Patents by Inventor Kristy Matus
Kristy Matus 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).
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Publication number: 20240065898Abstract: A sensor for monitoring wetness in a diaper or other absorbent article includes a housing that attaches to the absorbent article. The sensor may include inner and outer housing portions that capture an edge of the absorbent article between the housings. The sensor may include contacts that electrically connect with a pair of contact strips embedded in the absorbent article. The distance between the embedded strips may vary depending on the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may include multiple pairs of contacts that are spaced apart to match the distance between the contact strips for the variously sized absorbent articles. In this way, depending on the pair of contacts connected to the contact strips, the sensor may indicate the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may have a housing with a cavity and a lid that closes the cavity. The lid may be secured with a latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Alyssa Kurt, Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus, Derrick Roemisch, Karolina Blaszczuk, Michelle Christiansen, Jeremy Stephen Fogel, William Bowser, Morgan Uridil, Cole Fuerste
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Patent number: 11806219Abstract: A sensor for monitoring wetness in a diaper or other absorbent article includes a housing that attaches to the absorbent article. The sensor may include inner and outer housing portions that capture an edge of the absorbent article between the housings. The sensor may include contacts that electrically connect with a pair of contact strips embedded in the absorbent article. The distance between the embedded strips may vary depending on the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may include multiple pairs of contacts that are spaced apart to match the distance between the contact strips for the variously sized absorbent articles. In this way, depending on the pair of contacts connected to the contact strips, the sensor may indicate the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may have a housing with a cavity and a lid that closes the cavity. The lid may be secured with a latch.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Alyssa Kurt, Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus, Derrick Roemisch, Karolina Blaszczuk, Michelle Christiansen, Jeremy Stephen Fogel, William Bowser, Morgan Uridil, Cole Fuerste
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Patent number: 11617689Abstract: A sensor for monitoring wetness in a diaper or other absorbent article includes a housing that attaches to the absorbent article. The sensor may include inner and outer housing portions that capture an edge of the absorbent article between the housings. The sensor may include contacts that electrically connect with a pair of contact strips embedded in the absorbent article. The distance between the embedded strips may vary depending on the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may include multiple pairs of contacts that are spaced apart to match the distance between the contact strips for the variously sized absorbent articles. In this way, depending on the pair of contacts connected to the contact strips, the sensor may indicate the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may have a housing with a cavity and a lid that closes the cavity. The lid may be secured with a latch.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Alyssa Kurt, Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus, Derrick Roemisch, Karolina Blaszczuk, Michelle Christiansen, Jeremy Stephen Fogel, William Bowser, Morgan Uridil, Cole Fuerste
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Publication number: 20220401273Abstract: An absorbent article, a portion of which is configured to absorb fluids, has a chassis with a length greater than its width. The chassis length extends in a longitudinal direction from the back to the front of a user between first and second lateral edges and the width extends in a lateral direction substantially perpendicular to the length and between first and second longitudinal edges. The absorbent article includes a topsheet, backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and backsheet. The absorbent core may have an upper core and a lower core, and the upper and/or lower cores may include one or more channels formed in the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Derrick Roemisch, Jacob Floski, Morgan Uridil, Sohyun Sara Park, Kristy Matus, Kushal Basnet
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Publication number: 20220323265Abstract: A sensor for monitoring wetness in a diaper or other absorbent article includes a housing that attaches to the absorbent article. The sensor may include inner and outer housing portions that capture an edge of the absorbent article between the housings. The sensor may include contacts that electrically connect with a pair of contact strips embedded in the absorbent article. The distance between the embedded strips may vary depending on the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may include multiple pairs of contacts that are spaced apart to match the distance between the contact strips for the variously sized absorbent articles. In this way, depending on the pair of contacts connected to the contact strips, the sensor may indicate the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may have a housing with a cavity and a lid that closes the cavity. The lid may be secured with a latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Alyssa Kurt, Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus, Derrick Roemisch, Karolina Blaszczuk, Michelle Christiansen, Jeremy Stephen Fogel, William Bowser, Morgan Uridil, Cole Fuerste
