Patents by Inventor Emory L. Shahan

Emory L. Shahan 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).

  • Back strengthening apparatus
    Patent number: 6692418
    Abstract: A back strengthening apparatus having first and second horizontal base members attached perpendicularly to one another, a support member for supporting a user's lower trunk area and means for securing the support member in vertical position above the horizontal base members, and a planar support plate adjoining the securing means. The support member includes at least one indentation for positioning and supporting a user's lower trunk area during exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: BackHealth USA
    Inventor: Emory L. Shahan
  • Back strengthening apparatus
    Publication number: 20020142899
    Abstract: A back strengthening device having horizontal base members positioned perpendicular to one another, a support member having indentations therein for supporting a user's lower truck area where the support member is positioned above the base members, and at least one foot plate or foot support attached to one of the base members. The device is particularly useful for performing a reverse sit-up type of exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Emory L. Shahan