Visual indicator chronograph and the use of the same
First Claim
1. A timing-element comprising:
- a) an indicator display and b) an activating agent that constitutes a mobile phase and transports a visually distinct species along said indicator display at a rate less than a rate of progression of said mobile phase.
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Abstract
A timer indicator or chronograph is described. The chronograph functions according to chromatographic principles to develop a perceptible visual image or pattern on an indicator panel or display area, which serves as a means to monitor the relative amount of time that elapses. The chronograph includes a self-contained reservoir for an activating agent, which once activated creates a mobile front that traverses the indicator panel substrate from the reservoir to a distal end at a predetermined rate. The chronograph may be used as a stand-alone device or may be incorporated as part of various articles or products, for instance, as either a training aid or as a dryness indicator. Methods for using and making the chronograph are also described.
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26 Claims
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1. A timing-element comprising:
- a) an indicator display and b) an activating agent that constitutes a mobile phase and transports a visually distinct species along said indicator display at a rate less than a rate of progression of said mobile phase.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for providing a positive feedback to reinforce and condition in a user for an activity or behavior, the method comprises:
- a providing an indicator display in controlled communication with a reservoir containing an activating agent that constitutes a mobile phase and transports a visually distinct species along said indicator display at a rate less than a rate of progression of said mobile phase;
activating said activating agent to migrate from a starting position to an ending position. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
- a providing an indicator display in controlled communication with a reservoir containing an activating agent that constitutes a mobile phase and transports a visually distinct species along said indicator display at a rate less than a rate of progression of said mobile phase;
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18. A method for providing instruction to a user of an article, the method comprises:
- relating information to a user about the use of a dryness monitor device, said monitor device having an indicator display with a set of visually distinguishable zones arrayed spatially relative to each other, and having a reservoir containing an activating agent that constitutes a mobile phase and transports a visually distinct species along said indicator display at a rate less than a rate of progression of said mobile phase.
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21. An absorbent article comprising:
- a top sheet;
a back sheet; and
absorbent core disposed at least partially between the top sheet and back sheet; and
a timing-element, said timing-element having an indicator display and an activating agent that constitutes a mobile phase and transports a visually distinct species along said indicator display at a rate less than a rate of progression of said mobile phase. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
- a top sheet;
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24. A method for monitoring relative passage of time, the method comprises:
- providing a timing-element having a indicator display with a number of visually distinct sections arrayed spatially relative to each other, and an activating agent that constitutes a mobile phase and transports a visually distinct species along said indicator display at a rate less than a rate of progression of said mobile phase; and
observing development of a mobile front across said indicator display as said mobile front progress from said a proximal end to a distal end of said display panel over a predetermined time period. - View Dependent Claims (25)
- providing a timing-element having a indicator display with a number of visually distinct sections arrayed spatially relative to each other, and an activating agent that constitutes a mobile phase and transports a visually distinct species along said indicator display at a rate less than a rate of progression of said mobile phase; and
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26. A system for monitoring relative duration of use of an absorbent article or insult-free wear of a personal care product, the system comprising:
- a) providing either an absorbent article or a personal care product that incorporates a chronograph with an indicator display area having a number of visually distinct sections arrayed spatially relative to each other, and having at least a reservoir for containing an activating agent that constitutes a mobile phase and transports a visually distinct species along said indicator display at a rate less than a rate of progression of said mobile phase; and
b) providing instructions on how to use said chronograph to either a user or a caregiver of a user of either said absorbent article or personal care product, wherein said user or caregiver is can determine relative duration of insult-free wear or use of said absorbent article or personal care product.
- a) providing either an absorbent article or a personal care product that incorporates a chronograph with an indicator display area having a number of visually distinct sections arrayed spatially relative to each other, and having at least a reservoir for containing an activating agent that constitutes a mobile phase and transports a visually distinct species along said indicator display at a rate less than a rate of progression of said mobile phase; and
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