Patents

Moisture Alert Pad, Moisture Alert Pad Pillowcase, and Moisture Alert Pad Vest

U.S. Patent No. 9,233,030 B1

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By: Tara Olivo

Associate Editor at Nonwovens Industry

Kyra Massey Kennedy, Douglasville, GA.
Filed: 2/3/14
Issued: 1/12/16

A device for detecting moisture comprising: a detection layer, a base, a control device, and a cord; said detection layer comprises a first outer surface and a second outer surface, said first outer surface and said second outer surface having a plurality of sensor divots disposed therein to detect moisture wherein at least a portion of the opposing sides of the outer surfaces are joined together to create a sleeve; and a plurality of circuits disposed between said first outer surface and said second outer surface and being connected to said sensor divots, said plurality of circuits being insulated; and a first inner conductive layer and a second inner conductive layer being disposed between the first outer surface and said second outer surface; and said plurality of circuits being connected to said base, wherein the base is configured to receive a moisture detection signal from said plurality of circuits; and wherein the cord is attached to the base and connected to the control device; said control device receiving said moisture detection signal from said base and notifying a user that said moisture has been detected.

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