Smart diaper pail
US12297041B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/1244
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A diaper pail is disclosed. The diaper pail includes a scale configured to determine a weight of an absorbent article. The diaper pail further includes a light source positioned to transmit light at an excitation wavelength of a biological substance. The diaper pail further includes a photodetector positioned to detect a measurement of light intensity within the range of emission wavelengths of the biological substance. The diaper pail includes a processor that is configured to execute processor-executable instructions to receive the weight of the absorbent article and the measurement of light intensity and to detect a presence of the biological substance on the absorbent article.
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