Patent ID: 7489252
Filing Date: 2009-02-10
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A monitor for use with an absorbent article having a wetness sensor, the monitor comprising, a microprocessor and a current source; wherein the microprocessor forms part of a first wetness monitoring circuit, part of a second wetness monitoring circuit, and part of a continuity monitoring circuit; wherein the microprocessor includes programming instructions to activate an indicator when both the first continuity monitoring circuit and the second continuity monitoring circuit are complete; the monitor further comprising a first contact, a second contact, a third contact and a fourth contact, wherein the first continuity monitoring circuit includes the first contact and the second contact, the first contact and the second contact being adapted to electrically connect the microprocessor with a first conductor associated with the absorbent article, wherein the first conductor forms part of the wetness sensor, and wherein the second continuity monitoring circuit includes the third contact and the fourth contact, the third contact and the fourth contact being adapted to electrically connect the microprocessor with a second conductor associated with the absorbent article, wherein the second conductor forms part of the wetness sensor.