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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7352286 | Diaper warning alarm device, and system A warning alarm diaper device including a moisture detecting device and a warning alarm device. Preferably, the diaper and moisture-detecting device are disposable, and the warning alarm device is reusable. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7322359 | Leak point wetness sensor for urological investigations A leak point wetness sensor for urological investigations. A receptacle receives liquid which leaks past a catheter inserted in the urethra. A temperature sensitive detector sensor is contacted by the leaked liquid and provides a signal output responsive to the temp... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7250548 | Absorbent article with temperature change member disposed on the outer cover and between absorbent assembly portions An absorbent article may define a front region, a rear region, and a crotch region intermediate the front and rear regions. The article may include an outercover, a liner and an absorbent assembly front portion disposed intermediate the outercover and the liner in t... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7250547 | Wetness monitoring system The present invention relates to a wetness monitoring system that includes a data collection device that sends wetness measurement data to a central computer that detects changes in wetness measurement data caused by the presence of urine or other dielectric fluids.... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7221279 | Elimination—absorber monitoring system An elimination-absorber monitoring system addresses diaper-monitoring problems with a unique, low cost, multi-layer disposable sensor structure that absorbs small volumes of urine, yet allows most urine volume to flow unimpeded through it, and into the diaper below.... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7219627 | Electrical bandage protector A flexible electric bandage protector for use on a bandage or an animal. The protector comprising a flexible thin battery and a conductive layer disposed on one side of the battery. The conductive layer is in the form of two sets of conductive traces, the conductive... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7151458 | Discreet bed-wetting alarm and method of use thereof A discreet bed-wetting alarm comprising a controller, earpiece with earphone, and interconnecting cable. The controller comprises a clock/processor with timer, a display, a sound signal/tone generator, an amplifier programmed to provide an increase in sound volume l... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7050818 | Location based service request system A wireless phone based system to accommodate users of wireless phones for providing information as to the location of certain services such as gasoline stations, movie theatres, drug stores, etc., includes the utilization of a GPS receiver and a wireless phone, with... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6945965 | Remote controlled urinary leg/bed bag drain valve An apparatus designed to empty a urinary drain bag having a battery powered wireless remote transmitter that activates a wireless remote controlled receiv r relay connected to a battery powered solenoid operated pinch valve that is attached to a flexible drain tube,... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6739341 | Incontinence device insertion kit A kit to facilitate self-placement of an incontinence prevention device within the urethra includes a deployment base member, a deployment tube, a deployment pusher along with the incontinence prevention device in a sterile pack. The base member includes a rigid sha... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6642427 | Wearable article having a temperature change element A wearable article useful for facilitating toilet training is provided. The wearable article includes a temperature change element providing a cool/wet signal when wetted which causes discomfort to the wearer. The temperature change element comprises a te... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6498953 | Biofeedback device for an incontinent person A biofeedback device for predicting an impending elimination of bodily waste in an incontinent person includes a sensing element in contact with an area of a user so as to detect electrical activity of a sphincter muscle associated therewith and a signali... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6359190 | Device for measuring the volume of a body cavity A device adapted to measure the volume of a body cavity including a base, a sensor adapted to detect when a body cavity of the wearer reaches a predetermined volume and a signal mechanism. The sensor is moveably mounted on the base so as to facilitate aim... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6325066 | Bladder and bowel training system with removable voice module system Circuitry for providing playback of an audio message responsive to activation of a device is provided. The playback circuitry and storage for the voice signal may be provided in the form of a module that plugs into a receptacle in the device, and receives... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6297738 | Modular system for monitoring the presence of a person using a variety of sensing devices A capacitive array is housed within a polyester mat or other appropriate nonconductive substrate material which is interconnected with a control module. The control module supplies to the capacitive array a suitable oscillator driver current and concurren... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6223750 | Urinary incontinence treatment instrument A seat face part 20 of a chair 1 is provided with a stimulating coil 3. A projection 10 is made on the top of the stimulating coil 3. When a treated patient sits in the chair 1, the anus of the treated patient is placed on the top of the projection 10, wh... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6097297 | Wetness awareness training device A moisture detection system (11) of the invention provides a disposable wicked dual electrode strip as a sensor wick and conductor assembly (31) which can be used in conjunction with any type of diaper or garment. The dual electrode strip includes two con... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5959535 | Electrogalvanic-powered diaper wetness sensor An electrical wetness sensor powered by the electrogalvanic action of an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte. In the preferred embodiment the electrolyte is urine and the device is used to warn of incontinence. This device contains the following features:... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5941248 | Monitoring of patient bedding zones A method of monitoring patient bedding zone means, which include providing monitoring means spaced from the bedding zone means; providing ducting communicating between the bedding zone means and the monitoring means; effecting air flow via the ducting fro... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5929747 | Bladder retraining devices and methods Devices and methods to simply prompt and record medical events provide improved medical treatment devices and methods. A hand-held electronic device can prompt patients regarding and train patients in a medical event. Physicians or other health care worke... