Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
340573500 | Incontinence or enuresis alarm | 33 |
20080266117 | SENSORS AND DISPOSABLE ARTICLES THAT CONTAIN THE SENSORS - Embodiments of the invention provide a sensor for detecting the presence of fluid in an absorbent article. The sensor may include a fluid activated battery. Fluid received in the absorbent article may connect electrodes of the fluid activated battery and cause a voltage to be generated between battery electrodes. The voltage generated between the electrodes may provide power to the sensor circuit. In one embodiment, the fluid activated battery may be configured to detect the presence of fluid in the absorbent article and the presence and/or amount of particular substances in the received fluid. | 10-30-2008 |
20080278336 | ACTIVE ON-PATIENT SENSOR, METHOD AND SYSTEM - A sensor (which could be detachable) to sense a condition (including pressure from body weight or moisture from incontinence; applied by adhering to skin of a human body or by putting a diaper on the human body, for example), a signal processing circuit, a periodic or continuous transmitter, and a power supply (typically including a battery) are associated with a flexible substrate in low profile enabling disposition adjacent the human body. A transmitter antenna is on the substrate. Insulator film between battery contacts and a switch-and-transistor combination are two power-on techniques. A bedside monitor, a transceiver configured to receive signals from and transmit signals to the bedside monitor, and a computer connected with the transceiver can be included. Other features include: notification signaling; differently responsive antennas; unique identification; low battery detection; anti-collision transmission; patient protocol scheduling; local data transfer from the bedside monitor; and out-of-range transmission detection. | 11-13-2008 |
20080278337 | URINE DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A urine detection system is provided for detecting degree of wetness of a diaper, comprising a plane printing electrode, a sensor, and a display unit. The plane printing electrode comprises a first electrode area and a second electrode area. The sensor comprises a first sensor electrode, a second sensor electrode and a processor. Wherein the first sensor electrode and the first electrode area forms a first capacitor, and the second sensor electrode and the second electrode area forms a second capacitor. The processor, detects capacitance of the first and second capacitors, and determines a signal representing degree of wetness of the diaper. The display unit receives the signal and displays the degree of wetness corresponding to the signal. | 11-13-2008 |
20080284608 | Connection Mechanisms in Absorbent Articles for Body Fluid Signaling Devices - Absorbent articles incorporating a wetness sensor for indicating the presence of a body fluid are disclosed. In particular, the absorbent articles include at least two conductive elements that form an open circuit within the article. Each conductive element is connected to a conductive pad member that has sufficient surface area in order to facilitate connection to a signaling device. In accordance with the present disclosure, various attachment mechanisms are disclosed for attaching the pad members to a signaling device. In particular, although the absorbent articles are disposable, the signaling device is intended to be used with multiple absorbent articles. Therefore, a simple and efficient method of connecting the signaling device to the pad members provides various advantages. In one particular embodiment, for instance, the pad members comprise a conductive loop-type material that is attached to a corresponding conductive hook-type material on the signaling device. | 11-20-2008 |
20080297357 | Motion-sensitive vibrating sleep device - A motion-sensitive vibrating sleep device is disclosed that includes a motion sensor and a controller operating a vibratory means. The motion sensor senses motion of a body. The controller causes a vibratory means to be activated when no body motion is detected in a predetermined period of time. Once motion is detected, the controller optionally causes the vibratory motion to cease. | 12-04-2008 |
20090174559 | EXTERNAL VOIDING SENSOR SYSTEM - The disclosure describes an external sensor attached to an undergarment worn by a patient that detects voiding information. The sensor stores the voiding information in a voiding log and transmits the voiding log to an external device. The external device includes a user interface that displays the voiding log to the patient for review. The patient may correct any incorrect voiding information that was logged in error or due to a non-voiding event. A user, such as a clinician or the patient, may use the voiding information to diagnose a condition of the patient. In addition, the voiding information of the voiding log may be used by the user to adjust a stimulation therapy or the external device to automatically adjust stimulation therapy. The undergarment may be disposable or washable after patient use. | 07-09-2009 |
20090315720 | SELF-POWERED RFID TAG ACTIVATED BY A FLUID AND METHOD FOR USING SUCH RFID TAGS - The present invention describes a RFID tag and a system and method involving a plurality of RFID tags. Each RFID tag is attached to an object (or to a structure or a person) on which the presence of a predefined fluid is monitored.
