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 Force Vectoring Anchor
    Publication number: 20170370672
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a rotatable member configured for rotation about a first rotatable member axis. A cable anchor is attached to the rotatable member and rotatable with respect to the rotatable member about an anchor axis. The anchor axis is offset from the rotatable member axis. The bow can further comprise a power cable anchored to said cable anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Gary L. Simonds
  • Archery bow
    Patent number: 9851169
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, an archery bow comprises a riser supporting a first limb and a second limb. The first limb supports a first rotatable member that defines a first axis of rotation. The second limb supports a second rotatable member that defines a second axis of rotation. The first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation move with respect to one another as the bow is drawn from a brace condition to a drawn condition. The bow defines a reference plane that includes the first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation, wherein a distance between a predetermined location on the riser and the reference plane is greater in the brace condition than in the drawn condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Gary L. Simonds
  • Apparatus and method for releasably mounting an accessory to an object such as for releasably mounting an arrow quiver to an archery bow
    Patent number: 9829271
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery accessory attachment system comprises an accessory body comprising a mounting post and a mounting bracket suitable for attachment to an archery bow. The mounting bracket comprises a notch and a lead-in lip positioned next to the notch. The system has a disengaged orientation wherein the accessory body is disengaged from the mounting bracket, and an engaged orientation wherein the accessory body is attached to the mounting bracket and the mounting post is oriented in the notch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Archery bow cable retainer
    Patent number: 9829269
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser, a first limb supporting a first rotatable member and a second limb supporting a second rotatable member. First and second cable segments extend between the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member. A cable guard is supported by the riser, which comprises a first roller and a second roller. The first roller is in contact with the first cable segment and the second roller is in contact with the second cable segment. The first roller has a first diameter and the second roller has a second diameter different from the first diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Crossbow Trigger with Decocking Mechanism
    Publication number: 20170328669
    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: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Spar Bow
    Publication number: 20170321988
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a frame, a first rotatable member supported by the frame, a second rotatable member supported by the frame and a limb supported by the frame. The first rotatable member comprises a first track, a second track and a cam. The cam comprises a power cable track. A bowstring cable segment extends from the first rotatable member to the second rotatable member. A control cable segment extends from the first rotatable member to the second rotatable member. A power cable extends from the limb to the first rotatable member. When the bowstring is drawn, the first track feeds out the bowstring cable segment, the second track feeds out the control cable segment and the power cable track takes up the power cable. In some embodiments, the frame comprises a riser and a spar. In some embodiments, the first rotatable member is supported by the spar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Gary L. Simonds, Henry M. Gallops, JR.
  • Reinforced Powder Paint for Composites
    Publication number: 20170306167
    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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • String damper having aperture
    Patent number: 9791235
    Abstract: A bow string vibration and noise damper includes an aperture and a body portion. The string vibration and noise damper is configured to be mounted on the bowstring. In this way, a closed loop is created by inserting at least a portion of the body portion through the aperture. The closed loop encircles a portion of the bowstring thereby attaching the string vibration and noise damper to the bowstring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Archery bow
    Patent number: 9759508
    Abstract: An archery bow comprises a structural riser that comprises a plurality of cells arranged in a repeating pattern. In some embodiments, the riser comprises multiple pluralities of similarly shaped cells, wherein each plurality comprises a different shape. In some embodiments, a bow comprises one or more rotatable members. Each rotatable member can comprise a plurality of cells arranged in a repeating pattern. In some embodiments, cell shapes in the rotatable member(s) are similar to cell shapes in the riser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Archery bow with force vectoring anchor
    Patent number: 9759507
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a rotatable member configured for rotation about a first rotatable member axis. A cable anchor is attached to the rotatable member and rotatable with respect to the rotatable member about an anchor axis. The anchor axis is offset from the rotatable member axis. The bow can further comprise a power cable anchored to said cable anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Gary L. Simonds
  • Crossbow with Step
    Publication number: 20170234642
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a prod may include a rail-engagement portion configured to engage a rail extending along a longitudinal axis extending proximally from the rail-engagement portion; a peripheral surface including a foot-engagement region; and, optionally, a bow-engagement portion configured to engage a bow or a bow limb. In one or more embodiments, prod or crossbow accessory engages a crossbow, wherein the prod or crossbow accessory includes a first foot-engagement region and a second foot-engagement region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Crossbow trigger with decocking mechanism
    Patent number: 9726454
    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: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Reinforced powder paint for composites
    Patent number: 9701847
    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: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Archery bow limb support
    Patent number: 9702657
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow is configurable between a first draw orientation and a second draw orientation. The bow comprises a limb and a limb support. The limb defines an unsupported length in either orientation, wherein the unsupported length of the limb is less in the second draw orientation than in the first draw orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Gary L. Simonds
  • Crossbow cocking device
    Patent number: 9696108
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a crossbow system comprises a crossbow comprising a stock and a bow portion. The bow portion comprises a bowstring having a nocking point. The crossbow defines a shooting axis. The stock comprises a rope anchor located below the shooting axis. The crossbow system further comprises a cocking rope constructed and arranged to engage the bowstring and to be anchored to the rope anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Gary L. Simonds, Mathew A. McPherson, Brandon J. Gann
  • Archery Bow
    Publication number: 20170184370
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser, a first limb and a second limb. A drawstring extends between the first limb and the second limb, for example extending between rotatable members supported by the limbs. A first cable, such as a power cable, also extends between the first limb and the second limb. A cable guard is attached to the riser, which comprises a body portion and a cable engaging portion. The cable guard biases a portion of the first cable in a direction away from the riser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Archery Bowstring Weight
    Publication number: 20170176128
    Abstract: A weight for an archery bowstring comprises a tubular shape defining an internal cavity. The weight can comprise a single piece of material. The weight desirably frictionally engages a bowstring and has the same shape before and after installation. The weight comprises a continuous structure surrounding the bowstring that will not become detached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • High let-off crossbow
    Patent number: 9671189
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a crossbow comprises a stock, a first limb, a first rotatable member, a second limb and a second rotatable member. A bowstring, a first power cable and a second power cable each extend between the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member. The first rotatable member and the second rotatable member are constructed and arranged to provide a left-off during draw of said bowstring in an amount of approximately 70%, 80%, 90% or 95% or more. The drawstring let-off reducing load on a latch assembly and/or a trigger assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Archery bow rotatable member
    Patent number: D789478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Archery bow rotatable member
    Patent number: D804601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson