Kimberly Clark Kleenex Division Dear Sirs, I have an idea for a brand new product. This idea was born as a result of observing those who choose to not use a Kleenex brand tissue when necessary. Everywhere you look, adults and children alike are picking their noses. It's time to meet the needs of these people in hopes that they will stop this disgusting behavior. My idea is to create "Kleenex Disposable Fingers." These, like ordinary Kleenex, can be sold by the box and in a variety of sizes. Nose pickers can utilize this product instead of their own finger. You can sell indexes or thumbs, with or without fingernails. Nose pickers can keep these in their pocket, away from public surfaces that are touched by the rest of us. Think of how this will stop the spread of infection. Now, with the dry fall season beginning, the wind is drying up the sinuses of these people, bringing the rate of nose-picking to an all time high. I predict that Kleenex Disposable Fingers will be in great demand, especially if you add an antibacterial lotion to them. I love your products! Sincerely, A Concerned Citizen |
Thanks for your e-mail about KLEENEX® facial tissue. We appreciate the opportunity to respond. Consumer opinions and comments are very important in helping us ensure that our products are constantly improving to meet the needs of our consumers. However, while we appreciate consumer feedback, specific recommendations for product modifications cannot be shared with our product or research teams. Kimberly-Clark Corporation has a very large and active research staff whose sole responsibility is the development and design of innovative products. Their efforts provide Kimberly-Clark with numerous new opportunities, and almost all of our innovations are originated by this team. Even though a product concept like yours may not be on the market, our research staff may have already developed and evaluated an identical or similar idea. To prevent any misunderstanding as to the origin of an idea, our company policy allows us to only accept those ideas which are patented or have a patent application. Over the years, it has proved to be in the best interest of all concerned. For more information regarding patents, we suggest viewing the information found on the United States Patent and Trademark Office official web site: http://www.uspto.gov/ Thanks again for thinking of us. Lynn Coordinator, Outside Suggestions Consumer Services, Kimberly-Clark Corp. |
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