| 12-24-2009 |
20100277324 | Diaper with Urine Sensor - A diaper with urine sensor, where at least a sensing line is laid on the surface of absorption layer of the diaper, and a bag is arranged nearby either end of the diaper and covered partially onto the sensing line, then a fixed urine sensor is arranged within the bag, so that the sensing point on the conduction surface gets contact with the sensing line for electrical connection; when the impedance of sensing line varies from the changing humidity of the absorption layer of the diaper, the signal will actuate the fixed urine sensor, e.g. sending an alarming sound, lamplight or vibration, thus notifying the users of replacing the diaper in a timely manner; the urine sensor can also be removed and recycled freely with extremely high cost-effectiveness and applicability. | 11-04-2010 |
20100283617 | DIAPER ALARM SYSTEM - A diaper alarm system, comprising: at least a diaper, and an alarm system. Wherein, in each diaper is provided with a sensor and a transmitter. Said sensor and said transmitter are located inside said diaper, said sensor is printed on a urine-gathering region and an excrement-gathering region inside said diaper, such that the sensor is connected to the transmitter wirelessly, thus said sensor is able to utilize said transmitter to send out detection signals. Said alarm system includes a receiver, which is connected to said transmitter through transmission of telecommunication signals. On receiving a detection signal by said receiver, said alarm system will determine whether to send out an alarm based on said detection signal. | 11-11-2010 |
20110025510 | SENSORS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OR CHANGES - Sensors and systems for detecting predetermined environmental conditions or changes may include a device capable of storing, representing, or providing information, and a shield. The shield may be disposed proximate the device. The shield may have a first condition and a second condition. In the first condition the shield is configured to prevent access to information stored in or on, represented by or provided by the device. In the second condition the shield is configured to permit access to information stored in or on, represented by or provided by the device. The shield may be configured to transition from the first condition to the second condition when the shield is exposed to the predetermined environmental condition. | 02-03-2011 |
20110234412 | ALARM UNIT FOR MONITORING OR DETECTION OF AN ANALYTE - In one example embodiment, an alarm unit for monitoring or detecting presence of an analyte on an analyte sensor comprises a square plastic casing protecting the alarm electronics portion and including a signal processing means, a clip attachment means configured to be separated and attached from the casing and used to attach the unit to clothing. The clip attachment has enough clearance to be used with thick articles of clothing including diapers and has a set of teeth frictionally held against a rubber strip portion located on the casing back so as to also enable secure attachment to very thin articles of clothing. The alarm unit may further comprise a three-way switch located externally for easy alarm chime and alarm volume selection. Interdependent modes of operation may enable the signal processing means to control the alarm unit operation and features including low power indication, improper cable plug installment, three-way switch deactivation during Monitor mode, and a snooze/reset feature by which the alarm is disabled temporarily so that, as an example, a user can focus on running to the bathroom where the device is used to treat enuresis. | 09-29-2011 |
20110309937 | SENSORS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OR CHANGES - Sensors and systems for detecting predetermined environmental conditions or changes may include a device capable of providing information. The device may include either a shield or reconfigurable antenna. For example, in a first condition, a shield is configured to prevent communications with the device and, in a second condition, the shield is configured to enable communications with the device. Alternately, in a first condition, a reconfigurable antenna is configured to enable communications with the device and in a second condition the reconfigurable antenna is configured to prevent communications with the device. The shield or reconfigurable antenna may be configured to transition from first conditions to second conditions upon exposure to a predetermined environmental condition or change. | 12-22-2011 |
20120119912 | ACTIVE ON-PATIENT SENSOR, METHOD AND SYSTEM - A sensor (which could be detachable) to sense a condition (including pressure from body weight or moisture from incontinence; applied by adhering to skin of a human body or by putting a diaper on the human body, for example), a signal processing circuit, a periodic or continuous transmitter, and a power supply (typically including a battery) are associated with a flexible substrate in low profile enabling disposition adjacent the human body. A transmitter antenna is on the substrate. Insulator film between battery contacts and a switch-and-transistor combination are two power-on techniques. A bedside monitor, a transceiver configured to receive signals from and transmit signals to the bedside monitor, and a computer connected with the transceiver can be included. Other features include: notification signaling; differently responsive antennas; unique identification; low battery detection; anti-collision transmission; patient protocol scheduling; local data transfer from the bedside monitor; and out-of-range transmission detection. | 05-17-2012 |
20120206265 | Disposable diaper with wireless alarm system - A disposable diaper with wireless alarm system includes a) a disposable diaper structure; b) a disposable diaper telltale conductive strip; c) an attachable, removable, reusable battery-powered sensor-transmitter device; and d) a wireless receiver with an alarm signal. Multiple diapers with different frequencies and optional disconnect sensors may be included and controlled by local or remote computer. | 08-16-2012 |
