Patents by Inventor Matthew Eric Unger

Matthew Eric Unger 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: 6368113
    Abstract: A method for the selection and use of a system of feminine hygiene products is described. The method includes an information collection step, a system selection step, and a product provision step. In the information collection step, information is collected from a consumer regarding her menstrual cycle protection needs. In the system selection step, the information collected is used to select a system of feminine hygiene products from at least two of such available systems. Each of such available systems is comprised of at least two different feminine hygiene products. In the product provision step, a kit is provided to the consumer. The kit contains in a common package the feminine hygiene products which make up the selected system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Matthew Eric Unger, Thomas Ward Osborn, III, Alan Lawrence Maingot, Holly Marie Zuziak, Carolyn Jeanne Miller
  • Publication number: 20020040213
    Abstract: Individual packages for absorbent article that are flushable and water dispersible are disclosed. The flushable individual wrapper for an absorbent personal hygiene device comprises at least one of the following materials a tissue; a collagen film; a water dispersible thermoplastic film; and a nonwoven material. The individual wrapper can be made of a laminate material selected from the group consisting of: thermoplastic films and tissues; collagen films and tissues; thermoplastic films and nonwoven materials; and collagen films and thermoplastic films. In several embodiments, the absorbent article and the wrapper for the absorbent article are both flushable separately or in combination, and when flushed, the wrapper or the combination of the absorbent product and the wrapper will clear the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 1997
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Inventors: RICHARD TWEDDELL III, THOMAS WARD OSBORN III, MATTHEW ERIC UNGER
  • Patent number: 6093027
    Abstract: A method for the selection and use of a system of feminine hygiene products is described. The method includes an information collection step, a system selection step, and an information provision step. In the information collection step, information is collected from a consumer regarding her body type and menstrual cycle characteristics. In the system selection step, the information collected is used to select a system of feminine hygiene products from at least two of such available systems. Each of such available systems is comprised of at least two different feminine hygiene products. Additionally, each of said available systems is adapted to correspond to a predetermined range of body types and menstrual cycle characteristics. In the information provision step, information identifying the system of products selected is then provided to the consumer allowing her to use the system of feminine hygiene products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Matthew Eric Unger, Thomas Ward Osborn, III, Alan Lawrence Maingot, Holly Marie Zuziak, Carolyn Jeanne Miller
  • Patent number: D387158
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Matthew Eric Unger, Alicia Marie Fitscher, Tracey Elaine Beckman