Douglas W Matthews

US Patent:

20070017838, Jan 25, 2007

Filed:

Jul 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/491319

Inventors:

Dana Gruenbacher - Fairfield OH, US
Douglas Matthews - Hamilton OH, US
Barry Prather - Cincinnati OH, US
Sonia Rahman - Loveland OH, US

International Classification:

B65D 85/00

US Classification:

206389000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat comprising at least 2 removable sheets in a stacked configuration, comprising the step of displaying a container comprising at least one disposable mat, said disposable mat being rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration. The present invention also relates to a container comprising at least one disposable mat, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration, and to a shelve displaying said container.

US Patent:

20070020424, Jan 25, 2007

Filed:

Jul 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/490783

Inventors:

Dana Gruenbacher - Fairfield OH, US
Elizabeth Rohrbaugh - Hamilton OH, US
Douglas Matthews - Hamilton OH, US
Barry Prather - Cincinnati OH, US
Sonia Rahman - Loveland OH, US

International Classification:

B32B 33/00

US Classification:

428040100

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a disposable mat comprising at least one removable sheet and a support sheet, wherein said at least one removable sheet and said support sheet are bonded together via thermal bonding, ultrasonic bonding, pressure bonding or embossing. The present invention also relates to a container comprising at least one disposable mat, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration, to a method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat, and to a process of manufacturing a disposable mat.

US Patent:

20070020432, Jan 25, 2007

Filed:

Jul 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/490831

Inventors:

Dana Gruenbacher - Fairfield OH, US
Elizabeth Rohrbaugh - Hamilton OH, US
Douglas Matthews - Hamilton OH, US
Barry Prather - Cincinnati OH, US
Sonia Rahman - Loveland OH, US

International Classification:

B32B 3/10

US Classification:

428136000, 428040100, 428182000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a disposable mat comprising at least two removable layers in a stacked configuration and a support sheet, said at least two removable layers being attached to said support sheet adjacent to at least a portion of the perimeter edge of said support sheet, said support sheet providing stiffness, non-slip and cushioning to said at least two removable layers, characterized in that said support sheet comprises a foam having a density of from 0.005 g/cmto 0.5 g/cm. The present invention also relates to a container comprising at least one disposable mat, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration, and to a method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat.

US Patent:

20070020433, Jan 25, 2007

Filed:

Jul 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/490832

Inventors:

Dana Gruenbacher - Fairfield OH, US
Elizabeth Rohrbaugh - Hamilton OH, US
Douglas Matthews - Hamilton OH, US
Barry Prather - Cincinnati OH, US
Sonia Rahman - Loveland OH, US

International Classification:

B32B 3/10

US Classification:

428137000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a disposable mat comprising at least two removable sheets arranged in a stacked configuration. The removable sheets comprise an upper surface and a lower surface, and the kinetic coefficient of friction between the lower surface of a first removable sheet, and the upper surface of a second removable sheet positioned directly underneath said first removable sheet is from about 0.4 to 4. The present invention also relates to a container comprising at least one disposable mat, rolled-up in a cylindrical configuration, and to a method of promoting the sale of a disposable mat.