20120256750 | DIMENSIONALLY-SENSITIVE MOISTURE SENSOR AND AN ALARM SYSTEM FOR AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An apparatus and method for detecting moisture in a diaper is disclosed. A moisture sensor apparatus is comprised of a housing made of material dimensionally-sensitive to moisture, such that the housing will expand or contract. Electrically conductive contacts disposed on/in the housing, are selectively coupled to, or decoupled from, each other based on a dimensional change of the sensor device when it comes into contact with moisture. An electrical signal routable through the electrically conductive contacts detects a change in state, e.g., from open to closed, and activates a local or remote alarm to indicate the presence of moisture. The consumable low-cost sensor and the optional non-metallic leads and contacts, that are at least partially biodegradable, are coupled via a convenient slidable brush connector to a resusable alarm system having optional low duty cycle transmitting capability to a receiver base station, thereby providing a cost-effective, eco-friendly and user-friendly system. | 10-11-2012 |
20120268278 | INCONTINENCE MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT - A system for monitoring incontinence in one or more subjects comprises display means; input means operable by a user; one or more transmitters, each transmitter being associated with one or more subjects being monitored; the one or more transmitters being configured to transmit signals containing continence-related data for the one or more subjects, wherein the continence-related data has been obtained over time from a continence sensor associated with an absorbent article worn by each respective subject; a receiver unit configured to receive signals from the one or more transmitters; and processing means in communication with at least the receiver unit, the processing means including a display processor configured to process the received signals and communicate display information to the display means for display of a visual representation of continence-related information derived from continence sensors in the absorbent articles worn by the one or more subjects being monitored. The system may include a volume estimator and means for communicating to a carer a ‘risk of wetness leakage’ based on e.g. an estimated volume of wetness and e.g. a pad type. Pad type may be communicated to the system automatically by way of a pad type indicator associated with the pad and/or pad/sensor combination. | 10-25-2012 |
20140070950 | Sanitization Compliance Monitoring System - A sanitization compliance monitoring system comprises care giver badges, patient bed beacons associated with patient beds, dispenser beacons associated with sanitization dispensers, and a central unit for wirelessly communicating with the badges. | 03-13-2014 |
20140118150 | Wireless Code Game Enuresis Alarm for the Treatment of Enuresis | 05-01-2014 |
20140152442 | WIRELESS BEDWETTING ALARM AND DISPOSABLE DIAPER PRODUCT - The present invention claims a wireless bedwetting alarm and a disposable diaper product comprising the alarm, wherein the alarm comprises a sensor component, an RFID reader, and an alarm terminal; the sensor component is a passive RFID tag or a moisture sensor; the sensor obviates the need for a standalone power source apparatus for power supply; power is supplied by receiving and converting into electricity the energy wirelessly emitted by the RFID reader, or by obtaining body energy, temperature, or movement of the body of a user; the RFID reader uses a wireless mode for transmitting a signal to the alarm terminal to raise an alarm. The present invention adopts passive technology, obviates the use of battery, and is convenient to use, disposable, harmless to human, and of low costs. | 06-05-2014 |
20140266734 | WETNESS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A wetness notification system includes a detection unit, a clip unit and a receiver unit. The detection unit includes a sleeve body, a moisture detector, a casing, a processor, a wireless transmitter, and a battery. The processor configures the wireless transmitter to transmit a moisture signal outputted by the moisture detector when the moisture signal corresponds to a moist condition. The clip unit clips the detection unit onto the clothing article. The receiver unit includes a wireless receiver, a controller, and a notification module. When the controller receives the moisture signal via the wireless receiver, the controller drives the notification module to output a wetness notification signal. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266735 | WIRELESS DIAPER ALARM SYSTEM - A system includes a flexible substrate to couple to a medium. A sensor is supported by the substrate. A microcontroller is supported by the substrate and coupled to the sensor to drive the sensor and receive signals from the sensor representative of wetness of the medium. An RF transmitter is supported by the substrate and coupled to the microcontroller and transmit signals representative of wetness of the medium. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266736 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL MEDICAL MONITORING SYSTEM - A system for monitoring one or a plurality of patients is disclosed which comprises: i) a plurality of temperature sensors for attachment to the surface of an absorbent article and generating a signal; ii) a transmitter for communicating the signal to a processor; iii) wherein the processor is provided with computer code which, when executed, determines whether a urination or defecation event has occurred in said garment; and iv) display means for displaying said event to a care-giver. | 09-18-2014 |
