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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2008
Thomas M. Ales, Iii, Neenah, WI (US);
Andrew M. Long, Appleton, WI (US);
Thomas M. Ales, III, Neenah, WI (US);
Andrew M. Long, Appleton, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
Monitoring the status of an absorbent article can be desirable to various users in various situations. A monitoring device for use with an absorbent article is provided. The monitoring device includes a sensing device and a signaling device. The sensing device is configured to sense a physiological indication related to the absorbent article wearer. The functionality of the monitoring device may be updateable, for instance, by utilizing firmware updates, hardware or user interface changes, software installations, etc. Thus, the monitoring device of the present invention may be utilized over an entire lifespan from infants to elderly without the need for costly replacement or installation of an entirely new monitoring system.