Patents Assigned to MCP IP, LLC
  • Archery Bow Riser with Accessory Cavity
    Publication number: 20220307792
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser, a first limb, a second limb and a bowstring. The riser comprises a first rail, a second rail and a plurality of connecting members extending between the first rail and the second rail. The riser comprises an accessory cavity comprising an aperture through the first rail. The aperture comprises an asymmetrical shape. In some embodiments, the aperture comprises a first aperture and the accessory cavity comprises a second aperture through the second rail. In some embodiments, the second aperture has the same shape as the first aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Brandon J. Gann, Mark J. Hayes
  • Scope Mount
    Publication number: 20220299748
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a body arranged to engage an optical scope. The body comprises a first portion and a second portion moveable with respect to the first portion between a first position and a second position. The first portion comprises a sidewall defining an aperture having a central axis and the second portion comprises a magnet. In the first position, the second portion is arranged to cover the aperture and a radial distance from the central axis to the sidewall is greater than a radial distance from the central axis to the magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: John R. Scovil, Mark J. Hayes, Mathew A. McPherson
  • Crossbow cocking crank
    Patent number: 11428498
    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: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne, Tom Koshollek
  • Hybrid riser for archery bow
    Patent number: 11408704
    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: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Arrow bending axis orientation
    Patent number: 11402183
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an arrow comprises a shaft, a nock and a structural asymmetry orienting a weak bending axis of the arrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Ozanne, Mathew A. McPherson, John R. Scovil, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Archery Bow with Sling Mount
    Publication number: 20220178647
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser, a first limb, a second limb, a bowstring and a sling mount. In some embodiments, the sling mount comprises a proximal portion, an intermediate portion and a distal portion. In some embodiments, the proximal portion is attached to the bow. In some embodiments, a width of the intermediate portion is less than a width of the distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Brandon J. Gann
  • Accessory Lanyard
    Publication number: 20220160116
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a lanyard comprises a body comprising a first end, a midportion and a second end. A first engaging member and a second engaging member are magnetically attracted to one another. The first end comprises a handle and the first engaging member. The second end is configured for attachment to a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Brandon J. Gann
  • Archery Bow Stand
    Publication number: 20220155038
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a bow stand comprises a first body portion comprising a first cavity. A second body portion is moveable with respect to the first body portion. The second body portion comprises a second cavity. A third body portion is moveable with respect to the first body portion and comprises a third cavity. The first cavity, the second cavity and the third cavity form an engagement cavity arranged to engage a frame of an archery bow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Amos M. Leis, John R. Scovil, Mark J. Hayes
  • Crossbow Arrow Rest
    Publication number: 20220155036
    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 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, John R. Scovil, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Archery Bow Limb Assembly
    Publication number: 20220136795
    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: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Brandon J. Gann, Mathew A. McPherson
  • Archery Bow Limb Reinforcement
    Publication number: 20220136794
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Arrow with Stabilizing Deflector
    Publication number: 20220120540
    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: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie L. Birner, Mathew A. McPherson, John R. Scovil, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Archery Bow Rotatable Member Support
    Publication number: 20220082349
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Archery bow with sling mount
    Patent number: 11255631
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser, a first limb, a second limb, a bowstring and a sling mount. In some embodiments, the sling mount comprises a proximal portion, an intermediate portion and a distal portion. In some embodiments, the proximal portion is attached to the bow. In some embodiments, a width of the intermediate portion is less than a width of the distal portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Brandon J. Gann
  • Vented Arrow
    Publication number: 20220049939
    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: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Ozanne, Jeffrey J. Ozanne
  • Archery Bow with Stacked Limbs
    Publication number: 20220042762
    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: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson
  • Crossbow arrow rest
    Patent number: 11236962
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, John R. Scovil, Mark J. Hayes, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
  • Archery bow limb assembly
    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
  • Arrow Rest Adjustment
    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
  • Arrow with stabilizing deflector
    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