Patent ID: 6284942
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An absorbent pad which permits a quantitative estimate of a single episode of urinary incontinence, said pad being urine absorbent and comprising:(A) a first zone having a defined urine absorption capacity and undergoing a first color change as it becomes wetted with urine;(B) a second zone having a urine absorption capacity greater than the capacity of said first zone and undergoing a second color change when it becomes wetted with urine; and(C) a third zone having a urine absorption capacity greater than the capacity of said second zone and undergoing a third color change when it becomes wetted with urine;each of said first, second and third color changes being visible at the respective one of said zones, visually distinct, and a function of the quantity of urine absorption in said one zone.