Patent ID: 6756521
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A moisture detector and indicator system for indicating the presence of moisture in a diaper, the diaper having a rear portion, a front portion and a central portion, said central portion having a top layer of absorbent material and a bottom layer of generally watertight material, said system comprising:a casing, said casing having a plurality of apertures therein for accessing an interior of said casing, said casing being positioned between said absorbent material and said watertight material; a sensor for detecting moisture, said sensor being positioned in said casing, wherein moisture actuates said sensor by completing a circuit; a transmitter for transmitting a signal, said transmitter being positioned in said casing and operationally coupled to said sensor; a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending between and being integrally coupled to said top and bottom walls, said top wall having a plurality of openings therein; a receiver for receiving a signal from said transmitter, said receiver being positioned in said housing; a speaker for emitting a sound being securely positioned in said housing and traversing said openings in said top wall, said speaker being operationally coupled to said receiver, wherein said receiver sends a signal to said speaker such that said speaker emits a sound when said receiver receives a signal from said transmitter; and a plurality absorbent tabs extending outwardly of said casing, each of said tabs being adapted for drawing moisture into said casing.