Patents Assigned to Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6993143
    Abstract: A system and method for a collapsible headphone unit is provided. Generally, the system contains a first extendable sidepiece and a second extendable sidepiece, both rotatably attached to a top member. The first extendable sidepiece is attached to a first earpiece, and the second extendable sidepiece is attached to a second earpiece. Each earpiece has an open portion that fits against the ear of the user. The first and second extendable sidepieces may be extended, thereby allowing the first and second earpieces to pivot, resulting in the open portions of the first and second earpieces being directly opposed, and allowing the first and second earpieces and the first and second extendable sidepieces to fold upward toward the top member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc
    Inventors: David Harris, Rudy Woodard, Vian Li, Baird Little
  • Patent number: 6979099
    Abstract: A portable lighting device comprising a power source, a first light source, a second light source, and a switch. A first circuit electrically couples the power source, a switch, and the first light source. A second circuit electrically couples, the power source, the switch, and the second light source. The switch comprises a first surface portion, a second surface portion, and a third surface portion wherein pressing the first surface portion closes the first circuit, pressing the second surface portion closes the second circuit, and pressing the third surface portion closes both the first and the second circuit. The switch also has a forward position that closes the first circuit and a backward position that closes the second circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Joesph Geringer, Baird Litle, Steve Schwartz, Charles J. Burout, Jay D. Newcomer
  • Patent number: 6866511
    Abstract: An electronic bar tool is disclosed that is capable of displaying titles and recipes for a plurality of mixed drinks. The apparatus comprises a handle having a display device and a measuring device for measuring a volume of liquid. The display displays the drink ingredients and the necessary volumes and may also indicate to a user the type of glass the drink is to be served in, whether the drink should be shaken or stirred, and whether the drink should be served with or without ice. The drink titles and recipes may be stored in a memory that may be changed through a communications port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing Inc.
    Inventors: David Harris, Rudy Woodard, Scott Rubenstein
  • Patent number: 6817471
    Abstract: A display container is disclosed having a pair of end caps coupleable to a central portion and a merchandising card extending between and secured in position by the end caps. The merchandising card capable of supporting an item to be sold. The central portion may be transparent to allow a consumer to see the item for sale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: David K. Harris, Rudy Woodard
  • Patent number: 6814709
    Abstract: A cushion/backrest including an integrated reading lamp tethered at the end of a flexible member is disclosed for providing the user with a source of light for reading or watching television. The cushion may also include built in massage motors for providing the user with a massaging action to the back. Controls for adjusting the massaging action and the reading lamp may be incorporated in an armrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Schwartz, David Harris
  • Patent number: D501266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Joseph Geringer, Charles J. Burout, III, Steven H. Schwartz
  • Patent number: D505842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Joseph Geringer, David R. Killebrew, Pamela Kaminstein, Steven J. Schwartz
  • Patent number: D505871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Baird M. Little, Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Joseph Geringer, Charles J. Burout, III, Steven H. Schwartz
  • Patent number: D508909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Rudy Woodard, Tim Trzepacz
  • Patent number: D510196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudy Woodard, Joseph Geringer, Timothy L. Trzepacz, Stephen R. Lyman
  • Patent number: D510441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth David Harris, Jr., J. Neil Gleason, Joseph Geringer, Rudy Woodard, Steven H. Schwartz
  • Patent number: D510927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Joseph Geringer, Timothy L. Trzepacz, Rudy Woodard
  • Patent number: D512245
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Bean, Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Stephen R. Lyman
  • Patent number: D512708
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Baird M. Little, Stephen R. Lyman
  • Patent number: D513612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Rudy Woodard, Tim Trzepacz
  • Patent number: D515826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudy Woodard, Joseph Geringer, Timothy Trzepacz, Stephen Lyman
  • Patent number: D496826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: David Harris, Rudy Woodard, Bill Curren
  • Patent number: D500251
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Rudy Woodard, Tim Trzepacz