| BROOKSTONE PURCHASING, INC. Patent applications |
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| 20120024893 | DISPENSING DEVICE FOR EDIBLE GOODS AND/OR NOVELTIES - A dispensing device may include a main body including a wall having a dispensing mouth defined in the wall; a storage portion, wherein the storage portion is retained by the main body; and a conveyance path providing communication between the storage portion and the dispensing mouth. In addition, the dispensing device may include a conveyor disposed in the conveyance path; a drive motor mechanically coupled to the conveyor; and a sensor, wherein the sensor is directly or indirectly electrically coupled to the drive motor and the sensor is in optical communication with the environment proximate to the dispensing mouth. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024891 | DISPENSING DEVICE FOR EDIBLE GOODS AND/OR NOVELTIES - A dispensing device may include a main body including a wall having a dispensing mouth defined in the wall; a storage portion, wherein the storage portion is retained by the main body; and a conveyance path providing communication between the storage portion and the dispensing mouth. In addition, the dispensing device may include a conveyor disposed in the conveyance path; a drive motor mechanically coupled to the conveyor; and a sensor, wherein the sensor is directly or indirectly electrically coupled to the drive motor and the sensor is in optical communication with the environment proximate to the dispensing mouth. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20100204024 | ADJUSTABLE RESISTANCE EXERCISE DEVICE - A resistance exercise device enables resistance training by using one or more retractable cables that provide resistance to the user when the user pulls on the cable(s). The resistance exercise device provides a retraction force to retract the cable(s), which is independent of a resistance force applied to the cable(s). The resistance exercise device may thus allow adjustment of the resistance force without affecting the retraction force. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100204023 | ADJUSTABLE RESISTANCE EXERCISE DEVICE - A resistance exercise device enables resistance training by using one or more retractable cables that provide resistance to the user when the user pulls on the cable(s). The resistance exercise device provides a retraction force to retract the cable(s), which is independent of a resistance force applied to the cable(s). The resistance exercise device may thus allow adjustment of the resistance force without affecting the retraction force. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100061048 | Hidden Display and Clock Audio Apparatus Including Same - A hidden display may be used in an apparatus to display information to a user. The display hardware is generally hidden within the apparatus and illuminated information appears on an outside surface of the apparatus to display the information. The hidden display may couple light into a display panel from the inside of the apparatus to provide the illuminated information on the outside surface of the display panel. The display panel may provide diffuse reflection of ambient light on the outside of the display panel such that the display hardware is not visible behind the display panel but without providing a mirror-like reflection. The display may be used in a variety of different apparatuses or devices including, but not limited to, clocks and clock audio devices. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20090273730 | Illumination display with enhanced illumination edge lighting - In general, an illumination display includes a light transmitting panel that provides enhanced illumination edge lighting. One or more light sources are optically coupled into an edge of the light transmitting panel to illuminate the light transmitting panel. The light transmitting panel refracts and reflects light such that a greater intensity of light may be emitted from one or more enhanced illumination portions, such as a raised enhanced illumination portion, of the light transmitting panel. The light source(s) may emit light of different colors corresponding to different conditions such that the illumination display indicates a condition by illuminating with the color corresponding to the condition. The illumination display may be used in various devices including, but not limited to, a device for checking the temperature of food. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20080266783 | Docking station for portable media player or storage device - A docking station is provided which includes a housing having a receptacle bay and an electrical connector disposed within the receptacle bay. The receptacle bay of the docking station may be configured to receive a plurality of types and/or sizes of portable media players or storage devices therein. The electrical connector may be configured to transmit digital signals from and/or to the portable media player or storage device. The docking station may also include a height adjustment mechanism for adjusting the height of the electrical connector relative to the receptacle bay. A user interface may be provided for controlling the digital signals. Additionally, the docking station may also include an audio output port, a video output port, a USB port, or a combination thereof. Furthermore, the docking station may also include a speaker assembly and/or a video assembly to receive digital signals from the portable media player or storage device. | 10-30-2008 |
