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20080208151 | MARKER SYSTEM - A marker system for providing an indication of the presence of fecal matter, urine, sweat and/or an external fluid source. The system includes at least one reactive material configured to react upon contact with the fecal matter, urine, sweat and/or external fluid source. In this manner, the system provides some unmasked and positive indication of such contact. Also disclosed is a diaper or undergarment. | 08-28-2008 |
20080215024 | Absorbent Article Having a Dehydration Indicator - A wearable article comprising a dehydration indicator adapted to measure a urine ionic strength correlated to a specific gravity of the wearer's urine and provide a visible signal when the urine ionic strength reaches a value corresponding to a predetermined threshold of the specific gravity. The wearable article may be a disposable absorbent article. The dehydration indicator may also be comprised in an insert for use with a wearable article. The dehydration indicator may provide qualitative or quantitative information about the ionic strength of the wearer's urine. | 09-04-2008 |
20080228157 | Absorbent Article Having A Potty Training Readiness Indicator - A potty training readiness indicator, which can be utilized in a disposable absorbent article, having at least one indicating member. The potty training readiness indicator which indicates to the caregiver when the wearer is ready to be potty trained. | 09-18-2008 |
20080243099 | Absorbent articles with external access to internal conductors - An absorbent article includes a liner and an outercover in facing relation and at least one conductive element located between the liner and the outercover. At least a portion of the conductive element is exposed through the liner and/or the outercover to define at least one external contact point. The external contact point defines a perimeter and the liner and/or the outercover is sealed about the perimeter. The contact points provide external access to the internal conductive elements. | 10-02-2008 |
20080255528 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INDICATING THE CONDITIONS IN AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A method and apparatus for gauging the levels of pH in the interiors of articles such as diapers, incontinence garments, pads, catamenial products, bedding, and would dressings are disclosed. This method and apparatus include sensing devices and relay systems for displaying the pH on the outside of the articles that provide visual and/or audible warnings that toxic levels are approaching and that it is time to remove and replace the article. | 10-16-2008 |
20080255529 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - The absorbent article provides a signal viewable from the top surface of the absorbent article which gives a perception of depth within the absorbent article. This creation of depth perception is accomplished by the use of at least two tones within a color and/or by the use of multiple tones and multiple colors operating together to create a perception of depth within the absorbent article. | 10-16-2008 |
20080255530 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - The absorbent article provides a signal viewable from the top surface of the absorbent article which gives a perception of depth within the absorbent article. This creation of depth perception is accomplished by the use of at least two tones within a color and/or by the use of multiple tones and multiple colors operating together to create a perception of depth within the absorbent article. | 10-16-2008 |
20080262453 | REMOTE MONITORING DIAPER SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD OF USING - A remote monitoring system, a kit and an associated method are presented for use in providing a convenient way to alert health care workers that a diaper is in need of being changed. The remote monitoring system includes a remotely placed monitor station in communications with a diaper device. The diaper device has many of the standard diaper components such as having an absorbent pad and absorbent composition interposed between the inner and outer panels. The diaper device also has electronic components that are configured to detect an increase in conductivity across opposing detector electrodes which can then be used to indicate, via an EMF signal, that the diaper device is wet. The electronic components of the remotely placed monitor station are then configured to receive the EMF signal and to configured to alert the health care workers that the diaper device is in need of being changed. The kit includes the electronic components configured to convert a regular diaper into a smart diaper in communications with the monitor station. The method includes the steps of acquiring, activating, allowing, inserting, obtaining, receiving, removing, soiling, transmitting, and wearing. | 10-23-2008 |
20080262454 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - The absorbent article provides a signal viewable from the top surface of the absorbent article which gives a perception of depth within the absorbent article. This creation of depth perception is accomplished by the use of at least two tones within a color and/or by the use of multiple tones and multiple colors operating together to create a perception of depth within the absorbent article. | 10-23-2008 |
20080269702 | Wetness device lock and key and device ID - The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. An absorbent article may be provided with selected electrical components used as wetness or other type sensors and may also incorporate one or more electrical components, characteristics of which may be determined by a coupled signaling device. An attached signaling device may automatically determine a product identification based on characteristics of the electrical components detected and adjust operating characteristics or parameters for the sensing device. Determinations could be made based on gender, age and approximate weight of the user of the absorbent device. In addition automatic checks can be made to determine mutual operability of the signaling device with an associated absorbent article or visa-versa. | 10-30-2008 |
20080269703 | Absorbent article featuring leakage warning - Disclosed is an absorbent article for preventing leakage, the article including an absorbent assembly having an absorbent assembly perimeter and a leakage warning element disposed adjacent a portion of the perimeter, wherein the leakage warning element is adapted to provide a physical sensation indicating a fullness level of the absorbent assembly. Also disclosed is an absorbent article for providing a wearer with a warning of potential leakage, the article including an absorbent assembly and a leakage warning element disposed adjacent the absorbent assembly, wherein the leakage warning element is adapted to impart a physical sensation to the wearer. | 10-30-2008 |
20080294134 | Absorbent article having a wetness indicator - An absorbent article having an outer cover with an interior surface and an opposite exterior surface, an absorbent core positioned adjacent the interior surface of the outer cover, and a wetness indicator graphic located on the outer cover. The wetness indicator graphic has a permanent graphic defining at least one non-printed area and a changing graphic located within the at least one non-printed area of the permanent graphic such that the permanent graphic and the changing graphic together give the appearance of a uniform graphic. | 11-27-2008 |
20080300559 | Absorbent Article Comprising Wetness Detecting Means - The present invention concerns an absorbent article has at least one wetness detector. This at least one wetness detector has an electrical circuit, which is integrally formed into the article. The at least one electrical circuit is fabricated from an electrically active material which has been printed onto one or more components of the absorbent article. | 12-04-2008 |
20080306461 | ALARM DEVICE FOR DIAPER - An alarm device for a diaper includes a substrate, a cathode partially covering a surface of the substrate, an anode partially covering the surface of the substrate and spaced from the cathode, an absorbent layer covering the surface of the substrate and connecting the cathode and the anode, and an alarm electrically connecting with the cathode and the anode. The absorbent layer is made of polymer material containing electrolyte. Once the absorbent layer absorbs water, the ions of the electrolyte in the absorbent layer can move so that a battery is formed with the cathode and the anode to turn on the alarm. By means of the aforesaid arrangement, the alarm device of the present invention sends out warning while the diaper is wetted by urine or water. There is no battery-exhausting problem so that the alarm device is convenience in use. | 12-11-2008 |
20090005748 | Interactive Garment Printing for Enhanced Functionality of Absorbent Articles - An absorbent article may include one or more circuits formed on the exterior of the article that are configured to connect to a monitoring device. When connected to a monitoring device, the circuit(s) can be used to provide input data to the monitoring device. The monitoring device may provide audio, visual, and other feedback that changes based on user input data. In some embodiments, the monitoring device can further connect to one or more circuits internal to the article to sense changes in the state of the article. For example, interactive features supported by the monitoring device may relate to the wetness state of the article and/or may be used to control the type of indication(s) provided by the monitoring device when wetness (or another state) is detected. In some embodiments, the monitoring device can be used to provide interactive games for the user of the article. In some embodiments, the monitoring device can be configured to provide feedback triggered by a caregiver, such as potty training reinforcement messages. | 01-01-2009 |
20090030389 | Array of Disposable Absorbent Articles Having A Sequence Of Graphics Corresponding To A Wearer's Stages Of Development - An array of disposable absorbent articles comprising a sequence of graphic designs corresponding to a wearer's stage of development. For a disposable diaper, the array of disposable absorbent article graphic designs may comprise a first absorbent article graphic design for newborns and infants, a second absorbent article graphic design for toddlers, and a third absorbent article graphic design for older wearers, and other absorbent article graphic designs. | 01-29-2009 |
20090036850 | Sensor products using conductive webs - Presented is an absorbent article including a chassis including an outer cover having an interior surface and an exterior surface and an absorbent structure positioned adjacent the interior surface of the outer cover, the chassis including a crotch region positioned in between a front region and a back region, the front region and the back region defining a waist region therebetween; and first and second conductive elements contained in the chassis, the conductive elements extending from the waist region to the crotch region without intersecting, the first and second conductive elements forming part of a circuit that is configured to sense the presence of a substance, wherein the conductive elements include a conductive nonwoven web including conductive fibers. | 02-05-2009 |
20090062756 | Signaling Device For Disposable Products - A signaling device for garments is disclosed. The signaling devices, for instance, may be attached to an absorbent article containing a wetness sensing system. In particular, the signaling device may be configured to emit an audible and/or visible signal when a conductive fluid is sensed in the absorbent article. In accordance with the present disclosure, the signaling device is designed based upon anthropomorphic data so that the signaling device can fit within the small of the back of a wearer while minimizing discomfort. The signaling device can also be made from various materials that provide some protection to the internal components of the signaling device while also minimizing discomfort. | 03-05-2009 |
20090062757 | Wetness indicator with hydrophanous element for an absorbent article - An absorbent article is provided for absorbing a liquid, the absorbent article including a chassis including a liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent structure positioned between the liner and the outer cover, the chassis including a front region and a back region, the front region and the back region defining a waist region therebetween. The absorbent article also includes a wetness indicator positioned adjacent the liner or the outer cover, the wetness indicator including a hydrophanous tissue layer having an absorbent-structure-facing side and being in liquid communication with the absorbent structure or the liner, and an indicator material disposed between the absorbent-facing side of the tissue layer and the absorbent structure. The absorbent article can also include a film layer disposed adjacent the tissue layer, and the indicator material can include an active constituent adapted to wick along the tissue layer when the absorbent article is insulted. | 03-05-2009 |
20090062758 | Method and device for determining the need to replace an absorbent article - A wetness monitoring system is provided for an absorbent article, the wetness monitoring system including a signaling device including a counter to count the number of discrete insults, a timer to monitor the elapsed time that the article has been worn, and an alarm to indicate that the number of discrete insults has reached an insult limit or that the elapsed time has reached an elapsed time limit, whichever occurs first. The signaling device can be adapted to indicate one of first, second, and third conditions, the first condition being that the number of discrete insults has reached an insult limit, the second condition being that the elapsed time has reached an elapsed time limit, and the third condition being the first to occur of either of the first and second conditions, and wherein the condition to be indicated is selected by the wearer or by a caregiver. | 03-05-2009 |
20090099539 | Potty training liners - Potty training liners are a comfortable, child sized, absorbent liner, with a concave center and an expandable, flexible bottom to allow rapid flowing urine collection and retention. The Liner has unique absorbent collapsible side walls with an unobstructed center containing superabsorbent for quick pooling of urine. The liner is adhered to the inside of the child's underwear with a thick adhesive strip on the bottom outer portion of the liner. The Liner is soft and flexible, and does not have the feel of a diaper. It is a unique stop-gap solution for children progressing from pull-on diapers to unprotected underwear. The purpose of the liner is for training, and short term emergency “accident” protection, as opposed to long term wearable protection. | 04-16-2009 |
20090112172 | Audio alert diapers - The subject of this patent pending idea, the AUDIO ALERT DIAPERS, consist of SEVERAL INNER LAYERS OF VARYING MATERIAL TYPES. Some for absorbancy and the remaining layers present serve as conduction contact area(S), so when moisture is present, these areas act as poles of a switch to activate a musical circuit. The conducting layers are separated by absorbant material, so that only moisture activates the audio. The purpose is to signal a listener when ample/excessive moisture is present. In summary, the diaper contains moisture until and excessive amount is present and alerts a listener. At the end of the said disposable diaper's absorbancy, a deactivation pull tab will disable the audio produced by the circuit. | 04-30-2009 |
20090124990 | Induction coil wetness sensor for an absorbent article - A signaling device is provided for sensing and indicating the presence of a body exudate in an absorbent article, the device including a housing and a detection circuit disposed within the housing, the detection circuit including an induction coil and a marginal oscillator. A body exudate collection and detection system is also provided including an absorbent article and a signaling device adapted to be used in conjunction with the absorbent article, the signaling device including a housing and a detection circuit disposed within the housing, the detection circuit including an induction coil and a marginal oscillator. The signaling device can also include an attachment mechanism for removably attaching the housing to the absorbent article. The detection circuit can also include an electrical common and a conductor in electrical communication with the electrical common and with the body exudate. | 05-14-2009 |