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Publication number: 20220096286Abstract: A launderable absorbent article, including a chassis having a front portion, a rear portion, a crotch portion extending longitudinally between the front portion and the rear portion wherein at least a portion of the chassis may receive removably attachable disposable liners to absorb body discharges. The launderable absorbent article is presented in an underwear style to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Alyssa Kurt, Kristy Matus, Joseph Stehlik, Allee Peterson
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Publication number: 20220096279Abstract: A sensor for monitoring wetness in a diaper or other absorbent article includes a housing that attaches to the absorbent article. The sensor may include inner and outer housing portions that capture an edge of the absorbent article between the housings. The sensor may include contacts that electrically connect with a pair of contact strips embedded in the absorbent article. The distance between the embedded strips may vary depending on the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may include multiple pairs of contacts that are spaced apart to match the distance between the contact strips for the variously sized absorbent articles. In this way, depending on the pair of contacts connected to the contact strips, the sensor may indicate the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may have a housing with a cavity and a lid that closes the cavity. The lid may be secured with a latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Alyssa Kurt, Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus, Derrick Roemisch, Karolina Blaszczuk, Michelle Christiansen, Jeremy Stephen Fogel, William Bowser, Morgan Uridil, Cole Fuerste
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Patent number: 11246767Abstract: A disposable absorbent article, including cohesive material side panels is presented in a protective underwear style to the user. The user may don the article in the same manner as a brief style undergarment or may tear the side panels and don the article in the same manner as a diaper by cohesively attaching the torn side panels. Optionally, the users may don the article in the same manner as a brief or protective underwear style article, tear at least one side panel and adjust the sizing of the side panel by cohesively reattaching the torn side panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus
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Patent number: 11229557Abstract: A sensor for monitoring wetness in a diaper or other absorbent article includes a housing that attaches to the absorbent article. The sensor may include inner and outer housing portions that capture an edge of the absorbent article between the housings. The sensor may include contacts that electrically connect with a pair of contact strips embedded in the absorbent article. The distance between the embedded strips may vary depending on the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may include multiple pairs of contacts that are spaced apart to match the distance between the contact strips for the variously sized absorbent articles. In this way, depending on the pair of contacts connected to the contact strips, the sensor may indicate the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may have a housing with a cavity and a lid that closes the cavity. The lid may be secured with a latch.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Alyssa Kurt, Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus, Derrick Roemisch, Karolina Blaszczuk, Michelle Christiansen, Jeremy Stephen Fogel, William Bowser, Morgan Uridil, Cole Fuerste
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Patent number: 11013644Abstract: A disposable absorbent article includes a pouch integral to or affixed to an outer layer of the absorbent article. Once soiled with exudates, the pouch is inverted over the absorbent article to conceal and contain the article. The pouch and waist band include integral handles for transporting the exudate soiled article for disposal. The absorbent article may be part of a disposable absorbent article assembly including an individually packaged disposable absorbent article and packaging system, wherein prior to use the absorbent article is sealed within the packaging. The packaging seal is broken to remove the absorbent article and the packaging may be stored for later use or discarded.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus
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Publication number: 20210077313Abstract: A sensor for monitoring wetness in a diaper or other absorbent article includes a housing that attaches to the absorbent article. The sensor may include inner and outer housing portions that capture an edge of the absorbent article between the housings. The sensor may include contacts that electrically connect with a pair of contact strips embedded in the absorbent article. The distance between the embedded strips may vary depending on the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may include multiple pairs of contacts that are spaced apart to match the distance between the contact strips for the variously sized absorbent articles. In this way, depending on the pair of contacts connected to the contact strips, the sensor may indicate the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may have a housing with a cavity and a lid that closes the cavity. The lid may be secured with a latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Alyssa Kurt, Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus, Derrick Roemisch, Karolina Blaszczuk, Michelle Christiansen, Jeremy Stephen Fogel, William Bowser, Morgan Uridil, Cole Fuerste
