SMART ABSORBENT ARTICLES WITH AUTOMATIC EXUDATE DETECTION
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602023006758
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-10-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-10-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing absorbent articles for personal hygiene face challenges in accurately monitoring liquid and stool exudates in a cost-effective manner with minimal risk of false positives, while also requiring complex and costly sensor systems that are not suitable for disposable use.
The absorbent article incorporates a first indicator with electrically conductive material and capacitive coupling to a reusable second indicator, allowing for automated exudate detection through capacitive coupling and resistive sensing, eliminating the need for galvanic connections and reducing production costs.
This approach enables accurate and reliable detection of exudates with reduced material and power consumption, minimizing false positives and maintaining article flexibility and cost-effectiveness.