Aug 26, 2025

US12398973 - Hybrid riser for archery bow

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.

Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A. Ozanne
Filing date: 2024-03-05

The patent describes a hybrid riser for an archery bow that combines metal and carbon fiber to enhance performance and structural integrity. It features a design where the major tension surface utilizes both materials, allowing for improved strength and flexibility during use.

Claim 1

An archery bow comprising: a riser engaged with a first limb fastener and a second limb fastener, the riser comprising metal and carbon fiber, the first limb fastener engaged with the metal, the second limb fastener engaged with the metal, the riser comprising a major tension surface and a major compression surface, the major tension surface comprising the metal, the major tension surface comprising the carbon fiber. a riser engaged with a first limb fastener and a second limb fastener, the riser comprising metal and carbon fiber, the first limb fastener engaged with the metal, the second limb fastener engaged with the metal, the riser comprising a major tension surface and a major compression surface, the major tension surface comprising the metal, the major tension surface comprising the carbon fiber.

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