20090149825 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF UNFASTENING OR REMOVAL OF ABSORBENT ARTICLE FROM THE BODY - A method for detecting and conveying an alarm signal, when an absorbent article is unfastened or, completely removed from the body of the wearer. The method is intended to be used in parallel with a method for detecting wetness in the absorbent article and further relates to an integrated detection-and-alarm method for detecting unfastening and/or wetness in an absorbent article. A system for detecting and conveying an alarm signal when an absorbent article is unfastened or removed from the body of the wearer and/or when the article is wet. The system includes (a) and absorbent article having at least one absorbent layer, the object to be displaced, such as a fastening system, one or more sensoring devices, one or more transmitting devices, and (b) a remote receiver. Furthermore, the system relates to the use of the system in the care of children and adults suffering from incontinence and/or psychological illnesses. | 06-11-2009 |
20090149826 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A SENSOR - A method for detecting and conveying an alarm signal, when an absorbent article is unfastened or, completely removed from the body of the wearer. The method is intended to be used in parallel with a method for detecting wetness in the absorbent article and further relates to an integrated detection-and-alarm method for detecting unfastening and/or wetness in an absorbent article. A system for detecting and conveying an alarm signal when an absorbent article is unfastened or removed from the body of the wearer and/or when the article is wet. The system includes (a) and absorbent article having at least one absorbent layer, the object to be displaced, such as a fastening system, one or more sensoring devices, one or more transmitting devices, and (b) a remote receiver. Furthermore, the system relates to the use of the system in the care of children and adults suffering from incontinence and/or psychological illnesses. | 06-11-2009 |
20090157022 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING A WETNESS INDICATOR - Absorbent articles including a wetness indicator are generally described. The wetness indicator of the present invention is configured to expand toward the skin of the wearer (i.e., in the z-direction of the absorbent article perpendicular to the plane of the absorbent article) upon contact with a liquid. However, the expansion of the wetness indicator is substantially limited to the z-direction. That is, the wetness indicator does not substantially expand in any direction parallel with the plane of the article (i.e., the x- and y-directions). As such, the wetness indicator does not significantly interfere with the absorbent capabilities of the absorbent article. Thus, the wetness indicator can be included within conventional absorbent articles without significantly sacrificing the absorbency characteristics of the article. | 06-18-2009 |
20090157023 | Urine Volume Hydration Test Devices - In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for quantitatively or semi-quantitatively determining the volume of a test sample of urine is provided. The method includes contacting the test sample with a fluidic medium of a lateral flow device having a volume indicator disposed thereon and determining the volume of urine in the test sample based on the distance traveled by the volume indicator along the fluidic medium, the distance traveled by the volume indicator corresponding to the volume of urine in the test sample. | 06-18-2009 |
20090157024 | Hydration Test Devices - In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a lateral flow assay device for determining the ionic strength of urine is described. The device includes a buffering zone having a polyelectrolyte disposed therein, and an indicator zone having a pH indicator non-diffusively immobilized therein, the indicator zone being separate from the buffering zone and positioned adjacent to and in fluid communication with the buffering zone. The device further includes casing material that covers at least a portion of the buffering zone and a portion of the indicator zone so as to prevent exposure of such covered portions to the outside environment. | 06-18-2009 |
20090157025 | Wetness Sensors - In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure a method for detecting the presence of urine is described. The method includes providing a urine indicating sensor with a porous matrix, the matrix having a pH indicator non-diffusively immobilized thereon, the pH indicator being capable of a color transition when in contact with urine. Urine is contacted with the matrix of the sensor and the presence of urine is determined based on whether the pH indicator undergoes a color transition. | 06-18-2009 |
20090157026 | Colostomy alert device and method - A method and apparatus for alerting a colostomate or medical attendant to the presence of fecal matter. The device includes a hollow plug detachably securable to a flexible port positioned about the stoma. The port carries an alarm circuit which is triggered when fecal matter enters the plug lumen which will alert the colostomate to an impending episode. The signal may be vibratory, audible or visible and may be transmitted to a remote location. The device includes an inflatable air cuff which, when inflated, presents a physical barrier to the passage of fecal matter. Gas may pass through filters in the tube. The method involves positioning the device in the stoma, inflating the cuff and generating an alarm when matter is sensed. | 06-18-2009 |
20090171307 | TRANSLUCENT INTERNAL GRAPHICS ENHANCEMENT - Methods for forming a translucent window on the inner surface of a liquid impermeable breathable film outer cover of an absorbent product, such as a diaper, for viewing a water dispersible ink to indicate when an insult has occurred are disclosed. Additionally, absorbent products having a translucent window and a water dispersible ink are disclosed. | 07-02-2009 |
20090198202 | Method for providing a piece of a film of a magnetoelastic material with an enchanced bending stiffness, product obtained by the method and sensor - A method for providing a piece of a film of a magnetoelastic material having an initial bending stiffness with an enhanced bending stiffness in a first direction. According to the method, the piece is provided with at least one scored line in the first direction of the piece. Furthermore, the piece is bent along at least one of the at least one scored lines so as to provide the piece with a lasting bend in a direction transverse to the first direction, whereby an enhanced bending stiffness is provided in the first direction of the piece. Also, a product obtained by the method, a sensor and an absorbent structure and an absorbent article including the sensor. | 08-06-2009 |
20090240220 | Compressed Substrates Configured to Deliver Active Agents - A compressed substrate having an altered upper surface is generally disclosed. The compressed substrate is configured to expand in the z-direction upon contact with a liquid to form an expanded substrate without substantially expanding in either the x-direction or the y-direction. The altered upper surface of the expanded substrate has an expanded surface area that is at least about 110% of the initial surface area of the compressed substrate. The compressed substrate is constructed from a compression molded web and includes an active agent. The compressed substrate can be included within the construction of an absorbent article to transfer the active agent to a wearer. The upper surface of a compressed substrate can be altered after formation of the compressed substrate. Alternatively, the upper surface of the compressed substrate can be altered during the compression process. | 09-24-2009 |
20090264843 | Absorbent Article Containing a Scrotal Catch and a Moisture Sensor - An absorbent article containing a top sheet, a bottom sheet, an absorbent core, and a scrotal catch, wherein the scrotal catch is configured to support, protect or cover at least a portion of a male's scrotum is provided. The absorbent article optionally contains a moisture-indicating device which allows a caregiver to be alerted to the presence of moisture in the absorbent article without removing clothing from the infant or individual wearing the absorbent article. | 10-22-2009 |
20090275908 | Absorbent Articles Capable of Indicating the Presence of Urine - In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure a method for detecting urine is described. The method includes contacting urine with a substrate. The substrate includes charged cellulosic fibers having a color-changing composition immobilized thereon, the color-changing composition including a pH indicator, pH adjuster, and a wettability agent, wherein the pH indicator is configured to change color when contacted with urine. The presence of urine is determined based on a change in color of the pH indicator. | 11-05-2009 |
20090287172 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH LEAKAGE WARNING SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention includes an absorbent article, more specifically, an absorbent article including a leakage warning system. The leakage warning system is located along the outer perimeter of the absorbent article. Fluids activate the leakage warning system. Thus, when fluids reach the outer perimeter of the absorbent article, the leakage warning system is activated. Once activated, the leakage warning system provides a warning signal that fluids have reached the edge of the absorbent article. In one embodiment, the leakage warning system is a liquid-activated band. Once activated, the band provides a temperature-change sensation to the user to signal that the fluids have reached the edge of the absorbent article and thus warns a user of possible leakage before it actually occurs. | 11-19-2009 |
20090287173 | Article Featuring An Interior Graphic - An article defines an interior article surface and an exterior article surface and includes an outercover defining an interior outercover surface, and an exterior outercover surface opposite the interior outercover surface. The article also includes at least one active graphic disposed on the interior article surface. | 11-19-2009 |
20090292265 | MOISTURE MONITOR SYSTEM FOR DIAPERS AND ALIKE - The present invention relates to a system suitable for monitoring multiple leakage events such as wetting of a diaper or alike sanitary product. The system includes two or more than two electrodes that are supported in a spaced apart relationship and a liquid permeable substrate between the electrodes that lacks or has a low capacity for holding or storing liquid. In the event of liquid leakage, an electrical bridge connecting the electrodes can be formed by the liquid, and before the product becomes saturated liquid can freely drain from the permeable substrate and disconnect the electrodes. Upon further liquid leakage, electrical connection between the electrodes can be reformed indicating multiple liquid leakage events. In the situation where the sanitary product becomes saturated and liquid is prevented from draining from the permeable substrate, the electrical connection will continue, indicating that the sanitary product requires changing. | 11-26-2009 |
20090299312 | Twisted, Compressed Substrates as Wetness Indicators in Absorbent Articles - Absorbent articles including a twisted, compressed substrate are generally described. The twisted, compressed substrate of the present invention is configured to expand toward the skin of the wearer (i.e., in the z-direction of the absorbent article perpendicular to the plane of the absorbent article) upon contact with a liquid. However, the expansion of the twisted, compressed substrate is substantially limited to the z-direction. Also, upon contact with a liquid, the twisted, compressed substrate unwinds to penetrate through the absorbent core of the absorbent article to reduce any pressure put on the absorbent core during expansion. | 12-03-2009 |
20090306613 | Absorbent Article with Sensation Member - An absorbent article includes a backsheet having a longitudinal axis, a topsheet attached to the backsheet and having a body-facing surface, and an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet. The article may also include barrier leg cuffs. The article further includes a sensation member, which sensation member may be defined in part by the topsheet or may be separate from the topsheet. The sensation member may be a wetness sensation member, a temperature sensation member, or a combination of the two. A visible highlight(s) may be associated with the sensation member. | 12-10-2009 |
20090326491 | Methods For Assisting Caregivers in Facilitating Toilet Training - A method for assisting a caregiver in determining when to select a next generation product for facilitating toilet training. The method includes the steps of providing information to a caregiver about a second absorbent product, such as a next generation product, while the caregiver is using a first absorbent product in conjunction with a child. The child, for instance, may not have started toilet training or may be in the process of toilet training. Based upon a behavioral or wetness characteristic of the child, recommendations are made to the caregiver when it is time to switch to the next generation product to facilitate toilet training. For instance, in one embodiment, the method may include comparing a wetness characteristic of the child with a readiness target. Once the readiness target is met, a recommendation may be made to the caregiver to switch to a product that includes a toilet training feature not present in the product currently being worn by the child. | 12-31-2009 |
20090326492 | Absorbent article featuring leakage warning - An absorbent article for preventing leakage is presented and includes an absorbent assembly having an absorbent assembly perimeter and a leakage warning element disposed adjacent a portion of the perimeter, wherein the leakage warning element is adapted to provide a physical sensation indicating a fullness level of the absorbent assembly, and wherein the physical sensation includes an electrical impulse. Also presented is an absorbent article for providing a wearer with a warning of potential leakage, the article including an absorbent assembly and a leakage warning element disposed adjacent the absorbent assembly, wherein the leakage warning element is adapted to impart a physical sensation to the wearer, and wherein the physical sensation includes an electrical impulse. | 12-31-2009 |
20090326493 | Excrement Detection Sensor - An excrement detection sensor in which two pairs of conductors | 12-31-2009 |
20090326494 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A wetness indicator composition contains (a) 0.1% to 5% by weight of a pH indicator that is substantially colorless at pH 7 and develops a color in an acidic environment, (b) 20% to 90% by weight of a surfactant, (c) 5% to 55% by weight of a polyalkylene glycol, (d) 0% to 70% by weight of a polymer having a carboxyl group, and (e) 0.1% to 5% by weight of an acidic substance other than components (b) and (d). In an absorbent article including a topsheet | 12-31-2009 |
20100004612 | Automatic pubic area cleaning system - The automatic pubic area cleansing system includes a ventilated diaper and a removable insert pad. At least one sensor is disposed in the system. The sensors are connected to a control unit that activates a ventilating and evacuating system when moisture is detected in the diaper. A massage head is disposed in a rear portion of the pad and can provide stimulation to the coccyx area of the patient to prevent the formation of a decubitus ulcer in the region. | 01-07-2010 |
20100004613 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH FLUORESCENT WETNESS INDICATOR - An absorbent article includes a body having a surface for receiving a liquid and a wetness indicator disposed on the body. The wetness indicator includes a first agent that produces a fluorescence when wetted and a second agent that produces a color change when wetted. | 01-07-2010 |
20100022977 | WEARABLE ARTICLE HAVING A TEMPERATURE CHANGE ELEMENT - A wearable article useful for facilitating toilet training. The wearable article includes a temperature change element providing a cool/wet signal when wetted which causes discomfort to the wearer. The temperature change element comprises a temperature change substance disposed on an impermeable material in order to maximize the thermal signal provided to the skin of the wearer. | 01-28-2010 |
20100030173 | Absorbent Products with Wetness Sensors - A sensor that is sensitive to the presence of aqueous-based fluids is described. The sensor has a wetness indicating material immobilized or printed on a substrate. The indicating material contains at least one electron-donating leuco dye and one electron deficient receptor, and exhibits a visual signal (e.g., vivid or strong color intensity) in a dry state, which fades or disappears when in contact with a water-containing liquid. An absorbent article incorporating such a sensor to communicate to a user that the article has been exposed to water-containing fluids is also described. | 02-04-2010 |
