Jan 6, 2026

US12516904 - Archery bow with wide ratio limb

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.

Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
Inventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Jeffrey A Ozanne
Filing date: 2024-06-04

The patent describes an archery bow design featuring a first and second limb assembly with rotatable members that include cams, allowing for improved performance. The first limb assembly is characterized by a specific width-to-length ratio, enhancing the bow’s structural integrity and functionality.

Claim 1

1 . A crossbow comprising: a prod, a stock, a string catch and a trigger; a first limb assembly supporting a first rotatable member, the first rotatable member comprising a cam; a second limb assembly supporting a second rotatable member; a bowstring extending between the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member; a power cable in communication with the cam; the first limb assembly comprising a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axis comprising curvature and excluding an inflection, the first limb assembly having a width and a length, wherein the width is at least 25% of the length. a prod, a stock, a string catch and a trigger; a first limb assembly supporting a first rotatable member, the first rotatable member comprising a cam; a second limb assembly supporting a second rotatable member; a bowstring extending between the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member; a power cable in communication with the cam; the first limb assembly comprising a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axis comprising curvature and excluding an inflection, the first limb assembly having a width and a length, wherein the width is at least 25% of the length.

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