Smart absorbent article and components

US11938005B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ONTEX GROUP NV · BE

Inventors

• Jens HELLMOLD · Beckum, DE
• Alissa IDELSON · Rheinbach, DE
• Lisa HEIRMAN · Waasmunster, BE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 13, 2018
• Grant date: Mar 26, 2024
• Expiry date: Jul 26, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2013/429
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A substrate suitable for incorporation into an absorbent article for automatic detection of wetness events therein, the substrate comprising a first surface capable of being arranged proximal to a body facing side of the absorbent article and a second surface opposite said first surface and capable of being arranged proximal to a garment facing side of said absorbent article, said substrate comprising a plurality of sensor tracks disposed on said first surface wherein said sensor tracks are in electrical communication with a clip-on data processing module when connected at a position proximal to a first end of the substrate such to form a closed electrical circuit, typically for measuring resistance, impedance and/or capacitance therethrough, wherein the substrate comprises one or more slits and an insulating layer placed over said first surface to sandwich said sensor tracks therebetween, and a pocket is formed between said first surface and said insulating layer proximal to at least said first end, said pocket being in fluid communication with said slit(s) and arranged to retain at least a portion of said clip-on data processing module therein.