20100036336 | APPLICATION OF A WAIST BELT FOR AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A garment and method of producing an absorbent article includes an absorbent section. The absorbent section includes a front and rear portion. A waist belt is attached to the absorbent section. The waist belt includes first and second belt portions extending on each side of the rear portion of the absorbent section for securing to each other around a wearer of the garment. The front portion of the absorbent section includes a fastening device for securing the front portion of the absorbent section to the waist belt. To better aid the wearer or caregiver on how to put the product on the user, instructions are provided directly on the garment which describe how the garment should be applied. | 02-11-2010 |
20100042062 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE CONTAINING A BREATHABLE MATERIAL LAYER - An absorbent article includes a breathable backsheet material layer. At least a part of the layer includes a polymeric material exhibiting a discontinuous change in free volume in response to any of the following conditions or variables: liquid contact, the presence of certain ions, temperature and/or pH. One example of such polymeric materials is side chain liquid crystalline polymers which are able to undergo a phase transition between an isotropic phase and a nematic phase. The discontinuous change in free volume involves an abrupt change of the permeability of the breathable material layer. | 02-18-2010 |
20100063467 | Hydrogel Wound Dressings Exhibiting Reduced Fiber Losses in Use - A wound dressing comprising: a water-absorbent fabric comprising at least about 10 wt. % of hydrogel-forming absorbent fibers based on the dry weight of the fabric; and an adhesion-resistant, water-permeable wound contacting surface textile layer that is substantially continuously bonded to at least one surface of said fabric. The surface textile layer may be formed by surface treatment of the fabric, or by bonding a suitable textile web to the surface of the fabric. | 03-11-2010 |
20100069862 | ABSORPTIVE ARTICLE - An absorptive article in which a terminal section of a sensor is less likely to be damaged in production, packaging, and transportation. An output terminal ( | 03-18-2010 |
20100114046 | Training Progress Indicator - The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. An absorbent article may be provided with selected electrical components used as wetness or other type sensors which may be determined by a coupled signaling device. An attached signaling device may automatically determine physiological changes of a wearer of the absorbent article including increases in void volume over time, increases in time between voids and proximity to bathroom fixtures. The signaling device may provide data analysis and/or display, and may provide remote alarm functions. | 05-06-2010 |
20100114047 | Absorbent Articles with Impending Leakage Sensors - In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure an absorbent article capable of indicating the presence or absence of urine as well as impending leakage of urine is disclosed. The absorbent article includes a substantially liquid impermeable layer, a liquid permeable layer, and an absorbent core positioned between the substantially liquid impermeable layer and the liquid permeable layer. A plurality of sensors are integrated into the article across the width of the article and positioned such that the sensors are in fluid communication with urine when provided by a wearer of the article. At least one of the sensors comprises a pH indicator. At least one of the sensors is capable of indicating the presence or absence of urine and at least one of the sensors is capable of indicating impending leakage of urine from the article. | 05-06-2010 |
20100121292 | POTTY TRAINING INSERT FOR DIAPER AND COMBINATION THEREOF - A potty training insert for a diaper and a combination thereof is provided. The potty training insert comprises a sensor and a detector. The sensor is adapted to be coupled to the diaper. The sensor comprises a pair of electrically conductive cloth strips adjacent to each other and a pair of insulative layers sandwiching the pair of electrically conductive cloth strips. The detector is operatively coupled to the pair of electrically conductive cloth strips of the sensor. The detector is adapted to produce a customized alarm signal when the pair of electrically conductive cloth strips senses moisture in the diaper. The customized alarm signal enables a child to restrain excretory movements for becoming potty trained. | 05-13-2010 |
20100121293 | Absorbent Articles with Refastenable Side Seams - A disposable absorbent article includes an absorbent chassis and a fastening system that together define a refastenable pant. The refastenable pant includes a pair of elastomeric front side panels extending from the waist opening to each leg opening, a pair of elastomeric back side panels extending from the waist opening to each leg opening, and a pair of refastenable seams extending from the waist opening to each leg opening and positioned between the elastomeric front and back side panels. | 05-13-2010 |
20100145294 | Three-dimensional vertical hydration/dehydration sensor - A three-dimensional fluidic assay device or sensor is described. The sensor has a porous substrate with a first face or plane defined along x-y coordinate axes, and a second face remote in a z-direction from the first face. The first face contains a sample deposition zone and the second face has at least one detection zone, such that when a fluid sample is deposited in the sample deposition zone, fluid is transported by means of capillary action along the z-direction to the detection zone and manifests a signal development. An absorbent article, such as a diaper or feminine hygiene product, having such a three-dimensional sensor integrated across the thickness of the absorbent article, from an inner layer to an outer layer, is also described. | 06-10-2010 |
20100152688 | Wetness sensor insert - An insert for sensing a bodily fluid or condition and for use in conjunction with an undergarment or a disposable absorbent article is provided, the insert including a first substrate having a first substrate article-facing surface and a first substrate body-facing surface, a second substrate having a second substrate body-facing surface, and an absorbent element disposed between the first and second substrates. The insert also includes two conductive elements disposed between the second substrate body-facing surface and the first substrate article-facing surface, wherein the conductive elements are adapted to be removably connectable to a signaling device. Also provided is an insert including a first substrate having a first substrate article-facing surface; and two conductive elements disposed on the first substrate, wherein each conductive element comprises conductive paper or tissue, and wherein the conductive elements are adapted to be removably connectable to a signaling device. | 06-17-2010 |
20100152689 | Physical sensation absorbent article - An absorbent article is provided including a liquid impermeable outercover, an absorbent body disposed on the outercover, and a body-facing inner surface including body adhesive disposed thereon. The absorbent article also includes a physical sensation member disposed between the absorbent body and the wearer, the physical sensation member adapted to provide a physical sensation to the wearer when the physical sensation member is contacted by a bodily exudate. The absorbent article is also provided including a liquid impermeable outercover, an absorbent body disposed on the outercover, and a physical sensation member disposed on the absorbent body, the physical sensation member adapted to provide a physical sensation to the wearer. The absorbent article also provides a liquid permeable, wherein the liner includes a body-facing inner surface including body adhesive disposed thereon. | 06-17-2010 |
20100152690 | Leakage-signaling absorbent article - An absorbent article for preventing leakage is provided, the article including an absorbent assembly having an absorbent assembly perimeter, and a leakage warning element disposed adjacent a portion of the perimeter, wherein the leakage warning element includes a dimension change member adapted to dimensionally change upon liquid contact to produce a transition in the absorbent article between an activated state and an un-activated state, thereby producing a physical sensation indicating a fullness level of the absorbent assembly. The absorbent article also provides an absorbent assembly having an absorbent assembly perimeter and a leakage warning element including a stored energy device and a dimension change member, the dimension change member disposed along a portion of the perimeter, wherein the dimension change member is adapted to break upon liquid contact to produce a transition in the leakage warning element from an un-activated state to an activated state. | 06-17-2010 |
20100160882 | HYGIENE APPARATUS, PERSONAL MONITORING SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention includes a hygiene apparatus, more specifically, the hygiene apparatus includes a housing and replaceable absorbent portion. The hygiene apparatus can include an electronic monitoring system and sensory feedback system. The absorbent portion and electronic monitoring system are retained within the housing. The electronic monitoring system includes an electronic portion which detects fluids and activates a sensory feedback signal to the user when fluids contact the system and can thereby warn the user before leakage of fluids beyond the article occurs. The user can remove and replace the absorbent cartridge accordingly. The electronic monitoring system can also include a biosensor to analyze the fluids discharged, process the analyzed information, and provide the physiological information regarding the fluids to the user. The electronic monitoring system can also transfer the information to a remote device so that the user can view the results of system's analysis. | 06-24-2010 |
20100168694 | Infrared Wetness Detection System For An Absorbent Article - A signaling device for sensing and indicating the presence of a body exudate in an absorbent article includes a housing and a paired IR generator/detector disposed within the housing, the paired IR generator/detector adapted to sense a change in infrared light reflectance due to an insult to the absorbent article, the paired IR generator/detector including an infrared-generating light-emitting diode and an infrared-detecting phototransistor. In addition, a body exudate collection and detection system includes an absorbent article and a signaling device adapted to be used in conjunction with the absorbent article for detecting the presence of a body exudate therein, the signaling device including a housing and a paired IR generator/detector disposed within the housing, the paired IR generator/detector including an infrared-generating light-emitting diode and an infrared-detecting phototransistor. | 07-01-2010 |
20100168695 | Disposable Wearable Absorbent Articles With Multiple Indicating Colors - A disposable wearable absorbent article comprises a topsheet, an absorbent core, an outer cover, a waist opening, leg openings, a first visual fullness indicating area, and a second visual fullness indicating area. The first visual fullness indicating area is configured to change to a first subsequent color when indicating the presence of a bodily exudate. The second visual fullness indicating area is configured to change to a second subsequent color when indicating the presence of a bodily exudate. The second subsequent color is visually distinguishable from the first subsequent color. At least a portion of each of the visual fullness indicating areas is visible from outside of the disposable wearable absorbent article when the article is worn by a wearer. | 07-01-2010 |
20100168696 | Absorbent Articles With Multiple Indicating Widths - An absorbent article comprises a first location of a first portion of a visual fullness indicating area that is configured to change to a subsequent visual state when indicating the presence of a bodily exudate. At the first location, the first portion has a first overall width. The absorbent article also comprises a second location of a second portion of a visual fullness indicating area that is configured to change to a subsequent visual state when indicating the presence of a bodily exudate. The second location is outboard from the first location. The second location has a second overall width that is wider than the first overall width. | 07-01-2010 |
20100168697 | Disposable Wearable Absorbent Articles With Gender Specific Indicia - A disposable wearable absorbent article including a visual wetness indicator and gender specific indicia. | 07-01-2010 |
20100168698 | Disposable Wearable Absorbent Articles With Gender Specific Indicating - A disposable wearable absorbent article including a gender specific visual wetness indicating area. | 07-01-2010 |
20100168699 | Absorbent Articles With Patterns of Indicating - An absorbent article comprises a number of visual fullness indicating areas arranged in a distinct pattern. The pattern has an overall shape that is triangular or trapezoidal. | 07-01-2010 |
20100168700 | Absorbent Articles With Primary and Secondary Indicating - An absorbent article with a primary visual fullness indicator and a secondary visual wetness indicator. | 07-01-2010 |
20100168701 | Absorbent Articles With Primary and Secondary Indicia - An absorbent article comprises a visual fullness indicator along with primary visual indicia and a secondary visual indicium. | 07-01-2010 |
20100168702 | Conductor-Less Detection System For An Absorbent Article - Signaling systems are disclosed that indicate a change in an absorbent article, such as the presence of a body fluid. The various different signaling systems disclosed do not include any conductive elements contained on the interior of the article as were required in the past. Instead, the changes are monitored from the outer cover of the article. In one aspect, for instance, a signaling device is provided for sensing and indicating the presence of a body exudate in an absorbent article, the device including a housing and a capacitive sensor disposed within the housing, the capacitive sensor adapted to sense a change in capacitance due to an insult to the absorbent article. The signaling device can include an attachment mechanism for removably attaching the housing to the absorbent article. | 07-01-2010 |
20100241094 | SMART DIAPER - The invention is directed to an absorbent article which has an outer cover, an inner absorbent material and a sensing system. The sensing system has a measuring device, a monitoring area and a warning device. The monitoring area has a plurality of conductors which are in electrical engagement with the measuring device. The conductors of the monitoring area are spaced apart to sense if an insult has occurred and to sense the size of the insult. A warning device is electrically connected to the measuring device. The warning device provides information to the caregiver regarding the occurrence and size of the liquid or solid insult. | 09-23-2010 |
20100262099 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING WETNESS INDICATORS - An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a backsheet, a wetness indicator composition, and an absorbent core. The wetness indicator composition may comprise a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. The absorbent core may comprise a nonwoven layer and a complex of absorbent polymer material and thermoplastic adhesive material. The wetness indicator composition may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the backsheet and an outer surface of the nonwoven layer. And, the complex of absorbent polymer material and thermoplastic adhesive material may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the nonwoven. Further, the absorbent core may be cellulose free. | 10-14-2010 |
20100262100 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING WETNESS INDICATORS - An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a backsheet and a wetness indicator composition. The wetness indicator composition may comprise a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. And, a wetness indicator sample, according to the Wetness Indicator Sample Test (Phosphate), may have a phosphate content of 10% or less. Further, the wetness indicator sample, according to the Wetness Indicator Sample Test (Nitrogen), may have a nitrogen content of 3% or less. | 10-14-2010 |
