Patent ID: 6091336
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
A moisture detection apparatus for detecting at a first location the presence of moisture within a liquid absorbing material disposed at said first location caused by the existence of a liquid at a second remote location, said apparatus comprising:(a) detection means, including liquid transfer means disposed intermediate said first and second locations, for absorbing moisture at said second location and for transferring the moisture to the first location, said detection means comprising a first liquid absorbing material disposed at the second location, said liquid transfer means comprising non-absorbing means for transferring liquid from said first liquid absorbing material to said liquid absorbing material located at said fist location in a quantity sufficient to cause said liquid absorbing material to become electrically conductive;(b) signaling means located proximate said first location and operably associated with said detection means for emitting a signal upon said liquid transfer means transferring liquid to said first location.