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5903222 | Wet garment detector A garment diaper detector for detecting wetness conditions in diapers or undergarments comprising a capacitive sensor located within a housing and affixed to the exterior surface of the garment being monitored. The sensor is comprised of two substantially... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5868723 | Moisture sensing and audio indicating apparatus for garments and associated methods An apparatus and associated methods are provided for sensing and indicating moisture for garments such as diapers, training pants, or adult undergarments. The apparatus preferably has a sensor housing and at least one moisture sensor connected to the sens... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5862804 | Leak point wetness sensor for urological investigation A leakpoint wetness sensor for urological investigations including an instrument having a passage therethrough to pass a catheter intended for insertion into the bladder through the urethra. A temperature sensitive reference sensor mounted to the body and... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5845644 | Bladder and bowel training system A bowel and bladder training system is provided. A sensor strip is constructed of a tissue paper-type or other woven or sheet material having conductive sensor threads longitudinally positioned in the strip. A pocket may be formed at one end of the strip ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5838240 | Wet diaper detector A wet diaper detector comprises an elongated strip of material sized to be positioned in a diaper with a portion of the strip residing in a region of the diaper subject to wetness and an end of the strip protruding from the diaper at the upper rear or fro... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5790036 | Sensor material for use in detection of electrically conductive fluids Apparatus for detecting the presence of electrically conductive fluids, including urine and other body fluids such as exudate from wounds, includes a pair of spaced-apart electrodes covered by absorbent material, together with a housing containing a signa... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5790035 | Reusable temperature and wetness alarm device for the diaper This invention provides a wetness alarm device to detect the temperature deviation or the new wetness in the diaper to indicate the new urine issue and to transmit the wetness alarm to human. The number of urine issue is counted, and will be used to affec... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5760694 | Moisture detecting devices such as for diapers and diapers having such devices A pair of spaced electrodes within an area subject to wetness couple non-conductively with a sensor protected from wetness, and an alarm sounds in response to moisture decreasing the resistance between the electrodes. For example the electrodes project in... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5751214 | Patient activity monitoring device with multiple sensors A portable multi-purpose device for monitoring patient movement in a number of different ways. The device includes a data processor programmed to respond to signals from multiple different external sensors that easily connect to the device through a jack ... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5709222 | Body waste detection and alarm system A body waste detector that includes a gas sensor adapted to detect the presence of at least one of gas associated with urine and gas associated with solid body waste and an indicator, operably connected to the gas sensor, adapted to provide an indication ... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5568128 | Self learning diaper wetness detector and toilet trainer Early detection and warning of wetness in a diaper leads to an early change of diapers, keeping the infant dry and healthy. This invention monitors the diaper for dryness by sensing the conductance between two terminals in contact with the diaper. The dev... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5557263 | System for detection of electrically conductive fluids Apparatus for detecting the presence of electrically conductive fluids, including urine and other body fluids such as exudate from wounds, includes spaced-apart electrodes (44, 46, 96, 98) covered by absorbent material (58, 106, 108, 126, 128), together w... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5537095 | Incontinence detection device 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 ha... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5469145 | Wet diaper detector A wet diaper detector comprises an elongated strip of material sized to be positioned in a diaper with a portion of the strip residing in a region of the diaper subject to wetness and an end of the strip protruding from the diaper at the upper rear or fro... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5469146 | Device for attaching to and detecting wetness in diapers A device for attaching to and detecting wetness in diapers. The device including a pair of probes (28) supported on a module box (10) slidably mounted between the guides (36) of a slide section (34). The device is attachable to the diaper (56) by sliding ... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5459452 | Wet bed and patient wander alarm system with snap-on and magnet transmitter assembly A monitoring system for detecting urine includes an electric circuit for activating an indicator, having a break in continuity bordered by a pair of electrodes, a sheet of material for absorbing and retaining urine to permit the urine to provide a conduct... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5416469 | Method for prediction of times of voiding utilizing temperature measurements A temperature sensor (10), which is connected to a sampling/recording meter (14), is imbedded in a diaper (22). The meter measures and records the temperature of the sensor at time intervals of, for example, one minute over a predetermined period of, for ... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5392032 | Apparatus for sensing wet diaper including circuit breaker A device for signaling a wet condition in a diaper (12). The device includes a sensing means (10) for sensing wet conditions in the diaper (12) and signal means (15) connected to the sensing means (10) for producing a signal substantially concurrently wit... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5341127 | Self-contained bed wetting alarm A compact self-contained bedwetting alarm uses intermittent vibration to awaken the user. Sensors on the surface of the alarm enclosure sense the presence of urine and activate a low frequency vibration. The vibration is turned on and off by a timer so th... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5291181 | Wet bed alarm and temperature monitoring system An monitoring system for detecting urine includes an electric circuit for activating an indicator, having a break in continuity bordered by a pair of electrodes, a lead member extending from each electrode, the lead members being in a spaced apart relatio... | 03/01/1994 |
