Connection mechanisms in absorbent articles for body fluid signaling devices
US7477156B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/42
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Absorbent articles incorporating a wetness sensor for indicating the presence of a body fluid are disclosed. In particular, the absorbent articles include at least two conductive elements that form an open circuit within the article. Each conductive element is connected to a conductive pad member that has sufficient surface area in order to facilitate connection to a signaling device. In accordance with the present disclosure, various attachment mechanisms are disclosed for attaching the pad members to a signaling device. In particular, although the absorbent articles are disposable, the signaling device is intended to be used with multiple absorbent articles. Therefore, a simple and efficient method of connecting the signaling device to the pad members provides various advantages. In one particular embodiment, for instance, the pad members comprise a conductive loop-type material that is attached to a corresponding conductive hook-type material on the signaling device.
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