Patents by Inventor Matthew Edward Gerstle

Matthew Edward Gerstle 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).

  • Vaginal insert device having perpendicular segments
    Patent number: 8911344
    Abstract: A vaginal insert device includes a support segment having a distal end and a proximal end, the support segment defining a support segment plane; and a stabilizing segment extending from the distal end of the support segment, the stabilizing segment defining a stabilizing segment plane, wherein the stabilizing segment plane is generally perpendicular to the support segment plane when the vaginal insert device is in an in-use configuration. A vaginal insert device system including the vaginal insert device can also include an applicator coupled to the vaginal insert device when the vaginal insert device is in an insertion configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda Rae Altan, MaryAnn Zunker, Sarah Anne Olson, Christine Marie Cowell, Jennifer Leigh Skabroud Misek, Chadwick Irvin Romzek, Matthew Edward Gerstle
  • Vaginal Insert Device Having Perpendicular Segments
    Publication number: 20130158340
    Abstract: A vaginal insert device includes a support segment having a distal end and a proximal end, the support segment defining a support segment plane; and a stabilizing segment extending from the distal end of the support segment, the stabilizing segment defining a stabilizing segment plane, wherein the stabilizing segment plane is generally perpendicular to the support segment plane when the vaginal insert device is in an in-use configuration. A vaginal insert device system including the vaginal insert device can also include an applicator coupled to the vaginal insert device when the vaginal insert device is in an insertion configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Amanda Rae Altan, MaryAnn Zunker, Sarah Anne Olson, Christine Marie Cowell, Jennifer Leigh Skabroud Misek, Chadwick Irvin Romzek, Matthew Edward Gerstle
  • Break-open package with shaped die cut for storing and dispensing substrates
    Patent number: 8028837
    Abstract: A package that is opened by deforming or bending the package along the die cut on the surface of the package is disclosed. The package will fracture or break at a die cut providing an opening in the package to access the contents inside. The package is formed with a semi-rigid layer affixed to a flexible backing layer forming an inner cavity. A die cut extends from at least an area adjacent one edge of the semi-rigid layer to at least an area adjacent another edge of the semi-rigid layer to provide a fracture point for the package to break. At least a portion of the die cut extends along both the lateral width and the longitudinal width of the semi-rigid layer to allow a greater surface area of the substrate to be accessible. Thus, dispensing of the substrate is easier for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Edward Gerstle, Edward John Foley
  • BREAK-OPEN PACKAGE WITH SHAPED DIE CUT FOR STORING AND DISPENSING SUBSTRATES
    Publication number: 20100155284
    Abstract: A package that is opened by deforming or bending the package along the die cut on the surface of the package is disclosed. The package will fracture or break at a die cut providing an opening in the package to access the contents inside. The package is formed with a semi-rigid layer affixed to a flexible backing layer forming an inner cavity. A die cut extends from at least an area adjacent one edge of the semi-rigid layer to at least an area adjacent another edge of the semi-rigid layer to provide a fracture point for the package to break. At least a portion of the die cut extends along both the lateral width and the longitudinal width of the semi-rigid layer to allow a greater surface area of the substrate to be accessible. Thus, dispensing of the substrate is easier for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew Edward Gerstle, Edward John Foley
  • Fastener tab for an absorbent article
    Patent number: D636488
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael John Faulks, Janet Elaine Collins, Lisa LaRae Bushman, Connie May McMorrow, Christina Marie Rhein, Sara Jane Wille Stabelfeldt, Eric-John Raoul Gilgenbach, Matthew Edward Gerstle