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Patent number: 10888467Abstract: A sensor for monitoring wetness in a diaper or other absorbent article includes a housing that attaches to the absorbent article. The sensor may include inner and outer housing portions that capture an edge of the absorbent article between the housings. The sensor may include contacts that electrically connect with a pair of contact strips embedded in the absorbent article. The distance between the embedded strips may vary depending on the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may include multiple pairs of contacts that are spaced apart to match the distance between the contact strips for the variously sized absorbent articles. In this way, depending on the pair of contacts connected to the contact strips, the sensor may indicate the size of the absorbent article.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Alyssa Kurt, Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus, Derrick Roemisch, Karolina Blaszczuk, Michelle Christiansen, Jeremy Stephen Fogel, William Bowser
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Publication number: 20200155373Abstract: A disposable absorbent article, including cohesive material side panels is presented in a protective underwear style to the user. The user may don the article in the same manner as a brief style undergarment or may tear the side panels and don the article in the same manner as a diaper by cohesively attaching the torn side panels. Optionally, the users may don the article in the same manner as a brief or protective underwear style article, tear at least one side panel and adjust the sizing of the side panel by cohesively reattaching the torn side panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Amanda Tallman, William Rovero, Kristy Matus, Stuart Schneider, Sharbel Maalouf, Amanda Roszkowiak
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Publication number: 20200107970Abstract: A sensor for monitoring wetness in a diaper or other absorbent article includes a housing that attaches to the absorbent article. The sensor may include inner and outer housing portions that capture an edge of the absorbent article between the housings. The sensor may include contacts that electrically connect with a pair of contact strips embedded in the absorbent article. The distance between the embedded strips may vary depending on the size of the absorbent article. The sensor may include multiple pairs of contacts that are spaced apart to match the distance between the contact strips for the variously sized absorbent articles. In this way, depending on the pair of contacts connected to the contact strips, the sensor may indicate the size of the absorbent article.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Alyssa Kurt, Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus, Derrick Roemisch, Karolina Blaszczuk, Michelle Christiansen, Jeremy Stephen Fogel, William Bowser
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Publication number: 20200060890Abstract: A disposable absorbent article, including cohesive material side panels is presented in a protective underwear style to the user. The user may don the article in the same manner as a brief style undergarment or may tear the side panels and don the article in the same manner as a diaper by cohesively attaching the torn side panels. Optionally, the users may don the article in the same manner as a brief or protective underwear style article, tear at least one side panel and adjust the sizing of the side panel by cohesively reattaching the torn side panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus
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Publication number: 20190350776Abstract: A disposable absorbent article includes a pouch integral to or affixed to an outer layer of the absorbent article. Once soiled with exudates, the pouch is inverted over the absorbent article to conceal and contain the article. The pouch and waist band include integral handles for transporting the exudate soiled article for disposal. The absorbent article may be part of a disposable absorbent article assembly including an individually packaged disposable absorbent article and packaging system, wherein prior to use the absorbent article is sealed within the packaging. The packaging seal is broken to remove the absorbent article and the packaging may be stored for later use or discarded.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Amanda Roszkowiak, Kristy Matus
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Patent number: D978341Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Derrick Roemisch, Jacob Floski, Morgan Uridil, Sohyun Sara Park, Kristy Matus, Kushal Basnet
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Patent number: D979046Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Derrick Roemisch, Jacob Floski, Morgan Uridil, Sohyun Sara Park, Kristy Matus, Kushal Basnet
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Patent number: D979047Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Derrick Roemisch, Jacob Floski, Morgan Uridil, Sohyun Sara Park, Kristy Matus, Kushal Basnet
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Patent number: D979747Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Derrick Roemisch, Jacob Floski, Morgan Uridil, Sohyun Sara Park, Kristy Matus, Kushal Basnet