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Stabilizing Grip for Shooting Device
    Publication number: 20190316874
    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: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Archery Bow Limb Cup with Damper
    Publication number: 20190301830
    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: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Hybrid Riser for Archery Bow
    Publication number: 20190285378
    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: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Archery bow riser with stabilizing damper
    Patent number: 10393471
    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: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Archery bow with pass through cabling
    Patent number: 10386151
    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: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Archery bow with circular string track
    Patent number: 10365063
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser, a first limb supported by the riser and a second limb supported by the riser. A first rotatable member is supported by the first limb and arranged to rotate on a first axis and a second rotatable member is supported by the second limb and arranged to rotate on a second axis. The first rotatable member comprises a first bowstring track comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having a constant radius and a center located on the first axis, the second portion having a varying radius. A bowstring comprises a first end attached to the first rotatable member and a second end attached to the second rotatable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Gary L. Simonds
  • Crossbow Trigger with Decocking Mechanism
    Publication number: 20190226794
    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: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Archery Bow Pulley Engagement
    Publication number: 20190186862
    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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Crossbow Trigger with Roller Sear
    Publication number: 20190178602
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a trigger mechanism comprises a trigger and a latch. The trigger comprises a body, a bearing and a roller. The roller is arranged to rotate with respect to the body. The body supports the bearing and the bearing supports the roller. The roller comprises a trigger sear. The latch comprises a latch sear that is arranged to contact the trigger sear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Crossbow Bumpers
    Publication number: 20190170474
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a crossbow comprises a bow portion comprising a prod and a stock attached to the prod. A bumper comprises the forwardmost surface of the crossbow. The bumper comprises first contacting surface and a second contacting surface. The first contacting surface is oriented at a non-zero angle to the second contacting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Archery Bow with Stacked Limbs
    Publication number: 20190128635
    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: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Compound bow with offset synchronizer
    Patent number: 10254074
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a frame supporting a first limb and a second limb. A first rotatable member is supported by the first limb and arranged to rotate about a first rotation axis. The first rotatable member comprises a cam track. A second rotatable member is supported by the second limb and arranged to rotate about a second rotation axis. The second rotatable member comprises a synchronizer track. A bowstring extends between the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member. A power cable is arranged to be taken up on the cam track and fed out from the synchronizer track as the bow is drawn. The synchronizer track is circular and a centerpoint of the synchronizer is offset from the second rotation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Crossbow trigger with decocking mechanism
    Patent number: 10247507
    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: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Crossbow trigger with roller sear
    Patent number: 10197354
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a trigger mechanism comprises a trigger and a latch. The trigger comprises a body, a bearing and a roller. The roller is arranged to rotate with respect to the body. The body supports the bearing and the bearing supports the roller. The roller comprises a trigger sear. The latch comprises a latch sear that is arranged to contact the trigger sear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Compound archery bow
    Patent number: D854109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson