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Remote detection system for absorbent articles

A technology for absorbent articles, applied in the field of remote detection systems for absorbent articles

Active Publication Date: 2011-12-07
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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Adding metallic material to absorbent articles can also cause trouble for the wearer when trying to pass through security doors that also have metal detectors

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[0042] Those skilled in the art should understand that the content discussed herein is only a description of exemplary embodiments, and is not intended to limit the broader solutions of the present invention.

[0043] The present invention relates generally to signaling systems for absorbent articles that indicate to the user that bodily fluids have soiled the article. For example, in one embodiment, the signaling system is designed to signal when urine is detected in the absorbent article. Absorbent articles may be, for example, diapers, training pants, incontinence products, feminine hygiene products, medical garments, bandages or the like.

[0044] It is especially advantageous that a signaling system made in accordance with the present invention is capable of detecting the presence of bodily fluids in an absorbent article without the absorbent article being configured to contain any components or sensors inside the article. In the past, for example metallic conductive thr...

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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 embodiment, for instance, conductive zones are formed directly into the outer cover for forming the signaling system. Alternatively, a sensor may be mounted to the outer cover of the article for monitoring changes within the article. The sensor may comprise, for instance, a temperature sensor, a conductivity sensor, an optical sensor, a vibration sensor, a humidity sensor, a material expansion sensor, a chemical sensor, or the like.

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Background technique [0001] Absorbent articles such as diapers, training pants, incontinence products, feminine hygiene products, swim underwear, and the like typically include a liquid-permeable bodyside liner, a liquid-impermeable outer cover, and an absorbent core. An absorbent core is typically disposed between the outer cover and the inner liner for absorbing and retaining fluids (eg, urine) exuded by the wearer. [0002] The absorbent core can be made of, for example, superabsorbent particles. Many absorbent articles, particularly those manufactured by the Kimberly-Clark Company under the trade name HUGGIES TM Absorbent articles are sold to absorb liquids so efficiently that it is sometimes difficult to tell whether an absorbent article has been soiled with bodily fluids. [0003] Accordingly, various electronic wetness indicators or wetness indicators have been proposed for use in absorbent articles. The wetness indicator may include an alarm device designed to assis...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61F13/42A61F13/44A61F13/53
CPCA61F13/42
Inventor T.M.阿雷斯A.M.朗C.R.汤姆索维克D-D.H.南S.A.韦伯J.C.考恩S·J·沙利文宋旭东
Owner KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC