Measuring and testing – Moisture content or absorption characteristic of material
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-13
2007-02-13
Mosser, Kathleen (Department: 3715)
Measuring and testing
Moisture content or absorption characteristic of material
C434S365000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10232167
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for detecting pooling of fluid in disposable or non-disposable absorbent articles is provided. The apparatus includes an object that has at least one surface area onto which pooling may occur. A fluid delivery apparatus is present and is used for introducing fluid onto the surface area of the object. Also, a sensor is present and is used for indicating the presence of pooling on the surface area of the object.
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Faulks Michael J.
Honer Pete D.
Kromenaker Frank F.
Pawar Pau-Lin
Dority & Manning P.A.
Kimberly--Clark Worldwide, Inc.
Mosser Kathleen
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