20100305529 | Absorbent Article With Absorbent Polymer Material, Wetness Indicator, And Reduced Migration Of Surfactant - This disclosure provides for an absorbent article having an absorbent polymer material and a component comprising a hydrophilic surfactant-treated nonwoven material, and/or a wetness indicator. Various stabilizing components and methods are disclosed for stabilizing the surfactant-treated synthetic fibers in the nonwoven material so as to reduce surfactant loss during wetting, and enhance the performance of the absorbent article. | 12-02-2010 |
20100305530 | Tampon Saturation Monitoring System - A tampon has a combined fluid saturation sensor and signal cable that peripherally connects the sensor with a remote signal processor. The sensor provides a blood wetting response signal to a progressing blood saturation boundary in the tampon. Cable and sensor are preferably monolithically fabricated. The lengthy sensor extends spatially inside the tampon to respond to axially progressing blood saturation as well as peripheral leakage blood flow. | 12-02-2010 |
20110004174 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING AN IRON COMPLEXING AGENT - An absorbent article for menses absorption comprising an iron complexing agent, which is able to change the menses color. | 01-06-2011 |
20110015597 | Multiple Component Materials Having A Color-Changing Composition - The present invention relates to a multiple-component material including a substrate and a film layer on the substrate. The film layer includes a color-changing composition to indicate a change in condition, such as a change in pH. The color-changing composition includes a water-insoluble, film-forming polymer, a pH adjuster and a water-insoluble particle. The water-insoluble particle has a charged colorant immobilized on it. | 01-20-2011 |
20110015598 | Color-Changing Materials And Multiple Component Materials Having A Color-Changing Composition - The present invention relates to a color-changing material and to a multiple-component material that includes a color-changing composition. The color-changing materials and color-changing compositions are capable of changing color in order to indicate a change in condition, such as a change in pH. The color-changing materials and color-changing compositions include a hydrogel-forming composition, a charged colorant and a pH adjuster. The hydrogel-forming composition includes at least one charged species. | 01-20-2011 |
20110015599 | Multiple Component Materials Having A Color-Changing Composition - The present invention relates to a multiple-component material including a substrate and a printed layer on the substrate. The printed layer includes a color-changing composition to indicate a change in condition, such as a change in pH. The color-changing composition includes a matrix-forming component, a colorant, a surfactant and a pH adjuster. The pH adjuster includes a low molecular weight organic acid and a high molecular weight organic acid. | 01-20-2011 |
20110054429 | Textile Composite Material for Decontaminating the Skin - An absorbent textile composite material for decontaminating the skin. The absorbent textile composite material comprises a flexible carrier layer and an active layer connected with the carrier layer. The active layer comprises a nanofiber nonwoven filled with a superabsorbent to absorb and retain noxious substances from the skin. The absorbent textile composite material is used in a method for decontaminating the skin from noxious substances without a washing and/or massage procedure. | 03-03-2011 |
20110060302 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALERTING THE OCCURRENCE OF WETNESS - System and method for alerting the occurrence of wetness on a skin area under a cover layer, comprising detection means for detecting the occurrence of wetness on the skin area under the cover layer, exposure means for exposing at least part of the skin area to a temperature having a course which mainly corresponds to the temperature course which would have occurred in the absence of said cover layer, and actuation means for actuating said exposure means under control of said detection means. The exposure means may comprise an electricity source, electricity/temperature conversion means, and control means for controlling the electrical current or voltage in accordance with a predetermined curve which results in an output temperature of the electricity/temperature conversion means which mainly corresponds to the temperature course which would have occurred in the absence of said cover layer. The electricity/temperature conversion means may comprise one or more Peltier elements. | 03-10-2011 |
20110125116 | Tampon Saturation Monitoring System - A tampon that has a sensor and a signal line that peripherally connects the sensor with a peripheral signal processor. The sensor provides an optic blood wetting signal in response to a progressing blood saturation boundary in the tampon. The simple sensor has two proximal signal terminals separated by a fluid responsive medium in wetting communication with the tampon's body. The tampon may be removed by use of the signal line. From signal timing and/or signal gradient the processor may predict when the tampon needs to be changed. | 05-26-2011 |
20110137274 | Absorbent Articles Comprising Wetness Indicators - An absorbent article that includes a backsheet, a wetness indicator composition having good stability, and an absorbent core. The wetness indicator composition includes a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. The colorant has first and second color states associated with first and second wetness indicator states. The wetness indicator exhibits no color change after 10 days when measured according to the CTH Stability Test. | 06-09-2011 |
20110144602 | Absorbent Article With Shorter Rise And Tactile Training Cue - A pant-like absorbent article is provided including an absorbent chassis defining a waist opening and first and second leg openings, the absorbent chassis including an absorbent assembly. The absorbent chassis has a longitudinal length and the waist opening having an unstretched circumference, such that the longitudinal length is proportional to the unstretched circumference of the waist opening by a ratio less than 0.82. The absorbent article also includes a wetness indicator for alerting a wearer to a release of liquid body exudates, the wetness indicator including a physical sensation agent responsive to liquid body exudates received by the absorbent article to facilitate a physical sensation against the wearer's skin for alerting the wearer to the wearer's release of liquid body exudates. | 06-16-2011 |
20110144603 | Aqueous-Triggered Color-Appearing Inks - The invention describes a color-developing composition that contains at least four major components: (1) a leuco dye or a combination of leuco dyes, (2) an electron-withdrawing color-developer agent or a combination of color-developers that can form colored complexes with the leuco dyes, (3) a separator or combination of separators that when present in sufficient amounts, can prevent the formation of the colored complexes between the color-developer and leuco dyes, all contained within (4) an encapsulation matrix that includes at least one film-forming and one aqueous-insoluble polymer. All of the foregoing components are dissolved together in a volatile organic solvent medium to form a homogeneous solution that can be applied as an ink on substrates, which can be incorporated as part of absorbent articles or personal care products. | 06-16-2011 |
20110144604 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND SANITARY NAPKIN - An absorbent article comprises a liquid-permeable top sheet, a liquid-impermeable back sheet, and an absorber mounted between the top sheet and the back sheet. A coating region to which an adhesive is applied is formed in a flat surface direction, on a surface of the back sheet which faces clothing. An endothermic material is provided inside the absorber. A region which, with respect to the thickness direction of the absorbent article, does not face an arrangement region in which the heat endothermic material is provided is formed in at least a part of the coating region to which the adhesive is applied. | 06-16-2011 |
20110144605 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND SANITARY NAPKIN - An absorbent article comprises a liquid-permeable top sheet, a liquid-impermeable back sheet, and an absorber mounted between the top sheet and the back sheet. A heat absorbing material is provided inside the absorber, and depressions and projections are formed on that front side of the top sheet which faces the human body. | 06-16-2011 |
20110144606 | Absorbent Articles Having A Sensation Aspect - An absorbent article includes a backsheet having a longitudinal axis, a topsheet attached to the backsheet and having a body-facing surface, and an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet. The article may also include barrier leg cuffs. The article further includes a sensation aspect, which sensation aspect may be provided between the core and the topsheet. The sensation aspect may be, for example, a temperature sensation aspect. A visible indicator may be associated with the sensation aspect. | 06-16-2011 |
20110152805 | Water-Triggered Coloring or Color Changing Indicator - An ink formulation that includes a reversible color-developing complex formed from a dye precursor molecule having a triarylmethane derivative structure modified with a leaving-group (L) that disassociates from said dye precuror when subjected to environmental conditions of either a neutral or acidic pH value is described. Also the invention pertains to diagnostic indicators or absorbent personal care products that have the ink formulation applied to at least a part of the product. | 06-23-2011 |
20110152806 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A SIGNAL COMPOSITE - An absorbent article comprises a signal composite comprising a carrier substrate layer, a first stimulation layer, a second stimulation layer, a first thermoplastic adhesive layer and a second thermoplastic adhesive layer. The carrier substrate layer is disposed as a bottom layer of the signal composite. The first stimulation layer comprises a first stimulation material and is disposed above and adjacent to the carrier substrate layer. The second stimulation layer comprises a second stimulation material and is disposed above and adjacent to the first stimulation layer to provide the body-facing surface of the signal composite. The first thermoplastic adhesive layer is liquid permeable or water-soluble and is disposed between and adjacent to the carrier substrate layer and the first stimulation layer. The second thermoplastic adhesive layer is liquid permeable or water-soluble and is disposed between the first stimulation layer and the second stimulation layer. | 06-23-2011 |
20110224638 | Absorbent Article With Fluorescent Wetness Indicator - An absorbent article includes a body having a surface for receiving a liquid and a wetness indicator disposed on the body. The wetness indicator includes a first agent that produces a fluorescence when wetted and a second agent that produces a color change when wetted. | 09-15-2011 |
20110319845 | Diaper structure with urine sensor - The present invention is to provide a diaper structure including two electrode strips, wherein the two electrode strips are disposed inside the diaper at a bottom position thereof and electrically connected to each other when both in contact with urine, and two metal button seats are disposed inside the diaper and are electrically connected to the two electrode strips respectively. Each of the two metal button seats has a first fastening portion disposed on the outside surface of the diaper and fastened with an electrical detection device, so that the two metal button seats are electrically connected to the electrical detection device via the two first fastening portions respectively for enabling the electrical detection device to send out a wetness signal when the two electrode strips are electrically connected to each other due to in contact with urine, thereby urging the caregiver to change the diaper structure immediately. | 12-29-2011 |
20120035563 | Absorbent Articles with Intricate Graphics - Absorbent articles are disclosed that have been printed with active graphics alone or in combination with permanent graphics to create a wetness indicator. Different active graphic compositions and/or permanent graphic compositions are combined so as to make the wetness indicator very prominent on the article. In addition, when the absorbent article is wetted, the active graphics undergo a change that is easily noticed by the wearer or the caregiver for the wearer. In one embodiment, for instance, active graphics are positioned within a distinctive frame. The frame focuses a person's attention onto the active graphics. The active graphics fill most of the surface area of the frame such that when the absorbent article is wetted, a clearly noticeable change occurs. | 02-09-2012 |
20120046628 | DEHYDRATION SENSORS HAVING BUFFERED INKS - A dehydration sensor having a stable, printable, buffered-ink composition that enables one to miniaturize the detection zone and permits both buffer and indicator dye to be applied in the same area of a detection zone, without need for a conventional, large buffer pad region. | 02-23-2012 |
20120109087 | BODY FLUID DISCRIMINATING SENSOR - The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. The signaling device can be configured to detect the presence of an insult in the absorbent article and/or in an undergarment. The signaling device can be further configured to determine whether the insult is a urine insult or a feces insult. The signaling device can provide a notification to a user that an insult has occurred and can inform the user whether the insult is a urine insult or a feces insult. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109088 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article includes a topsheet having a contact surface that comes into contact with a skin of a wearer; a liquid-impermeable backsheet which does not permeate a liquid; and an absorber that is arranged between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein a material including a refresher agent is provided between the topsheet and the backsheet, and the material including the refresher agent is arranged at each side in a widthwise direction of the absorber. | 05-03-2012 |
20120116337 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCT AND SIGNALING DEVICE MATCHING - The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. The signaling device includes one or more non-invasive sensors configured to detect the presence of a substance, such as a body fluid, in the absorbent article. The signaling device can provide an audible and/or visible alert to the user of the absorbent article when it detects the presence of a substance. The absorbent article includes one or more identifiable characteristics the presence of which permits operation of the signaling device. In this manner, the present disclosure provides for product and signaling device matching for use. | 05-10-2012 |
20120143159 | DEHYDRATION SENSORS HAVING POLYMERIC BASE-BUFFERED INKS - A dehydration sensor having a stable, printable, buffered-ink composition that enables one to miniaturize the detection zone and permits both buffer and indicator dye to be applied in the same area of a detection zone, without need for a conventional, large buffer pad region. The ink composition includes a weak polymeric base as its primary buffering agent. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143160 | Color-Changing Composition - The present invention relates to a color-changing composition and a multiple-component material including a substrate and a printed layer on the substrate. The printed layer includes a color-changing composition to indicate a change in condition, such as a change in wetness. The color-changing composition includes a matrix-forming component, a leuco dye, a Lewis Acid, a neutral surfactant and an organic solvent. | 06-07-2012 |
20120150134 | Wetness Sensor for Use in an Absorbent Article - A wetness sensor for an absorbent article that is formed from an ink is provided. The ink includes a proton-accepting chromogen and a proton-donating agent (or color developer). Prior to use, the ink is generally dry and in a protonated form so that it has a visible color. However, upon contact with bodily fluids (e.g., urine, fecal matter, mucus, menses, vaginal fluid, etc.), water in the fluid can lead to deprotonation of the chromogen, thereby resulting in a shift of the absorption maxima of the chromogen towards either the red (“bathochromic shift”) or blue end of the spectrum (“hypsochromic shift”). To increase the rate of the color change during use, the present inventors have discovered that a specific type of proton-donating agent may be employed. More particularly, the proton-donating agent is an aliphatic carboxylic acid that is highly soluble in the bodily fluid (e.g., urine), and therefore results in a color change that is very rapid and may be detected within a relatively short period of time. The extent of the color change is also generally sufficient to provide a “real-time” indication of wetness on the absorbent article. | 06-14-2012 |
