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Signaling device for disposable products

A signaling device and signaling technology, applied in applications, medical science, absorbent pads, etc., can solve the wearer's discomfort and other problems

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-07-21
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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However, reminder devices may cause some discomfort to the wearer when attached to the absorbent article

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[0033] It is to be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the discussions herein are a description of exemplary embodiments only, and are not intended as limitations on the broader aspects of the invention.

[0034] The present invention relates generally to signaling devices for absorbent articles. The signaling device is configured to communicate with a wetness sensing device contained in the absorbent article. Activation of the wetness sensing means causes the signaling means to emit any suitable signal, such as an audible and / or visual signal, when a conductive substance is detected in the absorbent article. The absorbent article may be, for example, a diaper, training pants, incontinence product, feminine hygiene product, medical garment, bandage, and the like. Absorbent articles made in accordance with the present invention may, for example, include an open circuit that becomes closed when a conductive fluid, such as bodily fluid, is sensed between a pair...

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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.

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Background technique [0001] Absorbent articles such as diapers, training pants, incontinence products, feminine hygiene products, swim underwear, and the like conventionally include a liquid-permeable bodyside liner, a liquid-impermeable outer cover, and an absorbent core. The absorbent core is typically positioned between the outer cover and the inner liner for absorbing and retaining liquids (eg, urine) expelled by the wearer. [0002] The absorbent core may, for example, be made of superabsorbent particles. Many absorbent articles, especially under the Kimberly-Clark trade name HUGGIES TM Those absorbent articles are marketed so effectively at absorbing liquid that it is sometimes difficult to distinguish whether the absorbent article has been soiled with bodily fluids. [0003] Accordingly, different types of wetness or wetness indicators for use in absorbent articles have been proposed. The wetness indicator may include an alarm device designed to assist a parent or ca...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61F13/42A61F13/15
CPCA61F13/42A61F2013/424
Inventor A·M·朗D·J·施密特T·M·阿莱斯V·V·芬奇K·W·马吉克
Owner KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC