Patents by Inventor Shimon Storch

Shimon Storch 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).

  • Publication number: 20100137115
    Abstract: An apparatus for performing pushups thereupon, comprising: two arcuate side pieces each comprising a gradually sloping front section and a sharply descending back section terminating in feet; each back leg being telescopically extendible from a back section of an arcuate side piece, and incorporating a locking means to keep the back legs extended by a desired amount; the front and back feet for supporting the apparatus on the ground; the apparatus further comprising a rectangle of struts coupling the arcuate legs together, and an upper cross bar for coupling the arcuate side pieces together near the highest point thereof; such that a user may alternatively: (i) grip the gently sloping front sections and ergonomically support his arms thereby to perform moderate press ups, or (ii) support his ankles on the upper cross bar and hands on the ground to perform demanding press ups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Shimon Storch
  • Publication number: 20090124471
    Abstract: An apparatus for performing pushups thereupon, comprising: two arcuate side pieces each comprising a gradually sloping front section and a sharply descending back section terminating in feet; each back leg being telescopically extendible from a back section of an arcuate side piece, and incorporating a locking means to keep the back legs extended by a desired amount; the front and back feet for supporting the apparatus on the ground; the apparatus further comprising a rectangle of struts coupling the arcuate legs together, and an upper cross bar for coupling the arcuate side pieces together near the highest point thereof; such that a user may alternatively: (i) grip the gently sloping front sections and ergonomically support his arms thereby to perform moderate press ups, or (ii) support his ankles on the upper cross bar and hands on the ground to perform demanding press ups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventor: Shimon Storch
  • Patent number: 7367928
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for performing pushups thereupon. It includes a foot supporter coupled via a connecting means to a hand supporter. The foot supporter has front and back pieces pivotably coupled at a join via a double axle coupled by a short connector and a foot support bar comprising a crosspiece and support legs attached thereto. Therefore, the height of the crosspiece above said surface may be varied between a lowered position and a raised position. This device is compact and portable and is used for performing more effective push-ups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Inventor: Shimon Storch
  • Publication number: 20080051273
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing an exercise device, particularly a compact and portable device for performing more effective push-ups. An apparatus for performing pushups thereupon, the apparatus having a foot supporter coupled via a connecting means to a hand supporter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventor: Shimon Storch
  • Patent number: D593169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventor: Shimon Storch