20120157947 | Attachment Means For A Conductor-Less Detection System For An Absorbent Article - A wetness sensing system for use with an absorbent article having an inner surface and an outer surface includes a reusable signaling device adapted to sense wetness without the use of conductors within the absorbent article, and a holding fixture adapted to be attached to the inner surface or the outer surface of the absorbent article by a consumer, wherein the signaling device is configured to be coupled to the holding fixture such that the signaling device is positioned adjacent the inner surface or the outer surface of the absorbent article. | 06-21-2012 |
20120157948 | Absorbent Article With Indicator - A disposable absorbent article and a method for providing a disposable absorbent article having a urine insult volume indicator and a longitudinal centerline having a urine insult volume indicator and a longitudinal centerline includes a liquid permeable inner surface for facing a wearer; an outer cover having an outer surface for facing away from the wearer; an absorbent body disposed therebetween; and a front waist region, a back waist region, and a crotch region extending longitudinally between and interconnecting the front and back waist regions. The article also includes a two-dimensional pattern having a plurality of segments, a longitudinal extent, and a transverse extent, the pattern disposed between the absorbent core and the outer surface, wherein the pattern is in fluid contact with the absorbent core, and wherein a segment changes appearance when wetted and is visible from the outer surface when wetted. | 06-21-2012 |
20120157949 | Absorbent Article With Highlighted Active Barriers - An absorbent article for preventing leakage of a liquid insult includes an outer cover, a liner, and an absorbent assembly disposed therebetween, the liner having a body-facing surface; an active barrier disposed between the liner and the outer cover, wherein the active barrier is in fluid communication with the absorbent assembly, and wherein the active barrier is adapted to change dimensions when wetted; and a barrier highlight disposed to overlie the active barrier, wherein the barrier highlight is in fluid communication with the absorbent assembly or the active barrier, and wherein the barrier highlight is configured to change appearance when wetted. | 06-21-2012 |
20120165770 | Absorbent article with stimulation composite - A stimulation material is partially bonded to a pressure-sensitive adhesive to form a stimulation blend. The stimulation blend, with or without pressure-sensitive adhesive, may be juxtaposed between two substrates to form a stimulation composite. When the pressure-sensitive adhesive is present within the stimulation composite, there are regions of the adhesive that do not contain a significant amount of stimulation material. By arranging regions of stimulation blend with respect to the pressure-sensitive adhesive regions, a pattern defined by the stimulation blend is formed. This pattern may deliver a stimulation effect that is at least as effective as using one-hundred percent stimulation blend within the stimulation composite, it not more effective. The stimulation composite may be cut into countless varieties of pledget shapes for use in personal-care absorbent articles. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165771 | Absorbent Articles With Multiple Active Graphics - Absorbent articles are disclosed that have been printed with active graphics alone or in combination with permanent graphics. The active graphics may be used, for instance, as a wetness indicator on an absorbent article. In accordance with the present disclosure, the active graphics include at least one disappearing graphic and at least one appearing graphic. The disappearing graphic and appearing graphic allow for complete scene changes on the article and also allow for the illusion of movement of objects in the scene. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165772 | MOISTURE DETECTING MODULE AND A RECEIVING UNIT - The invention relates to a moisture detecting module for monitoring a moisture state of a napkin. The module comprises a moisture sensitive sensor and a moisture non-permeable layer covering the sensor. The moisture non-permeable layer is arranged for attachment to a napkin surface that, during use of the napkin by a person, is facing towards the person's skin such that the moisture sensitive sensor contacts the napkin surface. The moisture detection module is a RLC circuit that acts as a RF-tag thereby transmitting moisture information to a remote reading device. | 06-28-2012 |
20120172825 | Absorbent Article Including Two Dimensional Code Made From An Active Graphic - Absorbent articles are disclosed that convey information to a user. In particular, the absorbent articles include an active graphic that comprises a machine readable code. The active graphic, for instance, may comprise a disappearing graphic, an appearing graphic, and/or a color-change graphic. The change in appearance of the graphic may occur once contacted with a suitable activation agent, such as urine. The machine readable code contained in the active graphic, once scanned by a suitable reader device, may convey information to a user related to the absorbent article. | 07-05-2012 |
20120197224 | GARMENT WITH MOISTURE TRIGGERED ALARM - A garment for incontinent children or adults is provided. The garment comprises a detection unit that has a moisture sensor for sensing excreta or bodily fluids, a response means or producing a response signal in response to excreta being sensed by the sensor means; and a transmitter means for transmitting a trigger signal in response to the response signal. The garment also comprises a receiver unit having a receiver for receiving said trigger signal and alert means for generating an alert signal in response to receipt of said trigger signal. | 08-02-2012 |
20120209230 | Absorbent Articles with Tear Resistant Film - A disposable absorbent article that includes an elastic film material. The elastic film resists the growth of a tear and include an SEEPS block copolymer having a T | 08-16-2012 |
20120215190 | PAPER DIAPER - Provided is a paper diaper which is safe to a wearer thereof and also has additional values of, for example, developing a plurality of colors and providing a practical effect of instantaneously detecting that the wearer has urinated, or the like. In a paper diaper | 08-23-2012 |
20120220969 | HEALTH MONITORING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A health monitoring apparatus for determining whether or not a diaper wearer has excreted based on spectrum information detected from an acoustic signal generated from the diaper, and monitoring the diaper wearer's physical condition according to the characteristics of the body wastes through color pattern-based image processing, and a health monitoring method using the same are provided. The health monitoring method of a health monitoring apparatus includes: receiving an acoustic signal from a sensing device attached to a diaper; determining whether any body wastes have been discharged based on a spectrum extracted from the acoustic signal; when it is determined that body wastes have been discharged, obtaining an image of the diaper by using a camera; obtaining characteristic information of the body wastes based on a color pattern extracted from the obtained image; and transmitting information regarding the diaper wearer's physical condition to an external terminal based on the characteristic information. | 08-30-2012 |
20120238977 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER - On the back sheet side, back-side recessed portions recessed toward the top sheet are provided in a surface of the absorber of the disposable diaper. The back-side recessed portions include multiple grooves, which are continuous in the longitudinal direction L of the absorber. The back-side recessed portions is visible from an outside of the back sheet in a state before the disposable diaper is used, and when the absorber absorbs liquid, the depth D of the back-side recessed portions is made smaller than that before the absorber absorbs liquid. When the hydrophilic fiber and the particulate SAP swells, and thereby the absorber expands in at least the thickness direction thereof, the back-side recessed portions seems to disappear from the outside. | 09-20-2012 |
20120310190 | Sensor Systems Comprising Anti-Choking Features - A sensor system for detecting a property of or within an absorbent article may comprise an absorbent article and a sensor. The absorbent article may comprise a garment-facing layer and an absorbent assembly. The sensor may be disposed in or on the absorbent article. The sensor may be separable from the absorbent article. A portion of the sensor may have a first dimension and a second dimension, wherein the first dimension is at least 1 inch and the second dimension is at least 2 inches. The sensor may be configured to sense a change in condition within the absorbent article. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310191 | Sensor Systems Comprising Auxiliary Articles - A sensor system for detecting a property of or within an absorbent article may comprise an absorbent article and an auxiliary article. The absorbent article may comprise a garment facing layer and an absorbent assembly. The auxiliary article may comprise a sensor. The sensor may be oriented externally adjacent the garment facing layer when the auxiliary article is fitted over the absorbent article. The sensor may not be physically attached to the absorbent article. The sensor may be configured to sense a change in condition within the absorbent article. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310192 | EXCRETION DETECTION DEVICE AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An excretion detection device that includes a power supply unit having an electrode and an electrode configured by using materials having different ionization tendencies; a solution retention unit configured to retain an electrolyte solution, a temperature sensor configured to detect the temperature information, and an active tag including a radio transmission unit configured to transmit the temperature information detected by the sensor to outside the excretion detection device. The electrode and the electrode are installed at a position where the electrodes can be in contact with the bodily waste and the electrolyte solution, and can also be in contact with the electrolyte solution before the excretion of the bodily waste. | 12-06-2012 |
20120316523 | Disposable Diaper Having Reduced Absorbent Core to Backsheet Gluing - The present disclosure generally relates to disposable diapers having absorbent cores comprising superabsorbent polymer particles which are immobilized by adhesive. The absorbent cores are attached to the backsheets of the disposable diapers in certain attachment zones to reduce see-through and the formation of tension lines on the backsheets. | 12-13-2012 |
20120323194 | EXCRETION DETECTION DEVICE AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An excretion detection device comprises: electrode unit configured by using materials with different ionization tendencies; a neutralizer retention unit configured to retain a neutralizer for reducing the hydrogen ion index of the bodily waste; and an active tag configured to notify the excretion from the living body to outside the excretion detection device. The electrode unite is provided at a position where the electrode unit can be in contact with the bodily waste. The neutralizer retention unit is provided at a position where the neutralizer can be in contact with the bodily waste. | 12-20-2012 |
20120330257 | Wearable Article Having A Temperature Change Element - A wearable article useful for facilitating toilet training. The wearable article includes a temperature change element providing a cool/wet signal when wetted which causes discomfort to the wearer. The temperature change element comprises a temperature change substance disposed on an impermeable material in order to maximize the thermal signal provided to the skin of the wearer. | 12-27-2012 |
20130012896 | EXCRETION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, EXCRETION DETECTION DEVICE, AND RECEPTION DEVICE - An excretion detection device comprises a radio transmission unit that is configured to transmit radio signals to a transmitter-receiver, the radio signals containing temperature information detected by a temperature sensor and a diaper identifier which is unique to a disposable diaper. The transmitter-receiver comprises: a diaper identifier authentication unit configured to authenticate the diaper identifier which is contained in the radio signals received from the excretion detection device when a field intensity of the received radio signals is higher than a predetermined threshold; and a reception processing unit configured to execute processing of the diaper identifier authenticated by the identifier authentication unit and the temperature information that is associated with the authenticated diaper identifier. | 01-10-2013 |
20130018339 | Disposable Absorbent Article Design Utilizing Unbleached Pulp Fibers for the Absorbent CoreAANM Kaiser; TomAACI MarionAAST OHAACO USAAGP Kaiser; Tom Marion OH USAANM Linton; Steven D.AACI SnellvilleAAST GAAACO USAAGP Linton; Steven D. Snellville GA US - Absorbent articles and methods for making absorbent articles incorporate unbleached fibers in an absorbing core. Example embodiments provide unbleached fibers which are totally chlorine free. Such unbleached fibers provide features and advantages not present or recognized over prior articles. According to one embodiment, a disposable absorbent article having a front waist region, a back waist region, and a crotch region located between the front and back waist regions, is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes a liquid pervious topsheet and a liquid impervious backsheet. Additionally, the disposable absorbent article includes an absorbent core disposed between at least a portion of the topsheet and bottom sheet. This absorbent core comprises a superabsorbent material and pulp material where at least a portion of the pulp material includes unbleached fibers having constituents which alter the performance properties of the absorbent core. | 01-17-2013 |
20130018340 | Absorbent Article Fullness IndicatorAANM Abraham; Jose KollakompilAACI NeenahAAST WIAACO USAAGP Abraham; Jose Kollakompil Neenah WI USAANM Ales, III; Thomas MichaelAACI NeenahAAST WIAACO USAAGP Ales, III; Thomas Michael Neenah WI USAANM Gakhar; SudhanshuAACI NeenahAAST WIAACO USAAGP Gakhar; Sudhanshu Neenah WI USAANM Heller; Jeffrey RobertAACI NeenahAAST WIAACO USAAGP Heller; Jeffrey Robert Neenah WI USAANM Nhan; Davis Dang HoangAACI AppletonAAST WIAACO USAAGP Nhan; Davis Dang Hoang Appleton WI USAANM Feldkamp; Joseph RaymondAACI AppletonAAST WIAACO USAAGP Feldkamp; Joseph Raymond Appleton WI USAANM Ranganathan; SridharAACI SuwaneeAAST GAAACO USAAGP Ranganathan; Sridhar Suwanee GA US - A wetness monitoring system is provided for an absorbent article, the wetness monitoring system including a signaling device including an alarm to indicate that the absorbent article has reached an insult limit. The signaling device operates with a sensor array which is disposed on the outermost surface of the absorbent article outer cover. The signaling device includes a detection circuit which measures changes in inductance or capacitance. The wetness monitoring system does not make direct contact with the absorbent structure located within an outer cover of the absorbent article. | 01-17-2013 |
20130041334 | WETNESS SENSORS - A wetness sensor includes a self-supporting substrate and an electrically conductive trace carried by the substrate. The trace is patterned to provide at least a portion of a tuned RF circuit, which may be disposed on only one side of the substrate and characterized by an impedance or resistance. The trace is not self-supporting. The substrate is adapted to dissolve, swell, or otherwise degrade when contacted by a target fluid. Such degradation produces a drastic change in the operation of the RF circuit, which can be interpreted by a remote reader as a “wet” condition. Contact of the substrate by the target fluid may change the impedance or resistance of the RF circuit by at least a factor of 5, 10, 100, or 1000, and/or may cause the trace to disintegrate so as to provide the RF circuit with an open circuit, and/or may substantially render the RF circuit inoperative. | 02-14-2013 |
