Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-26
2009-02-10
Tweel, Jr., John A (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S573500
Reexamination Certificate
active
07489252
ABSTRACT:
A monitor, for use with an absorbent article having a wetness sensor, includes a microprocessor and a current source, the microprocessor forms part of a wetness monitoring circuit and part of a continuity monitoring circuit.A method of providing a system for monitoring an absorbent article with a wetness sensor includes programming a microprocessor to (1) provide notification when the monitor is not electrically connected with the wetness sensor, (2) provide notification when the monitor is electrically connected with the wetness sensor, and (3) provide notification when the absorbent article is wet.
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Ales, III Thomas Michael
Long Andrew Mark
Olson Christopher Peter
Weber Shirlee Ann
Arteman David J.
Kimberly--Clark Worldwide, Inc.
Tweel, Jr. John A
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