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Incontinence detection with real time location information

US11712186B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2020
Grant dateAug 1, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S13/75
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress supported by the frame and arranged to support a patient thereon. A sensor is included to detect moisture on the patient and/or the patient support apparatus. The sensor produces signals indicative of the presence of moisture on the patient support apparatus. One or more alerts are output in response to the signals provided by the sensor to notify a caregiver of the presence of moisture on the patient support apparatus.

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