20130066289 | Wetness Indicator Having Varied Hues - A wetness indicator material may be used on a substrate to form a wetness sensor. The sensor may show either the presence or absence of an aqueous-based fluid or water-containing medium, such as vaginal fluid or urine in a personal hygiene article. The wetness sensor may be incorporated into the article. The wetness indicator material includes a standard colorant that does not change color when wetted. The standard colorant increases the range of hues exhibited by the wetness indicator material. | 03-14-2013 |
20130110063 | Absorbent Article with Sensor Array for Body Exudate Detection | 05-02-2013 |
20130110064 | System for detection and monitoring of body exudates using a gas emitting substance for use in interactive toilet training | 05-02-2013 |
20130116644 | Non-Tacky Wetness Indicator Composition for Application on a Polymeric Substrate - The invention describes a color-developing composition that contains at least three major components: (1) a leuco dye or a combination of leuco dyes, (2) an color-developer or a combination of color-developers that can form colored complexes with the leuco dyes, and (3) a desensitizer to temporarily remove the effect of the developer so the leuco dye appears in its colorless form. An optional binder may be included so that the composition may be applied to a substrate as an ink. The ink composition may be applied to synthetic polymeric substrates and other substrates that are incorporated into absorbent articles or personal care products. | 05-09-2013 |
20130123726 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG AND DIAPER, ABSORBER AND SENSING SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A radio frequency (RF) identification tag including a substrate, a planar antenna, an RF chip, a plurality of signal conductors and a plurality of ground conductors is provided. The RF chip receives an RF signal from the planar antenna to generate an identification code. The signal conductors are coupled to the planar antenna. The ground conductors, interlaced on two opposite sides of the signal conductors, and the signal conductors are adjacent to each other and disposed on the substrate to form a coplanar waveguide structure which includes an impedance match portion and a transmission portion. The impedance match portion has an input end coupled to the signal conductors and a ground plane coupled to the ground conductors. The RF chip is disposed between the input end and the ground plane. The transmission portion is connected between the impedance match portion and the planar antenna. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123727 | DISPOSABLE WEARING ARTICLE - A disposable wearing article improved so that leakage of body waste can be prevented, a change in color which might develop in an unused state of the wearing article can be inhibited and actually discharged body exudates can immediately cause an indicator to develop a change of color. A disposable diaper includes a topsheet, a backsheet and a liquid-absorbent structure interposed between these top- and backsheets. The backsheet includes first and second backsheets and the first backsheet is formed on its side facing the liquid-absorbent structure with an indicator adapted to develop a color reaction when the indicator comes in contact with at least one of moisture and body exudates. A plurality of such indicators is arranged to extend in a longitudinal direction and to be spaced apart from each other in a transverse direction. The liquid-absorbent structure includes a liquid-absorbent core and a wrapping sheet adapted to wrap the core. A bottom sheet as a hydrophobic bottom element is interposed between a bottom surface of the core and a bottom region of the wrapping sheet as a hydrophobic bottom element. | 05-16-2013 |
20130131618 | Contactless Passive Sensing For Absorbent Articles - An absorbent article facilitating sensing the presence of a body exudate in the absorbent article includes an absorbent member; a sensor coil disposed on or in the article; and an electrical double-layer capacitor disposed on or in the article and in electrical communication with the sensor coil, wherein the capacitor is in fluid communication with the absorbent member. An absorbent article system also includes a detector circuit including an exciter coil configured for electromagnetic communication with the sensor coil, and sensor electronics configured to indicate the presence of a body exudate based on changes in the electromagnetic communication between the exciter coil and the sensor coil. | 05-23-2013 |
20130131619 | DISPOSABLE WEARING ARTICLE - A disposable wearing article adapted to prevent indicators from being transferred to a liquid-absorbent structure and to make the indicators develop the color reaction quickly in response to a discharge of body exudates. A disposable diaper has a topsheet, a backsheet and a liquid-absorbent structure interposed between these top- and backsheets. A surface of a first backsheet facing the liquid-absorbent structure is formed with indicators. The indicators contain a hot-melt polymer, an indicator agent adapted to develop a color reaction and a plasticizing oil. The liquid-absorbent structure has a liquid-absorbent core, a liquid-diffusive wrapping sheet adapted to wrap the core. A hydrophilic bottom sheet is interposed between a bottom surface of the core and a bottom surface region of the wrapping sheet. A dimension in the transverse direction of the bottom sheet is larger than a dimension of a region in which the indicators are formed and smaller than a dimension in the transverse direction of the core. | 05-23-2013 |
20130138066 | Wetness Indicator with Hydrophanous Element for an Absorbent Article - An absorbent article is provided for absorbing a liquid, the absorbent article including a chassis including a liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent structure positioned between the liner and the outer cover, the chassis including a front region and a back region, the front region and the back region defining a waist region therebetween. The absorbent article also includes a wetness indicator positioned adjacent the liner or the outer cover, the wetness indicator including a hydrophanous tissue layer having an absorbent-structure-facing side and being in liquid communication with the absorbent structure or the liner, and an indicator material disposed between the absorbent-facing side of the tissue layer and the absorbent structure. The absorbent article can also include a film layer disposed adjacent the tissue layer, and the indicator material can include an active constituent adapted to wick along the tissue layer when the absorbent article is insulted. | 05-30-2013 |
20130144237 | Sensor Products Using Wicking Materials - An absorbent article includes a chassis including a bodyside liner, an outer cover having an interior surface and an exterior surface, and an absorbent structure positioned adjacent the interior surface of the outer cover, the chassis including an insult zone and a crotch region positioned in between a front region and a back region, the front region and the back region defining a waist region therebetween. The absorbent article also includes a sensor element disposed in or on the chassis, the sensor element extending from a proximal end in the waist region to at least the insult zone and in fluid communication with the insult zone, the sensor element including a multi-layer wicking material. | 06-06-2013 |
20130150816 | Absorbent Article Having Dryness Indicating Graphic - An absorbent article including features facilitating toilet training of a wearer is provided. The article includes at least a first appearing graphic that changes from an initial, less visible state to a subsequent, more visible state in the absence of wetness, thereby to provide positive encouragement to a child during toilet training. The appearing graphic becomes less visible if subjected to liquid. A wetness sensation member may also be provided to give tactile, negative sensation to the child, thereby giving feedback received by at least two different senses. Additionally or alternatively, a second appearing graphic, different from the first appearing graphic, may be provided to increase a child's interest in the toilet training process. The first and second appearing graphics may become visible at different times, thereby providing a sequential or spaced reveal of the image. | 06-13-2013 |
20130158492 | Absorbent Article With Moisture Indicator - A personal absorbent article (e.g., feminine care pad, sanitary napkin, diaper, incontinence pad etc.) has a color change indicator that employs a synergistic combination an acid component and a basic component for signaling to a user when the absorbent article may foster bacterial growth due to moisture absorption. After a certain period of time, the user can visually inspect the color of the color change indicator to obtain an indication of when it is time to replace or remove the article. | 06-20-2013 |
20130158493 | Graphics performance in different absorbent article constructions - The invention relates to a multiple layer material that includes a film layer, a moisture-reacting composition layer and an adhesive layer. The film layer has at least one printed surface. The moisture-reacting composition layer is adjacent the printed surface of the film layer. A portion of the moisture-reacting composition layer forms a framing device. The adhesive layer is adjacent the portion of the moisture-reacting composition layer forming the framing device. The multiple layer material of the invention may be used to form a component of an absorbent article having active graphics that change in appearance in response to moisture. | 06-20-2013 |
20130178810 | Disposable Absorbent Articles Having Wetness Appearing Graphics - Disposable absorbent articles comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet that is at least partially joined to the topsheet, an absorbent core disposed at least partially between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a wetness indicator printed onto a surface of the backsheet wherein the wetness indicator comprises a graphic that further comprises at least one responsive color composition and a varnish coating disposed adjacent to the responsive color composition; wherein upon wetting, the graphic becomes visible to the unaided eye. | 07-11-2013 |
20130211354 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A disposable absorbent article includes a chassis and a liquid-absorbent structure. The chassis has an inner sheet lying on a skin-facing side and an outer sheet lying on a garment-facing side. The outer sheet has a first outer sheet and a second outer sheet lying inside the first outer sheet. The second outer sheet is formed on its outer surface with a display area extending in a longitudinal direction. The liquid-absorbent structure is formed with a central void and lateral voids in which core material for a core is not present. The display area can be visually recognized from the garment-facing side through the first outer sheet and from the skin-facing side also through the central void of the liquid-absorbent structure. | 08-15-2013 |
20130211355 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL CHASSIS - In one embodiment, taped and pant articles of the present disclosure may comprise first and second chassis that are at least substantially identical. | 08-15-2013 |
20130281949 | POTTY TRAINING LINERS - A potty training apparatus having a hydrophobic bottom layer and a core disposed on the hydrophobic bottom layer. The potty training apparatus further having a top layer including an acquisition layer disposed above the core and a hydrophilic sensory strip disposed on the top layer. Also, a method of potty training a user including releasing a fluid into a potty training liner, wherein the potty training liner has a sensory section. The method further includes contacting the wet sensory section against the user and producing a sensory signal to the user. | 10-24-2013 |
20130289508 | Dryness Indicator For An Absorbent Article - A dryness indicator includes a wicking strip continuous between a reservoir end and an opposed open end; a liquid-impermeable top layer disposed on one side of the wicking strip; and a liquid-impermeable bottom layer disposed on the opposite side of the wicking strip, wherein the top layer is affixed to the bottom layer to at least partially enclose the wicking strip, and wherein the indicator is configured such that the open end of the wicking strip can be placed in liquid communication with an object or surface. The dryness indicator also includes a reservoir including an oil-based colorant with the potential to be in liquid communication with the reservoir end of the wicking strip, wherein the wicking strip is configured such that colorant wicking from the reservoir end and an unreacted water-based fluid wicking from the open end meet to define a timing line. | 10-31-2013 |
20130317468 | DISPOSABLE PULL-ON DIAPER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A disposable pull-on diaper having a central inelastic region in at least one of a front waist region and a rear waist region, and a method for manufacturing the same. Front and rear waist regions of a disposable pull-on diaper are respectively of an elastically non-stretchable exterior sheet and elastically stretchable interior sheets. In lateral elastic regions of this waist region, the interior sheets are attached under tension to an interior surface of the exterior sheet and, in a central inelastic region, the interior sheets are spaced apart from each other in a transverse direction and regions of the interior sheets are in an elastically contracted and relaxed state in vicinities of the lateral elastic regions. | 11-28-2013 |
20130324955 | WEARABLE ARTICLES WITH WETNESS SENSING - A wearable article for wearing by a user and comprising wetness sensing electrodes, wherein the wetness sensing electrodes are to be in contact with a wetting electrolytic liquid during normal use when the wearable article is wetted by the electrolytic liquid, and to operate as a capacitor upon application of a direct current at contact terminals of the wetness sensing electrodes when so wetted to facilitate capacitance measurement through the wetness sensing electrodes whereby wetness information of the wearable article is provided. | 12-05-2013 |
20130338618 | ARRAY OF DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING A SEQUENCE OF GRAPHICS CORRESPONDING TO A WEARER'S STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT - An array of disposable absorbent articles comprising a sequence of graphic designs corresponding to a wearer's stage of development. For a disposable diaper, the array of disposable absorbent article graphic designs may comprise a first absorbent article graphic design for newborns and infants, a second absorbent article graphic design for toddlers, and a third absorbent article graphic design for older wearers, and other absorbent article graphic designs, and a wetness indicator. | 12-19-2013 |
20140039433 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH MULTIPLE INDICATING WIDTHS - An absorbent article comprises a first location of a first portion of a visual fullness indicating area that is configured to change to a subsequent visual state when indicating the presence of a bodily exudate. At the first location, the first portion has a first overall width. The absorbent article also comprises a second location of a second portion of a visual fullness indicating area that is configured to change to a subsequent visual state when indicating the presence of a bodily exudate. The second location is outboard from the first location. The second location has a second overall width that is wider than the first overall width. | 02-06-2014 |
20140052086 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An object of the disclosure is to provide an absorbent article that allows the user to visually confirm reduction in residue of highly viscous menstrual blood on the top sheet after its absorption, thereby providing reassurance to the user. The absorbent article of the disclosure is as follows. | 02-20-2014 |
20140066870 | Color-Changing Composition And Material - The present disclosure relates to a color-changing composition and to a substrate having the color-changing compositions disposed thereon. The color-changing composition includes a leuco dye, a color-developer and a desensitizer. The color-changing composition changes from a colorless or largely colorless composition to color upon being wetted with an aqueous liquid. The color-changing composition remains colorless or largely colorless prior to exposure to high relative humidity conditions. | 03-06-2014 |
