Gopal Manoj Shah, Greenville, WI; Davis Dang Hoang Nhan, Appleton, WI; Sudhanshu Gakhar, Atlanta, GA; and Stacy Averic Mundschau, Weyauwega, WI. Assigned to Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI.

Filed: 12/5/12
Issued: 4/5/16

A liquid detection system comprising: an absorbent article for personal wear comprising: a liquid permeable liner defining an interior of the absorbent article; an outer cover defining an exterior of the absorbent article; an absorbent body disposed between the liner and the outer cover; and at least one graphic element, a conductive pattern at least partially superposed with the graphic element, and a barrier layer disposed between the graphic element and the conductive pattern, wherein the barrier layer is formed by spraying or printing a white ink comprising titanium dioxide to the outer cover wherein no portion of the conductive pattern extends beyond a periphery edge of the barrier layer. A non-invasive signaling device selectively attachable to the outer cover of the absorbent article in overlying relationship with the conductive pattern, the signaling device adapted to detect liquid.