Patents by Inventor Steven Mark Simon

Steven Mark Simon 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).

  • Patent number: 8844928
    Abstract: A foot for a foosball man having a convex center portion along the operative region of the front surface of the foosball foot, and substantially straight edges, or flat planes, along the outer portions. This dual-configuration enables the foot to take advantage of the greater control in trapping, controlling and hitting the ball forward using the convex portion, and the improved control of hitting angled and bank shots using the straight edge, or flat plane, outer portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventor: Steven Mark Simon
  • Publication number: 20130320617
    Abstract: A foot for a foosball man having a convex center portion along the operative region of the front surface of the foosball foot, and substantially straight edges, or flat planes, along the outer portions. This dual-configuration enables the foot to take advantage of the greater control in trapping, controlling and hitting the ball forward using the convex portion, and the improved control of hitting angled and bank shots using the straight edge, or flat plane, outer portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Steven Mark Simon
  • Patent number: 7992872
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a game device. In one aspect, a foosball game apparatus is provided. The foosball game apparatus includes a game body having a playing field, an endwall adjacent each end of the playing field, and a sidewall adjacent each side of the playing field. The foosball apparatus further includes an electronic digital display formed in each end wall for indicating a time period and a score. In another aspect, a method of playing a timed foosball game is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventor: Steven Mark Simon
  • Publication number: 20100194038
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a game device. In one aspect, a foosball game apparatus is provided. The foosball game apparatus includes a game body having a playing field, an endwall adjacent each end of the playing field, and a sidewall adjacent each side of the playing field. The foosball apparatus further includes an electronic digital display formed in each end wall for indicating a time period and a score. In another aspect, a method of playing a timed foosball game is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Mark Simon
  • Patent number: 7690653
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a game device. In one aspect, a foosball game apparatus is provided. The foosball game apparatus includes a game body having a playing field, an endwall adjacent each end of the playing field, and a sidewall adjacent each side of the playing field. The foosball apparatus further includes an electronic digital display formed in each end wall for indicating a time period and a score. In another aspect, a method of playing a timed foosball game is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Mark Simon