20140074054 | Phototherapy Diaper - A versatile containment system and apparatus for enclosing urine, fecal matter, bodily excretions, which additionally acts as a disposable phototherapy diaper intended primarily to maximize the surface area of an infant's skin available to light in order to assist in phototherapy, while protecting individuals rights to privacy, is presented. The system additionally includes versatile affixing mechanisms. | 03-13-2014 |
20140081228 | Absorbent Article With Tear Resistant Film - A disposable absorbent article that includes an elastic film material. The elastic film resists the growth of a tear and include an SEEPS block copolymer having a T | 03-20-2014 |
20140088530 | LIQUID-ACTIVATED FORMULATION WITH SOLVENT-BASED BINDING MATRIX - A liquid-activated formulation is provided, comprising a liquid-activated colorant, a hydrochromic ionic compound, an opacifier, and a solvent-based binding matrix. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088531 | ANTI-LEACHING LIQUID-ACTIVATED FORMULATION - A liquid-activated formulation is provided, comprising a liquid-activated colorant, a hydrochromic ionic compound, an opacifier, and a binding matrix comprising a leaching inhibitor. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088532 | LIQUID-ACTIVATED FORMULATION WITH SURFACTANT - A liquid-activated formulation is provided, comprising a liquid-activated colorant, a hydrochromic ionic compound, an opacifier, a binding matrix, and a surfactant. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088533 | LIQUID-ACTIVATED FORMULATION WITH PERMANENT COLORANT - A liquid-activated formulation is provided, comprising a solvent-soluble or liquid-activated colorant, a permanent colorant, a hydrochromic ionic compound, an opacifier, and a binding matrix. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088534 | LIQUID-ACTIVATED COLOR CHANGE INK AND METHODS OF USE - Liquid activated ink formulations comprising a liquid activated dye, a hydrochromic ionic compound, an opacifier, and a solvent. | 03-27-2014 |
20140121619 | EFFECTIVE ODOR CONTROL WITH COATINGS OF DESIGNED POROUS MOLECULES - The present invention relates to coatings for articles comprising a non-zeolitic silica mesoporous structure. The coatings of the present invention have shown an ability to effectively reduce odors. | 05-01-2014 |
20140135722 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT PRODUCT WITH DETECTABLE INODOROUS COMPONENT, AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME - A disposable absorbent product includes a topsheet, a backsheet overlaying the topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet for absorbing fluid secreted by a wearer of the product. The product also includes a wetness indicating material in the topsheet, the backsheet, or the absorbent core, with the wetness indicating material having a water-soluble element and an inodorous component trapped by the water-soluble element. The water-soluble element is configured to degrade in the presence of fluid secreted by the wearer of the product, thereby releasing the inodorous component into the surrounding air. | 05-15-2014 |
20140135724 | DISPOSABLE WEARABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH MULTIPLE INDICATING COLORS - A disposable wearable absorbent article comprises a topsheet, an absorbent core, an outer cover, a waist opening, leg openings, a first visual fullness indicating area, and a second visual fullness indicating area. The first visual fullness indicating area is configured to change to a first subsequent color when indicating the presence of a bodily exudate. The second visual fullness indicating area is configured to change to a second subsequent color when indicating the presence of a bodily exudate. The second subsequent color is visually distinguishable from the first subsequent color. At least a portion of each of the visual fullness indicating areas is visible from outside of the disposable wearable absorbent article when the article is worn by a wearer. | 05-15-2014 |
20140148773 | Absorbent Articles with Substrates Having Patterned Slot Coated Adhesives - The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles including a slot coated fluid positioned on a substrate, wherein the fluid is arranged in discrete pattern areas having shapes that correspond with shapes of pattern surfaces on a substrate carrier. The fluids applied to the absorbent articles herein may include various types of viscous fluids, such as adhesives and wetness indicator compositions, and may also include a color that is different than the substrate onto which the fluid is applied. | 05-29-2014 |
20140155850 | LIQUID DETECTION SYSTEM HAVING A SIGNALING DEVICE AND AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH GRAPHICS - A liquid detection system includes an absorbent article for personal wear having a liquid permeable liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the liner and the outer cover. The article also includes at least one graphic element, a conductive pattern at least partially superposed with the graphic element, and a barrier layer disposed between the graphic element and the conductive pattern. A non-invasive signaling device is selectively attachable to the outer cover of the absorbent article in overlying relationship with the conductive pattern. The signaling device is adapted to detect the presence of liquid within the absorbent article. | 06-05-2014 |
20140155851 | Apparatus and Method for Product and Signaling Device Matching - The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. The signaling device includes one or more non-invasive sensors configured to detect the presence of a substance, such as a body fluid, in the absorbent article. The signaling device can provide an audible and/or visible alert to the user of the absorbent article when it detects the presence of a substance. The absorbent article includes one or more identifiable characteristics the presence of which permits operation of the signaling device. In this manner, the present disclosure provides for product and signaling device matching for use. | 06-05-2014 |
20140188063 | Attachment For A Conductorless Wetness Detector For An Absorbent Article - A wetness sensing system for use with an absorbent article includes a holding fixture adapted to be attached to the outer surface of the absorbent article by a consumer, the holding fixture including a first attachment arm having an article-facing side including a first attachment material affixed thereto, and a sensor band including a sensor and having an article-facing side including a second attachment material affixed thereto, wherein the second attachment material has an area and is in a proportion of the area to the weight of the system, and wherein the sensor band has a bending stiffness of less than 30 gf cm̂2/cm. The system also includes a signaling device coupled to the holding fixture and in electrical communication with the sensor, wherein the system is adapted to sense wetness within the article without the use of conductors within the absorbent article. | 07-03-2014 |
20140200538 | WETNESS SENSORS, WETNESS MONITORING SYSTEM, AND RELATED METHODS - An aspect of the invention is a liquid sensor having a galvanically energizable power source capable of activating a remotely detectable signal in response to liquid. In a preferred embodiment, a liquid sensor includes a plurality of electrodes, a circuit, and a transmitter thereon. The electrodes are coupled to generate electrical power when in contact with liquid. The circuit is electrically connected to the electrodes so as to be activated by the electrical power, detect an electrical parameter of the electrical power, and generate a plurality of data packets indicating a degree of wetness corresponding to the detected electrical parameter. The transmitter is electrically coupled to the circuit to receive the plurality of data packets and transmit representations of the plurality of data packets as electromagnetic signals. Other aspects include a liquid absorbent wetness sensor and a computer-based wetness monitoring system, and method of detecting liquid. | 07-17-2014 |
20140207095 | Aqueous-Triggered Color-Appearing Inks - The invention describes a color-developing composition that contains at least four major components: (1) a leuco dye or a combination of leuco dyes, (2) an electron-withdrawing color-developer agent or a combination of color-developers that can form colored complexes with the leuco dyes, (3) a separator or combination of separators that when present in sufficient amounts, can prevent the formation of the colored complexes between the color-developer and leuco dyes, all contained within (4) an encapsulation matrix that includes at least one film-forming and one aqueous-insoluble polymer. All of the foregoing components are dissolved together in a volatile organic solvent medium to form a homogeneous solution that can be applied as an ink on substrates, which can be incorporated as part of absorbent articles or personal care products. | 07-24-2014 |
20140243769 | Absorbent Article Having Dryness Indicating Graphic - An absorbent article including features facilitating toilet training of a wearer is provided. The article includes at least a first appearing graphic that changes from an initial, less visible state to a subsequent, more visible state in the absence of wetness, thereby to provide positive encouragement to a child during toilet training. The appearing graphic becomes less visible if subjected to liquid. A wetness sensation member may also be provided to give tactile, negative sensation to the child, thereby giving feedback received by at least two different senses. Additionally or alternatively, a second appearing graphic, different from the first appearing graphic, may be provided to increase a child's interest in the toilet training process. The first and second appearing graphics may become visible at different times, thereby providing a sequential or spaced reveal of the image. | 08-28-2014 |
20140276504 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR THE DETECTION OF INCONTINENCE OR OTHER MOISTURE, METHODS OF FLUID ANALYSIS, AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL SENSOR SYSTEMS - 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. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276505 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING INKJET PRINTED WETNESS INDICATORS - The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles. The disposable absorbent articles include: (a) a body contacting surface; (b) a garment contacting surface opposite the body contacting surface; and (c) an inkjet printed wetness indicator which is seen through either the body contacting surface or the garment contacting surface. The wetness indicator includes a central graphic and a background graphic, the central graphic having at least one permanent ink composition and the background graphic having at least one water soluble ink composition. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276506 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY INDICATING - An absorbent article with a primary visual fullness indicator and a secondary visual wetness indicator. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276507 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY INDICATING - An absorbent article with a primary visual fullness indicator and a secondary visual wetness indicator. | 09-18-2014 |
20140296808 | CAPACITIVE WETNESS SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A sensor device for sensing wetness in an absorbent article worn by a subject includes one or more sensing elements; and a coupling for communicating sensor signals between the one or more sensing elements and a receiver. A change in environmental parameter causes a change in electrical behaviour of at least one of the sensing elements, which behaviour can be analysed to determine occurrence of a wetness event in the absorbent article. The changes in electrical behaviour are communicated in the sensor signals to the receiver. The analysis may be by the receiver or a processor in communication with the receiver. Ideally, the sensing elements include capacitive elements and preferably, resonance circuits. | 10-02-2014 |
20140303581 | SIGNAL LAYER FOR AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A signal layer for an absorbent article provided to absorb menstrual fluid includes a pattern of capillary channels allowing capillary action such that discharged menstrual fluid that comes across one of the openings in the capillary channels enters into the capillary channels and is retained therein due to the capillary force. The color of the retained menstrual discharge dyes or colors the pattern for signaling purpose, and the pattern is directly or indirectly visible to an observer. | 10-09-2014 |
20140309605 | TAMPON HAVING SATURATION INDICATOR - An improved absorbent hygiene article, such as a tampon, has a detachably connected saturation indicator. The saturation indicator is calibrated, and preferably indicates the degree of saturation of the corresponding article by staining or swelling. One may check saturation of the hygiene article through various means including visual or tactile inspection of the indicator after it has been pulled out of the article. In this manner it is possible, without having to remove the article, to determine whether or not it is advisable to change the article. In one embodiment, the saturation indicator is detachably connected to the underlying article by an adhesive that releases when it becomes moist. In this manner the inability to easily remove the indicator is, in itself, an indication of lack of saturation beyond a predetermined threshold. | 10-16-2014 |
20140350502 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR - An absorbent article including a temperature sensor, and at least one temperature change material arranged such that it is capable of affecting a temperature change due to a supply of excrement, and such that said temperature sensor is capable of being responsive to said affected temperature change. Also disclosed is a system for detecting a supply of excrement into an absorbent article, the system including an absorbent article being arranged to generate an output signal representative of the temperature, and a processing unit adapted to process an output signal generated by the temperature sensor. The processing unit is adapted to determine a change of temperature, wherein said change of temperature is affected by the temperature change material, and to detect a supply of excrement into the absorbent article based on the change of temperature. | 11-27-2014 |
20140350503 | METHOD FOR DETECTING A LIQUID DISCHARGE TO AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A method for detecting a liquid discharge event in an absorbent article including a sensor adapted to generate an electrical output signal representative of a degree of wetness of the absorbent article, wherein the electrical output signal is received by a processing unit. The method including the steps of providing reference data over time representative of a liquid discharge; acquiring liquid discharge data over time in form of the electrical output signal; analysing the liquid discharge data over time in relation to the reference data over time by the processing unit; and detecting a liquid discharge event based on the analysis. Also disclosed is a system for detecting liquid discharge event in an absorbent article including an absorbent article including a sensor being arranged to generate an output signal representative of an electrical property, and a processing unit adapted to process the output signal generated by the sensor of the absorbent article. | 11-27-2014 |
20140358099 | RF Backscatter Sensor for Measuring Moisture and Other Biological Data - A moisture sensor unit for sending moisture in an environment includes a passive moisture sensor and two passive RFID tags. The two passive RFID tags are spaced apart from each other and disposed on opposite sides of the moisture sensor. Each of the RFID tags is electrically coupled to the moisture sensor and each of the RFID tags includes a circuit that determines an amount of moisture that is associated with the moisture sensor. Each of the RFID tags is configured to respond to a first radio frequency signal with a second radio frequency signal that includes information about the amount of moisture. | 12-04-2014 |
20140378922 | FLUID-ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH INDICATOR - The present invention relates to a fluid-absorbent article, comprising an indicator for feces especially of newborn and breast-feeded babies, which is applied to a carrier material and to an indicator for feces especially of newborn and breast-feeded babies and substances present in urine indicating kidney or vascular diseases, suitable for fluid-absorbent articles such as diapers, comprising at least one indicator-substance which changes color as a result of contact with proteins. | 12-25-2014 |
