EP0897570A4 - Feuchtigkeitsdetektionsvorrichtung zum beispiel für windeln und windeln damit - Google Patents

Feuchtigkeitsdetektionsvorrichtung zum beispiel für windeln und windeln damit

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Publication number
EP0897570A4
EP0897570A4 EP97925622A EP97925622A EP0897570A4 EP 0897570 A4 EP0897570 A4 EP 0897570A4 EP 97925622 A EP97925622 A EP 97925622A EP 97925622 A EP97925622 A EP 97925622A EP 0897570 A4 EP0897570 A4 EP 0897570A4
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Prior art keywords
diapers
devices
moisture detecting
detecting devices
moisture
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French (fr)
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EP0897570A3 (de
EP0897570A2 (de
Inventor
Ofer Nissim
Donald B Ellingham
David Janszen
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KNOX SECURITY ENGINEERING CORP
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KNOX SECURITY ENGINEERING CORP
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Priority claimed from US08/646,453 external-priority patent/US5760694A/en
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Publication of EP0897570A2 publication Critical patent/EP0897570A2/de
Publication of EP0897570A4 publication Critical patent/EP0897570A4/de
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/42Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators with wetness indicator or alarm

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Absorbent Articles And Supports Therefor (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analyzing Materials By The Use Of Electric Means (AREA)
EP97925622A 1996-05-07 1997-05-06 Feuchtigkeitsdetektionsvorrichtung zum beispiel für windeln und windeln damit Withdrawn EP0897570A4 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (11)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US646453 1996-05-07
US08/646,453 US5760694A (en) 1996-05-07 1996-05-07 Moisture detecting devices such as for diapers and diapers having such devices
US66519996A 1996-06-14 1996-06-14
US665199 1996-06-14
US66368696A 1996-08-14 1996-08-14
US663686 1996-08-14
US70001196A 1996-08-20 1996-08-20
US700011 1996-08-20
US77334396A 1996-12-26 1996-12-26
US773343 1996-12-26
PCT/US1997/008405 WO1997042613A2 (en) 1996-05-07 1997-05-06 Moisture detecting devices such as for diapers and diapers having such devices

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EP0897570A3 EP0897570A3 (de) 1998-04-09
EP0897570A2 EP0897570A2 (de) 1999-02-24
EP0897570A4 true EP0897570A4 (de) 2000-12-27

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EP (1) EP0897570A4 (de)
JP (1) JP2002515975A (de)
CN (2) CN1083331C (de)
AU (1) AU3070597A (de)
BR (1) BR9711092A (de)
CA (1) CA2288646A1 (de)
NZ (1) NZ333211A (de)
WO (1) WO1997042613A2 (de)

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