20140292520 | METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING USE OF AN ABORBENT PRODUCT - A method for monitoring use of an absorbent product, such as an incontinence pad or a diaper, worn by a wearer is provided. The method includes obtaining, by way of a mobile device, intake information indicative of intake of fluid and/or solid material by the wearer, obtaining, by way of the mobile device, voiding information indicative of urinary and/or faecal voiding by the wearer, predicting, based on the intake and voiding information, future voiding by the wearer, and providing, by way of the mobile device, product-related information based on the prediction. In this way, the product-wearer or his caregiver can be provided with valuable information related to the use of the product, for example recommendations on when to change the product. | 10-02-2014 |
20140327546 | METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING USE OF AN ABSORBENT PRODUCT - A method for monitoring use of an absorbent product, such as an incontinence pad or a diaper, worn by a wearer, includes registering a movement of the wearer by way of a mobile device having a movement sensing device, evaluating whether the registered movement is indicative of urinary and/or faecal voiding by the wearer, and providing product-related information to the wearer or a caregiver of the wearer based on said evaluation. In this way, the product-wearer or the caregiver can be provided with valuable information related to the use of the product, such as recommendations on when to change the product, displayed on the mobile device or a mobile device of the caregiver. | 11-06-2014 |
20140333441 | Diaper Monitor - The diaper monitor has a sensor housing that can be slipped into a pocket formed in a diaper at the time of use and secured in place by a pivotal clip. The housing has a pair of conductive strips for sensing wetting of a diaper and a responsive wireless transmitter to emit a responsive signal. The clip may also complete a circuit in the wireless transmitter when moved into the closed position. | 11-13-2014 |
20140333442 | METHOD, MONITORING SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING USE OF AN ABSORBENT PRODUCT - A method for monitoring use of an absorbent product, such as an incontinence pad or a diaper, worn by a user. The method includes the step of detecting, by means of an odour sensor device capable of being carried by the user and configured to communicate with a mobile device of the user, at least one chemical indicative of a presence of urine and/or feces in the product. It further includes the steps of transmitting a signal indicative of said detection from the odour sensor device to the mobile device, receiving the signal in the mobile device, and providing, by means of the mobile device, product-related information to the user based on the signal. In this way, the user can be provided with valuable information related to the use of the product, for example recommendations on when to change the product, displayed on the mobile device. | 11-13-2014 |
20140375460 | BAND FOR HOLDING A FLUID DETECTION SYSTEM - Provided is a band for holding a fluid detection system on a body of a wearer and methods of use thereof. The band comprises a strap having a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is configured to couple to the first portion and to form a closed loop adjustable in diameter to fit around a body part of the wearer. The band further comprises a pouch configured to securely hold an alarm of the fluid detection system, and a flap configured to form a closed loop adjustable in diameter to fit the size of the alarm. The flap may include one or more openings to provide audibility and visibility of a signal produced by the alarm. The band may be securely attached to any body part including an arm, a hand, a waist, a head, a leg, a foot, a wrist, a trunk, a neck, or a chest. | 12-25-2014 |
20150294549 | PATIENT-NEED PREDICTION SYSTEM - A patient support apparatus includes a control system operable to gather physiological information about a patient supported on the patient support apparatus. The information may be gathered from sensors, a user interface, or a hospital information system. The control system uses the data gathered to predict whether a patient is likely to be in need of care from a caregiver. | 10-15-2015 |
20150320609 | Sensor, an incontinence garment, and a method for activating an incontinence garment - There is disclosed herein a sensor for detecting at least one of urination and excretion into an incontinence garment, the sensor comprising an activation unit and a sensing unit and being connectable to a power supply; the activation unit comprising: two spaced-apart electrodes, and a switch arranged in series between the sensing unit and the power supply; wherein the activation unit is configured to activate the sensing unit in the presence of moisture by closing the switch; and wherein at least one of the sensing unit and the activation unit comprises a latching circuit arranged such that the activation of the sensing unit is irreversible. An incontinence garments such as the diaper is incorporating such a sensor is also disclosed as it is a method for operating such a sensor or incontinence garment. | 11-12-2015 |
20160058606 | Wireless Code Game Enuresis Alarm for the Treatment of Enuresis | 03-03-2016 |
20160374626 | INCONTINENCE DETECTION APPARATUS HAVING DISPLACEMENT ALERT - One embodiment of a method of interrogating a sensor to detect the presence of moisture on an occupant support comprises the steps of A) providing a moisture responsive sensor in a surveillance zone of the occupant support, the sensor being tuned to a center frequency; B) exciting the sensor with an electromagnetic signal having a frequency approximately equal to the center frequency; C) monitoring for a center frequency response from the sensor; D) comparing the center frequency response to an expected center frequency response; and E) if the center frequency response compares favorably to an expected center frequency response, issuing a first output consistent with the favorable comparison. | 12-29-2016 |
20170236398 | PATIENT MOVEMENT AND INCONTINENCE NOTIFICATION DEVICES | 08-17-2017 |
20180021184 | INCONTINENCE DETECTION APPARATUS | 01-25-2018 |