Incontinence detection device
US5537095A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/48
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An incontinence detection device comprising a pad with a plurality of circuits. The circuit conductors are spaced on the pad, with each of the circuits defining a linear dimension across a respective pair of the circuit conductors. The linear dimension has a correlation to a predetermined liquid volume of an incontinent event desired to be detected. A controller applies voltage from a power source to and checks continuity of the spaced circuits and totals the circuits. The controller indicates to a care provider that an incontinent event has occurred at a certain minimum liquid volume.
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