Gail R Matheus from Salem, MI, age 65

Resumes

Owner

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Location:

5261 southwest Santa Fe Lake Rd, Towanda, KS 67144

Industry:

Consumer Goods

Work:

The Coleman Company, Inc. 2003 - 2007
Global Product Manager
Levolor Home Fashions, div. Newell Rubbermaid 1992 - 2001
Marketing Manager
Springs Window Fashions 1989 - 1992
Regional Account Manager
Del Mar Window Coverings 1983 - 1989
Territory Sales Manager

Education:

University of Wisconsin - Washington County
Associates Degree, Mathematics University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
BS, Architectural Design

Skills:

Strategic Planning
Sales
Full P&L Responsibility
Price
Product Development
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Product Management
Competitive Analysis
New Business Development
Product Marketing
Forecasting
Pricing
Marketing Strategy
Product Launch
Manufacturing
Market Analysis
Sales Management
Account Management
Consumer Products
Product Lifecycle Management
Program Management
Advertising
Leadership
Business Planning
P&L Management
Marketing
Sales Operations
Brand Management
Business Strategy
Retail
Pricing Strategy
Business Development

Us Patents

Expandable Merchandising Bag
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US Patent:

20050286807, Dec 29, 2005
Filed:

Jun 27, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/168188
Inventors:

Gail Matheus - Towanda KS, US
John Bailey - Valley Center KS, US
Joshua Wright - Hoboken NJ, US
Jeong-Bae Lee - Jiaonan City, CN
Assignee:

The Coleman Company, Inc. - Wichita KS
International Classification:

B65D030/00
A45C007/00
US Classification:

383002000, 190103000
Abstract:

An expandable merchandising bag having an expansion section that permits a manufacturer to ship a product in the bag with the bag in a collapsed, smaller state, and a user to enlarge the bag via the expansion section to an expanded state. The expandable merchandising bag in the expanded state provides more ample room for receiving the product after used, thus providing the consumer with a reusable storage bag.

Airbed And Cot Combination
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US Patent:

20060000020, Jan 5, 2006
Filed:

Jul 1, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/882440
Inventors:

Gail Matheus - Towanda KS, US
Kimberly Reuter - Wichita KS, US
Timothy Holub - Cheney KS, US
Assignee:

The Coleman Company, Inc. - Wichita KS
International Classification:

A47C 27/08
A47C 19/00
US Classification:

005110000, 005706000
Abstract:

A cot and airbed combination. In accordance with an embodiment, a sleeve is provided for receiving the airbed, and attachment mechanisms, such as straps, clips, clasps, or other mechanisms, are provided for attaching the airbed and sleeve to the cot. The sleeve may be configured so that the sleeve and the airbed may be folded and stored with the cot. The sleeve may include protective covers that extend over hinges for the cot to protect the airbed when folding the cot and the airbed. An expandable sleeve or covering is also provided which may receive airbeds of varying thicknesses. The expandable sleeve includes an expansion section that permits the sleeve to be expanded from a first, smaller size, to a second, larger size. A closure may be provided for maintaining the expansion section in the first position.

Receiver Hitch Mounted Canopy
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US Patent:

20060254635, Nov 16, 2006
Filed:

May 11, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/382794
Inventors:

Gail Matheus - Towanda KS, US
Luke Eck - Wichita KS, US
Ruben Fernandez - Wichita KS, US
Assignee:

The Coleman Company, Inc. - Wichita KS
International Classification:

E04H 15/06
US Classification:

135088050
Abstract:

A receiver hitch mounted canopy structure (). The receiver hitch mounted canopy structure () remains attached to a receiver hitch () of a vehicle () while it is stowed, during an opening process, while it is fully open in a deployed state, and while it is collapsed back to the storage state. The receiver hitch mounted canopy structure () includes a mounting structure () that extends upward from a rear portion of one side of the vehicle. The receiver hitch mounted canopy structure extends over and centers an area directly behind the vehicle.

Tablecloth That Converts To Carry Bag
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US Patent:

20080022904, Jan 31, 2008
Filed:

Jul 24, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/782447
Inventors:

Gail R. Matheus - Towanda KS, US
Lance Van Swearingen - Wichita KS, US
Assignee:

THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC. - Wichita KS
International Classification:

A47B 3/00
US Classification:

108 38
Abstract:

A table cover for a foldable table, such as a camping folding table. The table cover is convertible to a carry bag for the table when the table is folded into a compact, storage configuration. The table cover includes a drawstring or other cinching mechanism for drawing the edges of the table cover around a top surface of the table. A strap is provided for carrying the table when the table is enclosed within the table cover. In an embodiment, the strap secures the table cover in a carry case configuration around the table.

