Absorbent article with sensor array for body exudate detection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8933292
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13283651

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An absorbent article incorporating a non-contact electronic sensor array that may indicate the presence of a body exudate is disclosed. In particular, the absorbent article includes at least a non-contact electronic sensor array that may include one or more gas sensors, a controller and a signaling device. The signaling device is capable of alerting a user (wearer or caregiver) that an insult of urine or bowel movement has occurred. In accordance with the present disclosure, various attachment mechanisms are disclosed for attaching the non-contact electronic sensor array, controller and signaling device to an absorbent article.

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KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC2300 WINCHESTER ROAD NEENAH WI 54956

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abraham, Jose K Neenah, US 8 222
Krautkramer, Candace Dyan Neenah, US 36 875
MacDonald, John Gavin Decatur, US 199 3888
Nhan, Davis Dang Hoang Appleton, US 23 561
Richardson, Kathy Geralyn Combined Locks, US 17 395
Tower, Theodore T Appleton, US 18 484

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