Unsolicited Ideas
From time to time, Newell Rubbermaid does post specific requests for technology
and innovation challenges on our Web site under
Technology Assets on the “Our Company” page. There are several requirements
to responding to a technology request – for instance, your idea must be patented
or patent-pending with a published patent application, and it must specifically
relate to one or more of the listed areas of
Technology Interests. Detailed information on how to respond to a specific
request for information or innovation challenge is provided on our Web site. Responses
will only be reviewed if they are submitted in accordance with the requirements
on the specific request.
If you do send us any unsolicited ideas or suggestions, you agree that there is
no confidential relationship with respect to such information and that Newell Rubbermaid
has no obligation, including financial, to you in connection therewith. You expressly
disclaim and waive all rights in any such information or unsolicited ideas that
you submit to Newell Rubbermaid and agree that Newell Rubbermaid will be free to
use it in any way without any obligation or payment to you. Furthermore, you represent
that you are free to disclose such information and that no other party has any rights
in the information.
Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) is a manufacturer of innovative, solution-based products for commercial and institutional markets worldwide. RCP, an ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer, has pioneered technologies and system solutions in the categories of food services, sanitary maintenance, waste handling, material transport and safety products.
Founded in 1920 as the Wooster Rubber Company, a maker of toy balloons, Rubbermaid was a pioneer in the rubber housewares business with the introduction of the first rubber dustpan in 1934. In the 1950s, the company continued to celebrate many firsts, including its first plastic product – the dishpan – and a breakthrough product for the hotel industry, a safety bath mat with suction cups on the bottom. In 1957 the company changed its name to Rubbermaid, Inc. to further capitalize on the strength of its major brand. In 1967, Rubbermaid Commercial Products was established to manufacture and market products for the commercial and institutional markets.
Rubbermaid, including its Graco brand, was acquired by Newell in 1999, combining the companies to become Newell Rubbermaid.
Web Sites
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