Air Frames For Outdoor Goods
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US Patent:

20090249700, Oct 8, 2009
Filed:

Apr 6, 2007
Appl. No.:

12/296265
Inventors:

Michael Wayne Peterson - Park City KS, US
David L. Berdan - Andover KS, US
Trevor J. Hinz - Wichita KS, US
John P. Barnett - Derby KS, US
Jason T. McClintock - Wichita KS, US
Susan L. Michaelis - Wichita KS, US
Mitchell L. Wilgus - Andover KS, US
Derrick D. Lenz - Wichita KS, US
Duane D. Marshall - Wichita KS, US
Gail R. Matheus - Towanda KS, US
Jake L. Hillard - Wichita KS, US
Daniel D. DeBrunner - Wichita KS, US
Mark A. Hrubant - Wichita KS, US
Tracy A. Beehn - Rudolph OH, US
Timothy E. Daniel - Wichita KS, US
Assignee:

THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC. - Wichita KS
International Classification:

E04H 15/20
A45F 3/08
A47C 7/02
A47C 27/08
A47G 9/08
E04H 15/36
E04B 1/34
US Classification:

52 217, 224633, 224642, 224637, 29745241, 5706, 5413 AM, 52 211, 52 218
Abstract:

A backpack () with an air frame (). The backpack includes a storage compartment, an air frame (), and at least one strap () for securing the bag to a person. The air frame () includes an air bladder, which stiffens as it is inflated. The air frame () may include portions that are individually inflatable, and a pump () may be included for inflating the air frame (). The backpack () may include inflatable portions () designed to provide support to specific portions of a user's body.

Folding Chair
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US Patent:

20110181078, Jul 28, 2011
Filed:

Mar 28, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/593603
Inventors:

Luke E. Kelly - Bonner Springs KS, US
Joseph D. Flaugher - Des Moines IA, US
Gail R. Matheus - Towanda KS, US
Mitchell L. Wilgus - Andover KS, US
Jake L. Hillard - Wichita KS, US
Assignee:

THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC. - Wichita KS
International Classification:

A47C 4/00
A47C 7/36
A47C 7/62
A47C 7/54
US Classification:

297 161, 297391, 2971841, 29718819, 2974112
Abstract:

A folding chair () having an adjustable headrest (). The chair includes a frame () having tubes (). The headrest () includes a head support () extending between two tubes (), the tubes () of the headrest slidably connected to the tubes () of the frame. Another chair () includes a sunshade (), the sunshade having material extending between two tubes (). The tubes () of the sunshade () insert into ferrules () attached to the frame () of the chair (). The sunshade () may include cords () that tension the sunshade towards the chair. Another chair () includes at least one pair of crossing cross members () attached by a bracket (). The bracket () includes a sleeve () and a pair of hooks (), the hooks mounted to the side of the sleeve. One cross member (A) is fixed within the sleeve () while the hooks () selectively engage opposite sides of the other cross member when the cross members are rotated s relative to one another.

Bike Rack
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US Patent:

20120000952, Jan 5, 2012
Filed:

Jul 1, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/828891
Inventors:

Jason Matthew Dreger - Livonia MI, US
Gail Rae Matheus - Salem MI, US
Paul Caruso - Grosse Pointe Park MI, US
Mitchell Auerbach - Ft. Wayne IN, US
Maurice R. Fredricks - Grand Heaven MI, US
Todd Ireland - Coopersville MI, US
Brett Kooistra - Grand Haven MI, US
Sean Phillips - Huntsville, CA
International Classification:

B60R 9/00
US Classification:

224533
Abstract:

Apparatus for a bike rack for securing at least one bicycle are described herein. The bike rack is attachable to a vehicle receiver hitch. The bike rack includes a hub assembly, hitch insert assembly, and support wing assembly. The tub assembly includes a pair of hubs each having an arm. The hitch insert assembly includes a first end and a second end. The first end is located within the hub assembly and the second end is engageable with the receiver hitch. The hubs are rotatably adjustable about the first end of the hitch insert assembly. The support wing assembly includes a first wing engageable with the arm of the first hub and a second wing engageable with the arm of the second hub. The bike rack also includes an integral locking member and a pair of independently moveable cradles on each wing. Each cradle includes a bike support member.

Accessory Adapter Bracket
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US Patent:

20130032679, Feb 7, 2013
Filed:

Mar 30, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/435658
Inventors:

Brian Wayne Ward - Swartz Creek MI, US
Gail Rae Matheus - Salem MI, US
Sean Michael Phillips - Huntsville, CA
International Classification:

B60R 11/00
F16B 2/14
F16M 13/00
US Classification:

24822911, 2483162, 2482291, 2483161
Abstract:

An accessory adapter capable of attaching to a cargo accessory management system is shown and described. The accessory adapter may include a body member and a clamping member attached to the body member, where a portion of the cargo accessory management system is capable of being wedgingly secured between the clamping member and body member. The accessory adapter may also include an accessory adapter body selectively attached to the body member, where the accessory adapter body is capable of securing an accessory to the cargo accessory management system.