WO2001018535A3 - Sensor for detecting the presence of moisture - Google Patents

Sensor for detecting the presence of moisture Download PDF

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WO2001018535A3
WO2001018535A3 PCT/NL2000/000639 NL0000639W WO0118535A3 WO 2001018535 A3 WO2001018535 A3 WO 2001018535A3 NL 0000639 W NL0000639 W NL 0000639W WO 0118535 A3 WO0118535 A3 WO 0118535A3
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detecting
moisture
sensor
icps
electric circuit
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Haan Peter Hillebrand De
De Leur Roland Henri Marie Van
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Telesensing Holding B V
Haan Peter Hillebrand De
De Leur Roland Henri Marie Van
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Priority to AU75604/00A priority Critical patent/AU7560400A/en
Priority to EP00964769A priority patent/EP1238267A2/en
Publication of WO2001018535A2 publication Critical patent/WO2001018535A2/en
Publication of WO2001018535A3 publication Critical patent/WO2001018535A3/en

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N27/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means
    • G01N27/02—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance
    • G01N27/22—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance
    • G01N27/223—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance for determining moisture content, e.g. humidity
    • G01N27/225—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance for determining moisture content, e.g. humidity by using hygroscopic materials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS 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
    • A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/42—Absorbent 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS 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
    • A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15—Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/42—Absorbent 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
    • A61F2013/424—Absorbent 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 having an electronic device

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Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor for detecting the presence of moisture. The sensor comprises an electric circuit and ICPs. Electric properties of the ICPs are dependent on the amount of moisture with which they come into contact. The electric circuit is arranged for detecting a change of the electric properties of the ICPs for detecting moisture. The ICPs form part of a capacity, the electric circuit being arranged for detecting a change of the capacity for detecting moisture.
PCT/NL2000/000639 1999-09-09 2000-09-11 Sensor for detecting the presence of moisture WO2001018535A2 (en)

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AU75604/00A AU7560400A (en) 1999-09-09 2000-09-11 Sensor for detecting the presence of moisture
EP00964769A EP1238267A2 (en) 1999-09-09 2000-09-11 Sensor for detecting the presence of moisture

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NL1013012A NL1013012C2 (en) 1999-09-09 1999-09-09 Sensor for detecting the presence of moisture.
NL1013012 1999-09-09

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DE2845269A1 (en) * 1978-10-18 1980-04-30 Messerschmitt Boelkow Blohm Reinforced laminated plastic check for moisture penetration - by embedded capacitive pick=ups
DE3437950A1 (en) * 1984-10-17 1985-04-18 Arno H. Dipl.-Ing. 7141 Beilstein Taruttis Device for determining the moisture content in babies' nappies while they are being worn
DE3500284A1 (en) * 1985-01-07 1986-07-10 Karl Ing.(grad.) 8000 München Speidel Method for moisture determination by electrochemical means
GB2203553A (en) * 1987-04-06 1988-10-19 Cogent Ltd Gas sensor
DE19509518A1 (en) * 1995-03-20 1996-09-26 Inst Chemo Biosensorik Sensitive materials and devices for the detection of organic components and solvent vapors in the air
WO1997019349A1 (en) * 1995-11-17 1997-05-29 Aromascan Plc Gas analysis
WO1999031494A1 (en) * 1997-12-12 1999-06-24 Osmetech Plc Conducting organic polymers

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