Patents Assigned to MCP IP, LLC
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Publication number: 20230251054Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: MCP IP, LLCInventor: Mathew A. McPherson
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Publication number: 20230243616Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser comprising a first rail and a second rail. An accessory is supported by the riser. The accessory extends through the first rail and contacts the second rail. A fastener contacts the riser and the accessory. The fastener comprises a central axis that does not intersect the accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: MCP IP, LLCInventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Brandon J. Gann, Mark J. Hayes
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Publication number: 20230204318Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: MCP IP, LLCInventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
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Patent number: 11676559Abstract: A soundboard for a musical instrument is disclosed the soundboard having at least one layer of material. In some embodiments the material comprising carbon fiber, fibrous laminate material, resin or a plastic matrix and combinations thereof. At least one bracing structure is engaged to the at least one layer of material. The at least one bracing structure comprising at least one layer of honeycomb or shaped core and at least one sheet of material bonded to the honeycomb or shaped core.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: MCP IP, LLCInventor: Ellis C. Seal
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Patent number: 11656056Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow limb comprises a body comprising a first end and a second end. The first end is arranged to be supported by a riser. The second end is arranged to support an axle and a rotatable member. A reinforcing member extends through the body. The reinforcing member is oriented parallel to the axle.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: MCP IP, LLCInventor: Mathew A. McPherson
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Patent number: 11639835Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 25, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: MCP IP, LLCInventor: Mark J. Hayes
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Patent number: 11624593Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: MCP IP, LLCInventors: Jeffrey A. Ozanne, Jeffrey J. Ozanne
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Patent number: 11624580Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 25, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: MCP IP, LLCInventor: Mathew A. McPherson
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Patent number: 11606942Abstract: 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. In some embodiments, an arrow comprises a magnetic slider.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: MCP IP, LLCInventor: Mathew A. McPherson
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Patent number: 11598605Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: MCP IP, LLCInventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
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Patent number: 11592257Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: MCP IP, LLCInventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
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Publication number: 20230019704Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser comprising a cavity and a grip attached to the riser and arranged to cover the cavity. A first limb is supported by the riser and a second limb is supported by the riser. A bowstring extends between the first limb and the second limb. A data device comprises an accelerometer. In some embodiments, the data device is oriented in the cavity and attached to the riser.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: MCP IP, LLCInventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes, Jon B. Simonds, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
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Publication number: 20230013989Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser, a first limb and a second limb. A first rotatable member is arranged to rotate about a first axis and a second rotatable member is arranged to rotate about a second axis. A bowstring is attached to the first rotatable member and arranged to bias the first rotatable member in a first rotational direction about the first axis. A power cable is attached to the first rotatable member. A servicing string is arranged for attachment to the first rotatable member and arranged to bias the first rotatable member in a second rotational direction about the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: MCP IP, LLCInventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes
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Patent number: 11536533Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: MCP IP, LLCInventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes
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Publication number: 20220404116Abstract: A system for a smart bow includes an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a user interface, and processing circuitry. The accelerometer is configured to measure acceleration of the smart bow. The gyroscope is configured to measure orientation of the smart bow. The processing circuitry is configured to receive the acceleration and the orientation of the smart bow from the accelerometer and the gyroscope. The processing circuitry is configured to perform an analysis on the acceleration and the orientation of the smart bow to identify an action performed with the smart bow. The processing circuitry is configured to operate the user interface to display a result of the analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: MCP IP, LLCInventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes, Jon B. Simonds, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
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Publication number: 20220373307Abstract: In some embodiments, an arrow comprises a shaft, a nock and a structural asymmetry orienting a weak bending axis of the arrow.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: MCP IP, LLCInventors: Jeffrey J. Ozanne, Mathew A. McPherson, John R. Scovil, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
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Publication number: 20220373289Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: MCP IP, LLCInventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
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Patent number: 11499793Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 8, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: MCP IP, LLCInventor: Mathew A. McPherson
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Patent number: 11486674Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a limb supported by a riser and an axle supported by the limb. A plurality of bearings are supported by the axle, which comprise a first dynamic bearing and a second dynamic bearing. A rotatable member is supported by the plurality of bearings. The first dynamic bearing is shaped differently from the second dynamic bearing. In some embodiments, the axle comprises a non-contacting length portion comprising less than 15% of the axle length.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: MCP IP, LLCInventor: Mathew A. McPherson
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Patent number: D967918Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: MCP IP, LLCInventor: Amos M. Leis