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Disposable article having a responsive system including an electrical actuator

US6384296B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 29, 1999
Grant dateMay 7, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/8479
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disposable articles such as diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders and/or inserts, training pants, feminine hygiene garments, tampons and the like having a responsive system including an electrical actuator. The responsive system may respond continuously or discontinuously. A continuous responsive system of the present invention further includes a feedback control loop. A discontinuous responsive system of the present invention may include either a feedback control loop or an open loop.

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