20150018792 | Wound Dressing Provided with a Detection System - The present invention relates to a wound dressing comprising: —an application surface for application to a wound; —an absorbent structure for absorbing a liquid discharged from the wound; —an intermediate structure located between the application surface and the absorbent structure and arranged to promote the distribution of the liquid from the application surface to one or a plurality of inlet zones having a limited area in the absorbent structure; and —a detection system sensitive to the extent of the absorbent structure that is wetted by the liquid having penetrated same via the inlet zone or zones. | 01-15-2015 |
20150051564 | PRINTED WETNESS AND HEALTH INDICATORS ON ABSORBENT ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A wetness indicating polymeric film and method of making the film is provided. The method includes feeding a polymer film into a flexographic printing apparatus; printing at least one wetness indicator ink onto a first side of the perforated polymer; and perforating the polymer film by forming a plurality of apertures or enlarged micropores that extend from the first side to the second side. The apertures or enlarged micropores permit a sufficient quantity of an aqueous liquid to pass from the second side through the perforated polymer film to the first side. Upon contact, the aqueous liquid reacts with the wetness indicator ink to cause a color change visible by an unaided human eye. In an absorbent article including the inventive film as a backsheet, the total amount of liquid that passes through the backsheet is negligible and the barrier properties of the backsheet as a whole are not compromised. | 02-19-2015 |
20150051565 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH MULTIPLE INDICATING WIDTHS - An absorbent article comprises a first location of a first portion of a visual fullness indicating area that is configured to change to a subsequent visual state when indicating the presence of a bodily exudate. At the first location, the first portion has a first overall width. The absorbent article also comprises a second location of a second portion of a visual fullness indicating area that is configured to change to a subsequent visual state when indicating the presence of a bodily exudate. The second location is outboard from the first location. The second location has a second overall width that is wider than the first overall width. | 02-19-2015 |
20150065973 | Absorbent Articles With Channels - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to an absorbent article comprising a liquid management system (LMS) and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate a topsheet and a backsheet. The LMS defines one or more channels therein. The one or more channels of the LMS may at least partially overlap or not overlap with channels defined in the absorbent core. | 03-05-2015 |
20150080819 | DIAPER STRUCTURE CAPABLE OF WIRELESSLY DETECTING A SOAKING WET CONDITION THEREOF AND DIAPER DETECTION SYSTEM OF THE SAME - The present invention is to provide a diaper structure, which includes a diaper main body formed by a fabric layer, an anti-leak layer and an absorbent material layer sequentially from the inner side to outer side thereof, and a communication chip and a metal antenna attached to the outer surface of the anti-leak layer and connected with each other to form an RFID tag. Thus, when the absorbent material layer absorbs the urine passing through the fabric layer and the inner surface of the anti-leak layer is in contact with the urine on the surface of the absorbent material layer, the change in the relative permittivity of the anti-leak layer causes a change in the impedance value of the metal antenna and consequently a change in the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave signal transmitted by the RFID tag, thereby enabling rapid detection of a soaking wet condition of the diaper. | 03-19-2015 |
20150094676 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING WETNESS INDICATORS - An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a backsheet, a wetness indicator composition, and an absorbent core. The wetness indicator composition may comprise a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. The absorbent core may comprise a nonwoven layer and an absorbent polymer material, and optionally, a thermoplastic adhesive material. The wetness indicator composition may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the backsheet and an outer surface of the nonwoven layer. And, the absorbent polymer material, and optionally, the thermoplastic adhesive material, may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the nonwoven. Further, the absorbent core may be substantially cellulose free and may be oriented in at least one row. | 04-02-2015 |
20150148762 | WETNESS SENSOR USING RF CIRCUIT WITH FRANGIBLE LINK - A wetness sensor includes a substrate that carries a tuned RF circuit. The circuit includes a conductive pattern applied to the substrate, a capacitor, and a jumper all disposed on a same side of the substrate. The conductive pattern includes an inductive coil, and an inner and outer terminus. The jumper electrically couples the inner terminus to the outer terminus. The jumper also includes a frangible link which, when contacted by a target fluid, produces a drastic change in the operation of the RF circuit. The drastic change can be interpreted by a remote reader as a “wet” condition. Contact of the frangible link by the target fluid may change the impedance or resistance of the RF circuit by at least a factor of 5, 10, 100, or more, and/or may cause the frangible link to disintegrate to produce an open circuit, and/or may substantially render the RF circuit inoperative. | 05-28-2015 |
20150351970 | MOISTURE INDICATOR DRESSING - This application discloses a wound dressing comprising an absorbent layer and a moisture indicator which indicates wound exudate loading within the dressing, wherein the visibility of the moisture indicator changes as a result of a physical transformation of a first material within the dressing. | 12-10-2015 |
20150374562 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER HAVING REDUCED ABSORBENT CORE TO BACKSHEET GLUING - The present disclosure generally relates to disposable diapers having absorbent cores comprising superabsorbent polymer particles which are immobilized by adhesive. The absorbent cores are attached to the backsheets of the disposable diapers in certain attachment zones to reduce see-through and the formation of tension lines on the backsheets. | 12-31-2015 |
20160008182 | WIRELESS SENSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS | 01-14-2016 |
20160038628 | WETNESS INDICATOR WITH PERMANENT COLORANT - A wetness indicating composition is provided, comprising a liquid-activated colorant, a permanent colorant, and a binding matrix. | 02-11-2016 |
20160045378 | Self-Contained Electronic Device for Detecting and Alerting of the Saturation of a Protection Layer Article for Urofecal Incontinence - The invention relates to a self-contained electronic device for detecting and alerting of the saturation of a protection layer article used for urofecal incontinence, including at least one self-contained electrical generator module comprising an arrangement of pairs of elements having metal electrodes that are electrically connected to one another and distributed over a predetermined inner area of the article, made of zinc-copper in particular, intended for generating a current upon contact with an acidic and aqueous urofecal medium by means of a redox reaction, in order to electrically control, in a self-contained manner, the inner and outer means for giving notification of the saturation, in particular light means, sound means, or means for analogue or digital transmission of wired or wireless signals. The invention is useful in a protection layer article for urofecal incontinence for seniors or infants. | 02-18-2016 |
20160051417 | Urine Detection Inductor Suitable For Large-scale Production - A detector for wet diaper is suitable for large-scale production. The detector comprises a nonwoven fabric ( | 02-25-2016 |
20160058628 | WEARABLE ARTICLE HAVING ARTWORK - A wearable article comprising: a main body comprising an outer cover layer and a backsheet attached to the skin-facing surface of the outer cover layer; and a ring-like elastic belt comprising a front belt and a back belt; the backsheet comprising a printed main artwork observable from the garment-facing side of the article. The main artwork exists in the vicinity of the proximal edge of the central panel of at least one of the front and back belts, extends from at least one of the front and back central panels into the crotch panel; and comprises a belt area artwork displayed on the central panel and a crotch area artwork displayed on the crotch panel. The relationship of the opacity of the outer cover layer to the opacity of the central panel overlayed on the garment facing side of the backsheet is defined herein. | 03-03-2016 |
20160067112 | Absorbent Article Having A Wetness Indicator - An absorbent article having an outer cover with an interior surface and an opposite exterior surface, an absorbent core positioned adjacent the interior surface of the outer cover, and a wetness indicator graphic located on the outer cover. The wetness indicator graphic has a permanent graphic defining at least one non-printed area and a changing graphic located within the at least one non-printed area of the permanent graphic such that the permanent graphic and the changing graphic together give the appearance of a uniform graphic. | 03-10-2016 |
20160067113 | ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE AND RECEPTACLE - An electronics enclosure has terminal conductors for contacting corresponding conductors in a receptacle when engaged with the receptacle. The electronics enclosure has a housing having first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth surface portions arranged to define the exterior of the housing. The receptacle engages and retains the corresponding electronics enclosure, the receptacle having terminal conductors for contacting corresponding conductors in the enclosure when engaged with the enclosure. The receptacle has a base surface along which the enclosure can translate in an engagement direction to engage the enclosure with the receptacle. An absorbent article management system includes: a diaper having the receptacle at which sensor elements of the diaper terminate; a logger unit having logger electronics enclosed in the enclosure and adapted to cooperate with the receptacle to connect the logger electronics to the sensor elements; and data processing equipment for processing data acquired from the sensor elements by the logger and for taking action based on the same. | 03-10-2016 |
20160067114 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING WETNESS INDICATORS - An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a backsheet, a wetness indicator composition, and an absorbent core. The wetness indicator composition may comprise a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. The absorbent core may comprise a nonwoven layer and an absorbent polymer material, and optionally, a thermoplastic adhesive material. The wetness indicator composition may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the backsheet and an outer surface of the nonwoven layer. And, the absorbent polymer material, and optionally, the thermoplastic adhesive material, may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the nonwoven. Further, the absorbent core may be substantially cellulose free and may be oriented in at least one row. | 03-10-2016 |
20160106599 | FIBER-WEAVING HYGIENE ITEM AND THE FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a fiber-weaving hygiene item and the fabricating method thereof. The hygiene item comprises a substrate, a fabric-base fiber, and a sensing matter. The fabricating method comprises the following steps: preparing a substrate, forming a plurality of penetrating holds on the substrate, preparing a fabric-base fiber and interlacing the fabric-base fiber on a first surface and a second surface of the substrate, and disposing a sensing matter on the fabric-base fiber, wherein the hydrophilicity of the fabric-base fiber is higher than that of the substrate. The present invention applies the characteristic of the higher hydrophilicity of the fabric-base fiber for luring a matter under test toward the fabric-base fiber. When the matter under test is contacted with the fabric-base fiber, the sensing matter can change its color for bio-examination. Using the present invention, multiple bio-examinations can be done for examining the matter under test. | 04-21-2016 |
20160106603 | ARRAY OF DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES HAVING A SEQUENCE OF GRAPHICS CORRESPONDING TO A WEARER'S STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT - An array of disposable absorbent articles comprising a sequence of graphic designs corresponding to a wearer's stage of development. | 04-21-2016 |
20160113822 | CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE WITH CONTACT SUPPORTS FOR MOISTURE SENSOR - A receptacle is provided for connecting an electronics enclosure to an absorbent article having at least one sensor element. The receptacle includes: a base frame having a base surface; an enclosure retainer for retaining the enclosure relative to the base surface at an engagement position; and at least one contact support surface, oriented toward the engagement position, arranged to be displaceable away from the engagement position relative to the base surface and biased to protrude from the base surface toward the engagement position. An absorbent article and method of manufacture thereof and an absorbent article management system using the receptacle are also provided. | 04-28-2016 |
20160158071 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYSING EVENTS FROM SENSOR DATA BY OPTIMISATION - The present invention relates to sensor signal analysis. It relates particularly, but not exclusively, to methods, systems and devices for monitoring and processing the sensor signals to determine automatically characteristics of events represented by the sensor signals. The present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, related to methods, systems and devices for monitoring moisture in absorbent articles such as diapers, incontinence garments, dressings and pads resulting from wetness events caused by, for example, urinary and/or faecal incontinence. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for processing sensor signals representing an event in an absorbent article. The method comprises: receiving sensor signals from a sensor representing one or more events in an absorbent article; and processing the sensor signals to determine a characteristic of at least one event in the absorbent article. One such characteristic can include the volume of a voiding event such as a urinary incontinence event. In another embodiment, the method includes carrying out a learning phase including the steps of: receiving sensor signals representing one or more events in each of one or more absorbent articles; receiving observation data indicative of a cumulative characteristic of the one or more events in each absorbent article; and identifying an optimal mathematical model describing a relationship between the sensor signals and the observation data. Such events can include urinary incontinence events occurring in absorbent articles such as diapers. Observation data can be measured cumulative volume of a cycle of voiding events occurring in a diaper. | 06-09-2016 |
20160250081 | PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCT WITH A DIGITAL ELEMENT | 09-01-2016 |
20160374867 | Moisture and Fever Sensing Apparatus - A combined apparatus for indicating the elevated temperature of an infant and for sensing moisture in a diaper. The combined apparatus includes an elongated sensing strip made of highly efficient liquid absorption and transfer capillary wick material having a first end disposed in engagement with the diaper. The elongated sensing strip has a first side having a pair of screen-printed, spaced apart conductive ink bands which couple electrically at one end with a portable alarm unit and a second side having an elongated band of thermochromic ink printed thereon a segment of which is visible proximate the second end of the elongated sensing strip. | 12-29-2016 |
20160374868 | System for Measuring the Quantity of Urine and Detecting the Presence of Faeces in a Nappy - A system is disclosed for measuring and recording a quantity of liquid in an absorbing material ( | 12-29-2016 |
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